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FEBRUARY
- 9th - 24th : The French Polynesian Chinese
community celebrates the New Year.
- 10th - Moorea Marathon 19th Edition. Experts consider this to be one of the finest
marathon competitions in the world, with over 635 entrants
from many nationalities.
- 11th Moorea "TERE FA’ATI"
- 19th Tahiti Nui Triathlon.
- 27th - 5th of March: Tahitian International
Billfish Tournament.
MARCH
- 1st - 31st: Exhibition “THE POLYNESIAN MARAE”
At Fare Manihini, Papeete, Tahiti.
Presentation centered on two main themes : history and the
various parts of a mara
- 4th - 10th: Raiatea International Billfish
Tournament
- 5th The Coming of the Gospel. This year
marks the 210th anniversary of the coming of the Gospel.
- 24th - 25th: Tahiti Tourism Body Surfing and Skimboarding or“FA’AHE’E TINO & FA’AHE’E IRI” This event,
supported by the Taapuna Surf Club, is for water sports
fanatics an occasion to prove their talent in body-surfing or
skim-boarding.
APRIL
- 1st - 30th: Exhibition : “POLYNESIANS ANS THE SEA – NAPUKA”,
at Fare Manihini, Papeete, Tahiti.
2 main themes: the Tuamotu archipelago from 1929 to 2000, and ancient
fishing techniques.
- 23rd - 28th: Trial Air Tahiti Nui von Zipper Surfing.
Qualifying surf competition in Teahupoo (Tahiti), prior to the
famous Billabong Pro.
MAY
- 4th - 13th: Billibong Pro Surfing. An
international competition amongst the world's best surfers on
Teahupoo's mythical wave in Tahiti.
- 11th The Land of Men Marathon. A one-of-a-kind
marathon in Hiva Oa, by its location, its atmosphere, the
simplicity of the island’s people. In unblemished
surroundings, Marquesan horsemen ride along the athletes.
- Mid-May VA’A TEA Eco Race. From Raiatea to Tahiti, a
boat race honoring renewable energies in which boats powered
by primary energy compete against boats powered by man-made
fuel.
- 17th - 20th: Tahiti Pearl Regatta 4th Edition.
International regatta in the Leeward Islands starting from Raiatea (Uturoa) to Taha’a, Bora Bora and Huahine. On each
leg, trophies are awarded to the winners of various categories
and each days ends with a Polynesian dinner and a dance show.
- 26th Raid Moorea 4th Edition. Individual or team races on
Moorea. Kayak (5 km), mountainbike (25 km) and running in the
mountains (12 km).
JUNE
- 23rd Heemoana Race 6th Edition
- 27th-1st July: International Golf Open at Atimaono on the
Olivier Breaud golf course in Mataiea, approximately 50 km
from Papeete (Tahiti).
JULY
- 7th Tahiti Tourisme Cup 2nd Edition. International regatta
from Raiatea (Uturoa wharf) to Taha’a (Apooiti marina) in the
morning. The afternoon is devoted to a small trade fair of the
islands’ sea and land activities, with va’a (outrigger canoe)
initiation followed by a symbolic canoe race between regatta
entrants.
- 7th - 14th: Friendship Tour. Cycling race on Tahiti
and Moorea, for professionals and amateurs from various
Pacific rim countries.
- Mid-July Te Aito. One-day individual outrigger canoe race
over appr. 10 km. The best 100 rowers qualify for the « Super
Aito » race.
- HEIVA I TAHITI - The largest gathering of choral and dance
groups takes place at To’ata Square in downtown Papeete in
Tahiti. However, in recent years the Heiva is also celebrated
in other towns on the island (Mahina, Papara) and on some
Leeward Islands (Bora Bora, Raiatea).
- HEIVA OF THE ARTISANS - A big crafts exhibition based
around the theme of Polynesian legends that brings together
all the artists from the four corners of French Polynesia.
AUGUST
- Mid-August TE VAI ARI’I marathon or « SUPER AITO »
-Three-day individual outrigger canoe race featuring the best
hundred rowers of the moment and of the “Te Aito” race, over
distances of 5, 10, 15 and 20 km.
SEPTEMBER
- 1st - 23rd: Taapuna Master Surfing - 6 days surf amateur
competition Taapuna pass (Punaauia), featuring several
disciplines and categories, weather permitting.
- 23rd Raid Painapo 6th Edition - Three-people-teams
competition on Moorea.
- 27th World Tourism Day - In Tahiti and her Islands, this
year’s focus will be on “Tourism, an open door for women”.
- Taapuna ProAm Surfing 5th Edition- Surf competition in
Taapuna pass, with the best amateur and professional surfers
and body-boarders.
OCTOBER
- Rotui's Tour 6th Edition - Foot race around the Rotui’s
mount (Moorea) of 15 km.
- 31st - 2nd: HAWAIKI NUI VA’A - In the Leeward Islands.
Va’a (canoe racing) is the classic, traditional sport. Over
100 canoes will race between the islands of Huahine, Raiatea,
Taha’a and Bora Bora. Finishing point at Matira Point (Bora
Bora). Contact:
ftvaa@ifrance.com Website:
www.hawaihinuivaa.p
- Exhibition : “THE AUSTRAL ARCHIPELAGO - At Fare
Manihini, Papeete, Tahiti.
Discover the many faces of the Austral Islands.
NOVEMBER
- 6th - 11th: Tatoonesia - In Tahiti, a meeting of all
Polynesian and foreign tattoo artists to share with visitors
their designs, techniques and materials used in this ancestral
art form.
- 17th - 18th: TAHITI TOURISME AITO PA’E - Traditional
“pentathlon” for athletes of the five archipelagos, with the
support of the traditional Sports Federation.
- Exhibition: “TATTOO” - At Fare Manihini, Papeete,
Tahiti.This exhibition is a natural partner of this month’s
main event, “Tattoonesia”.
DECEMBER
- 1st Rotui Green Triathlon 5th Edition - On Moorea, trials
organized in 3 disciplines: swimming (400 or 800 m), cycling
(8 or 20 km) and running (4 or 6km).
- 17th - 20th: Marquesas Arts Festival - Marquesan arts and
culture converge for a few days on the island of Ua Pou in the
Marquesas archipelago.
- Exhibition: « IN GAUGUIN’S FOOTSTEPS » - At Fare Manihini,
Papeete, Tahiti. This exhibition retraces the life of the
illustrious painter, whose name is now etched in Polynesian
history, in colonial Tahiti and her islands.
- Christmas and St. Sylvester celebrations throughout Tahiti
and her islands.
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