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Chinese New Year
The Chinese community of Tahiti celebrates the New Year on the date given by the Chinese horoscope for that particular year. The program and festivities begin with an official opening ceremony at the Town Hall of Papeete. This is followed by a Grand Ball. A cultural day is also organized to discover the magic of Chinese folk culture; song, dance, martial arts and culinary arts.
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January |
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FIFO TAHITI 6th edition
January 27 - February 1, 2009
International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival of Tahiti.
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January |
Tahiti |
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Rotui's Tour 7th Edition
Oct. 26
A 15 km marathon around the Rotui's Mountain on Moorea. Available to all athletes (beginners to professionals).
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October |
Moorea |
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Hawaiki Nui Va'a
In the Leeward Islands. Va'a (canoe racing) is one of the traditional sport of Tahiti. Over 100 canoes will race between the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora. The finishing line will be at the Matira Point in Bora Bora. For more information, please click on the website below or email ftvaa@ifrance.com.
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October |
All islands |
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Tattoonesia
Beginning Nov.
An event on Tahiti where Polynesian and foreign tattoo artists comes together and share with each other and visitors their designs, techniques and materials used in this ancestral art form. This year, the event will be held at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae (east coast of Papeete).
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November |
Tahiti |
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Festival Tuaro Maohi
Nov. 22-23
The program of the day includes javelin throwing, stone lifting and coconut tree climbing. The event will be held at the "Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands".
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November |
Tahiti |
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Tiare Festival
Dec. 3-Dec. 6
The Women Solidarity Group organizes each year a contest of floral decoration with the Tahiti national flower "Tiare".
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December |
Tahiti |
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Christmas in Tahiti and Her Islands
Hotels and restaurants offer special menus and entertainment both days. Merry Christmas!
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December |
All islands |
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New Year's Day
December 30th to January 1st
All of French Polynesia celebrates the New Year. The long-standing tradition is to spend New Year's Day driving around the islands visiting friends and relatives. Children's games are held in town on most islands.
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December |
All islands |
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Rotui Green Triathlon, 6th Edition
Dec. 30
Sporting event of 3 disciplines (400m or 800m Swimming, 8km or 20km Biking and 4km or 6km Running) in Moorea.
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December |
Moorea |
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Moorea Tere Fa'ati
February 15, 2009
Excursion around the island of Moorea in a festive atmosphere that includes the sounds of the ukulele.
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February |
Moorea |
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Tahiti & Her Islands Tourism Fair Tere Ai'a 2nd Edition
February 5 to February 8, 2009
To be held at the To'ata Square in Papeete.
The objective of this tradeshow is to promote and develop the tourism industry within each and every one of the five archipelagos. The participating exhibitors will present their products and special offers from various tourism sectors.
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February |
Tahiti |
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Valentine's Day
Tahiti is known as the "Island of Love," so what better place to celebrate Valentine's Day? This world-famous holiday is celebrated with relish throughout Tahiti and Her Islands. Visitors will find entertainment in the streets of Papeete and throughout Tahiti.
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February |
All islands |
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Moorea Marathon
February 7, 2009
21st International Marathon held on the island of Moorea, with over 600 participants.
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February |
Moorea |
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"Ori Tahiti Master Course" Tahitian Dance Academy
March 30 - April 4, 2009
The 1st Tahitian Dance Academy "Ori Tahiti Master Course" is organized by the "Conservatoire artistique de la Polynésie-Française", controlled by the Ministry of Culture of French Polynesia .
Their goal is to pass on the art of the Tahitian traditional dance, which is an integral part of the Tahitian culture while introduce their culture to the future generations as well as all the amateurs willing to learn about the Tahitian spirit. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate indicating your participation and your acquired dance level.
The Tahitian dancing "Master Course" will allow beginners and experienced participants to increase their dance level at every stage of the course. You will not only be initiated to the "Ori Tahiti", you will also learn the meaning of the Polynesian songs as well as the different rhythms created with the Polynesian instruments.
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March |
Tahiti |
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Raiatea International Billfish Tournament
Mar. 24-Mar. 29
International deep-sea fishing competition in Raiatea. The rules for this tournament are based on IGFA rules, which help protect deep-sea marine life. The winners of this competition will be rewarded with trophies and cash prizes.
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March |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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The Coming of the Gospel
A commemorative celebration of the arrival of the first Protestant missionaries in Tahiti.
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March |
All islands |
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Salon du Tourisme de Tahiti et Ses Iles
April 17-April 19
For the first time, GIE Tahiti Tourisme introduces this event to create tourism awereness for the 5 archipelagoes amongst the local residents, industry professionals and visitors. The exhibitors will be representing Tourism companies and entities. The event will be held at Toa'ta Place on the waterfront. For more information, please contact salondutourisme@tahiti-tourisme.pf
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April |
Tahiti |
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Exhibition of Tifaifai
Mid April
Traditional Tahitian Quilt Exhibit at the City Hall in Papeete.
