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Arriving at the port town of Vaiare, either by 30 minute catamaran ferry or 7 minutes by plane, one swiftly escapes the hustle and bustle of Tahiti and instantly regains a feeling of relaxation upon reaching Moorea. Is it the lush vegetation along the road around the island, or the tranquility of the small “fare” with your feet in the turquoise water of one of the most beautiful lagoons of the Society Islands or is it the succession of small craft shops that will delight your eyes here and there? … probably all at once. Yet more surprises await you at the Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea
Moorea, Polynesia in a nutshell
An ideal stopover for travelers looking to experience the art of Polynesian living. One might think that Moorea would have sacrificed its identity on the altar of tourism … Far from it! You will soon see, enjoying a good “poisson cru” or raw fish salad with coconut milk in the traditional snack bars that border the lagoon or enjoying the many hiking trails that crisscross the island … In Moorea, culture and nature preserves give your getaway all the ingredients of an authentic immersion in what Polynesia is best for you to discover.
Our selection: Manava Beach Resort & Spa ****
At the heart of the village of Maharepa, located not far from the famous Cook’s Bay, the Manava Resort & Spa is nestled in a lush garden which gives the hotel a tranquil and green atmosphere. The property is also the only one in Moorea to propose garden bungalows with a private pool. Rather have your feet in the water? The overwater bungalows with an authentic Polynesian touch overlook a large coral nursery that promise superb snorkeling right there, literally under your floor! Look no further for your hotel in Moorea, the Manava Beach Resort & Spa awaits ..
In brief, the Manava Resort & Spa is composed of…
28 garden bungalows with each a private pool
28 overwater bungalows
8 beach bungalows
26 duplex bedrooms with a garden view
A restaurant “the Mahanai”
A Bar “Autera’a”
A gift shop
The “Manea Spa” to explore the benefits of traditional Polynesian massage that use herbal extracts and Monoi (traditional prepared oil) with a hot bath massage (Rumiavai) and even a Polynesian tattoo artist.
The coral nursery “To’aNui” at the foot of the overwater bungalows.
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For the common man, the tiki is primarily this anthropomorphic statue carved in stone or wood. Originally from the Marquesas, the tiki embodies the spirit of a deceased person, a deified ancestor. Even if all the tikis resemble each other more or less, their sculpture is highly codified: its meaning is meticulously engraved in each pose and each pattern, especially in terms of social hierarchy. On a more esoteric perspective, one attributes a certain “mana”, a virtuous divine charge conferred to the statue by the recitation of the divine genealogy. The tiki statue, quickly becomes a protective entity of a place and its hosts. It is venerated upon to bestow security and abundance…
Behind the mask, the demi-god
The tiki is so much more than the evocation of an ancestor, as respected as it is. We find this figure in countless themes in Marquesan art, each containing its share of Polynesian mythology. Because the tiki was, above all, one of the main figures of the founding Polynesian mythology. Half-man half-god, it is found in all the eastern Polynesia in the role of the demi-god, the creator deity of the world …
Behind every fiber of each tiki, unfolds a chapter of the mythological origins of Polynesia … the creative force embodied by the tiki, the father of all Polynesians.
Can you unlock its mysteries? Visit at the Musée de Tahiti & ses Iles to find out. More than 100 new artifacts, a beautiful tribute to this pillar of Polynesian culture.
Useful information:
Tiki exhibition, Musée de Tahiti & ses Iles – Te Fare Manaha
Until March 19, 2017
Open from 9am to 5pm, everyday except Monday.
Admission: 800 Fcfp for exhibition, 1000 Fcfp all access pass. Free for students and children under 18 years.
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