Hawaiki Nui Va’a – the biggest traditional paddling race in the world

The United States have their Super Bowl, the Old Continent have the soccer Euro… just as Tahitian people have their Hawaiki Nui Va’a event, which is the biggest traditional paddling race in the world. Hawaiki Nui Va’a : Meeting with the Aito At any time of the year, you may notice Va’as (traditional canoes) racing, training…

Hawaiki Nui Va’a 2013

The Polynesian outrigger canoe celebration After training 3 long hard months, we are finally here! The greatest Polynesian outrigger canoe race begins on Wednesday. A much waited, competition, it is considered as the ultimate « va’a » race (Polynesian outrigger canoe). Each year, at least 5,000 people meet for this occasion: staff, volunteers, competitors and spectators. As…