Traces of our history The first colonial stamps arrived in French Polynesia in 1862 with the early missionaries. Before that, no real postal service existed in the islands. Mail delivery was very difficult and letters that were then sealed with wax could take between 12 to 15 months to travel between Europe and Tahiti. The…
Author: Tahiti Traveller
The Taurumi massage
The Polynesian art of wellness Taurumi is a Tahitian word meaning “the contact with each other through touch and energy”. The Taurumi massage is a spiritual and therapeutic practice inherited from the Polynesian ancestors. This practice combines touch and massage and is a very widespread practice in our islands. According to the elders, the Taurumi…
The 11th “Festival International du Film documentaire Océanien”
An event of cultural exchange and discovery From February 03 to 09, the “Maison de la Culture” in Papeete host the 11th FIFO… This annual festival focused on the Oceanian culture and the life of the Pacific islander. Over time, the festival has become a major event for the promotion of Oceania. It offers a…
Ma’a Tahiti
Time to feast In French Polynesia, the New Year’s celebration is a perfect moment to enjoy a good “Ma’a Tahiti”. The “ma’a Tahiti”, the traditional Polynesian consists of a large meal with a gathering of Polynesian families. It is an important moment of sharing of friends and family. The ma’a Tahiti is prepared in the…
Va’a Motu
The Revival of the Traditional Polynesian sailing vessel “Va’a Motu” is a cultural association formed more than two years ago. It is a result of an encounter between Ato Lissant, a Polynesian guide from Fakarava and Julien Girardot, a freelance photographer passionate about the sea. Both men had noticed that over time, the disappearance of…
Hinano
The taste of the Islands Hinano, is traditionally the name usually given by Polynesians to the Pandanus flowers. But for some years now, it has also been the brand name of the famous Tahitian beer. Indeed, since 1955, the word Hinano is more known as a brand of beer produced in Tahiti. Sold by the…