In Tahiti from November 7th to 11th

Without a doubt one of the most ancient forms of expression of Polynesian culture, tattooing owes its name to the Tahitian word “Tatau,” which means to “hit” or “strike,” or to “mark” or “label.” For the past three years Tahiti has held a big international tattoo convention dubbed “Tattoonesia” bringing together more than fifty Polynesian and international tattoo-artists from New-Zealand, France, the United States and more. More than 5000 people are expected to visit this prestigious conference, an event that contributes to the international recognition for the art of Polynesian tattooing. Polynesian style tattoos have become increasingly admired around the world because of their original and authentic style.

The event will take place at the exhibition hall “Aorai Tini Hau” in Pirae, on of Papeete’s neighboring districts. With creation, competitions, concerts and fashion shows, Tattonesia will be an animated event, and will also give the public an opportunity to be get a tattoo by some of the world’s best tattoo artists, in completely sanitary conditions of course.

© Isabelle Bertaux – Tahiticommunication – all rights reserved / Translation: Celeste Brash