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April |
Tahiti |
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Air Tahiti Nui Von Zipper Surfing Trials
April 20-April 26
Qualifying surf competition in Teahupoo prior to the famous Billabong Pro Surfing.
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April |
Tahiti |
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Championnat de Tahiti
April 26
Traditional sports' competition including javelin throwing, stone fishing, coconut tree climbing and canoe racing at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort, from noon to 4pm. For more information, please contact: enoch@mail.pf
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April |
Tahiti |
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Kaina Bus
April 1 to April 30
All of French Polynesia celebrates the New Year. The long-standing tradition is to spend New Year's Day driving around the islands visiting friends and relatives. Children's games are held in town on most islands.
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May |
Moorea |
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Tahiti Pearl Regatta, 5th edition
International regatta in the Leeward Islands departing from Raiatea (Uturoa) to Taha'a, Bora Bora and Huahine. This is a 3-stage, 3-day race. At the finish of each stage, the winners received their trophy for the various categories and at the end of each day all participants enjoy a dinner with traditional Tahitian entertainment. For more information, please visit www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf
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May |
All islands |
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Raid Moorea, 5th edition
May 25
Team or Individual races held on Moorea in 3 trials: Kayak (5km), mountain bike (25km) and mountain running (12km).
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May |
Moorea |
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Championnat de Tahiti
May 31st
Traditional fruit-carrying race at Vaiete Place - Papeete. For more information, please contact enoch@mail.pf
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May |
Tahiti |
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Individual and Team Canoe Races
There are many canoe races throughout the month of May.
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May |
All islands |
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Billabong Tahiti Pro Surfing Tournament
May 8-May 18
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May |
Tahiti |
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The Land of Men Marathon
Early May
A one-of-a-kind marathon on the island of Ua Pou, Marquesas.
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May |
Marquesas |
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Heemoana Race, 7th Edition
Mid-June
Outrigger canoe race between the passes of Teahupoo (Hava'e) and Punaauia (Taapuna), with the participation of local athletes and other Pacific countries. For more information, please contact: ftvaa@ifrance.com
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June |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous
June 27-28
A day sailing starting from Marina Taina to Moorea in the morning. Then, mini-tradeshow and activities scheduled in the afternoon and followed by a race between the participants.
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June |
Moorea |
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"Tama Hiti Rau"
Mid-June
Traditional Dance Performance by several dancing schools at the To'ata Square in Papeete.
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June |
Tahiti |
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Heiva Nui of the Artisans
Mid-June to Mid-July
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June |
Tahiti |
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International Golf Open
Early July
International event at the 18-hole Olivier Breaud golf course located at Atimaono in Mataiea, Tahiti.
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July |
Tahiti |
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"Te Aito Va'a"
July 10-July 12
Three-day individual outrigger canoe race. The top 100 qualified rowers will compete in the "Super Aito Va'a". For more information, please contact: ftvaa@ifrance.com
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July |
Tahiti |
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"Heiva Tuaro Maohi 2008"
July 11-July 14
Traditional sports' competition including javelin throwing, stone lifting, coconut tree climbing and canoe racing at the "Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands", from noon to 4pm. For more information, please contact: enoch@mail.pf
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July |
Tahiti |
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"Heiva I Tahiti" 2008 (Cultural Festival)
July 7-July 20
The largest cultural festival in all of Tahiti taking place at beautiful To'ata Square in Papeete, Tahiti. In addition to the dance and singing competitions, there are sporting events, cultural demonstrations, cuisine and artisans. For more information, please email: contact@heivanui.pf
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July |
Tahiti |
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"Super Aito Va'a"
Aug. 13-Aug. 15
Three-day individual outrigger canoe race featuring the best hundred rowers qualified from the "Te Aito Va'a" race, over distances of 5, 10, 15, 20 km.
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August |
Tahiti |
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Taapuna Pro/AM Surfing 6th Edition
Sep. 29 to Oct. 3
A surf competition in Taapuna pass (west coast of Papeete). Amateur and professional surfers and body-boarders participate.
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September |
Tahiti |
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Taapuna Master Surfing, 6th Edition
Sep. 11-Sep. 27
Surf competition for amateurs in Punaauia (west coast of Papeete).
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September |
Tahiti |
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World Tourism Day
Sept 27
Each year, GIE Tahiti Tourisme traditionally organises this project with a theme proposed by OMT (Organisation Mondiale du Tourisme).
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September |
Tahiti |
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Raid Painapo 7th Edition
Sept 21st
A mountain race of teams of 3 persons each in Oponohu Valley in Moorea . This event is dedicated to environmental preservation.
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September |
Tahiti |
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