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Scene from Tahitian Life 1896 by Paul Gauguin

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A Rich Cultural Heritage in Tahiti

Tahiti is a treasure trove of rich cultural heritage, offering a unique blend of traditional practices and vibrant modern expressions. The island’s culture is deeply rooted in its history, with customs and traditions that have been preserved and passed down through generations, creating a tapestry of experiences that are both fascinating and enlightening.

In this article, we will explore four key aspects of Tahiti’s cultural heritage: traditional Polynesian dance and music, art and tattooing, language and oral traditions, and traditional cuisine. Each of these elements provides a glimpse into the heart of Tahitian life, showcasing the island’s commitment to preserving its unique identity and sharing its beauty with the world. Tahiti holidays offer a perfect opportunity to experience this rich cultural tapestry firsthand.

Traditional Polynesian Dance and Music

One of the most vibrant aspects of Tahiti’s cultural heritage is its traditional Polynesian dance and music. Known as “Ori Tahiti,” the traditional dance of Tahiti is a captivating performance that tells stories of the island’s history, mythology, and daily life through expressive movements and rhythmic drumming. The dance is accompanied by live music played on traditional instruments such as the toere (wooden slit drum), pahu (bass drum), and ukulele. These performances are not only a form of entertainment but also a way to preserve and pass down the island’s cultural narratives from generation to generation.

Traditional Polynesian music plays a significant role in Tahitian culture. The melodies and rhythms are often tied to ceremonies, celebrations, and daily activities, creating a rich auditory tapestry that reflects the island’s heritage. Visitors can experience these cultural expressions at various festivals and events, such as the annual Heiva i Tahiti, a month-long celebration of dance, music, and sports that showcases the best of Tahitian traditions.

Art and Tattooing

Art is deeply ingrained in Tahitian culture, with traditional tattooing (known as “tatau”) being one of the most prominent forms. Tattooing has been a significant cultural practice in Tahiti for centuries, serving as a rite of passage, a mark of social status, and a way to tell personal stories. Each tattoo design is unique and holds specific meanings, often related to the individual’s heritage, achievements, and spiritual beliefs. The intricate patterns and symbols used in Tahitian tattoos are both beautiful and meaningful, reflecting the island’s rich history and cultural values.

Tahitian visual art also includes wood carving, weaving, and painting. Artisans create intricate carvings from local wood, depicting gods, ancestors, and important symbols. Weaving, using pandanus leaves and other natural materials, results in beautiful mats, baskets, and hats, which are both functional and decorative. The artistic expressions found in Tahiti’s visual art and tattooing highlight the island’s deep connection to its history, environment, and spiritual beliefs.

Language and Oral Traditions

The Tahitian language, “Reo Tahiti,” is an essential aspect of the island’s cultural heritage. As a Polynesian language, it shares similarities with other languages in the region but has its unique characteristics and dialects. The preservation and promotion of Reo Tahiti are vital to maintaining the island’s cultural identity. Efforts to teach the language in schools and encourage its use in daily life help keep this linguistic heritage alive.

Oral traditions play a crucial role in conveying Tahiti’s history and cultural knowledge. Stories, legends, and chants have been passed down through generations, preserving the island’s myths, genealogies, and historical events. These oral traditions are often shared during cultural events, festivals, and family gatherings, ensuring that the island’s rich heritage is remembered and celebrated. The combination of language and oral storytelling provides a deep understanding of Tahiti’s past and its cultural evolution.

Read the full article to know more about A Rich Cultural Heritage in Tahiti

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TATAU TEFANA

Teaser du festival du tatouage qui s'est tenu fin mars début avril 2017 à la mairie de Faa'a à Tahiti. Avec Moana Heitaa, Pai Aritai, Patu, Tuatini Tamata, Tana Tokoragi, Estelle Anania miss Ink Girl France 2017 marraine du festival et une quinzaine de jeunes tatoueurs dont c'était le premier festival. Un film de Jonathan Bougard pour In Vivo Prod.

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Aloha folks! Just added the dancing hula-girl design to my new @redbubble shop! Where you can have it printed on a bunch of merch like tshirt’s, stickers, pillows and even shower curtains!! 😆😆 A good thing with RedBubble for worldwide customers is that if you’re in the USA, the goods are printed in USA, and if you’re in Europe, the goods are printed in Europe! So you don’t have to worry about crazy shipping price or import duty fees! The link to my RedBubble shop is my bio if you want to check it out! :) Hope you’ll like it! Mahalo!! 🌺🍹🗿🌴 Ps: this design is also available in my Threadless artist shop! ;) #subtitleartwork#aloha#hulagirl#huladancer#huladance#tiki#tikimug#tikibar#tikidrink#ohana#hawaii#polynesia#tahiti#oritahiti#polynesiantattoo#tattoo#tatau#maitai#artwork#illustration#tshirt#stickers#redbubble#redbubbleartist#threadless#threadlessartistshops https://www.instagram.com/p/B75cu57oPba/?igshid=1ieooz2n7d9n4

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tatau as resistance? (lol)

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En 1769, l’Endeavour de Cook jette l’ancre à Tahiti. Les marins y assistent à l’étrange cérémonie du « tatau » qui consiste à décorer le corps de marques bleutées en injectant de l’encre sous la peau. Envoûtés, ils succombent eux aussi à la coutume locale. À leur retour, ils décrivent avec enthousiasme et nostalgie cette vie paradisiaque : l’attrait pour le tatouage est né, définitivement accolé à l’exotisme et à l’érotisme. Bientôt, le phénomène se propage et on assiste à une véritable rage du tatouage : les exhibitions de marins tatoués obtiennent un immense succès, la classe ouvrière se laisse séduire. Dans les villes portuaires s’ouvrent les premiers studios et la folie du tatouage gagne l’Amérique, envahissant le port de New York avant de se propager à la côte Ouest. Des spécialistes de ce nouvel art imposent leur nom et leur style. À travers plus de cent soixante photographies de marins américains, ce beau livre nous présente l’histoire de cette pratique, décryptant les différents motifs et dessins des tatoués avec une série d’illustrations originales, mêlant esthétique du portrait photo et archives uniques.

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Heart of Fire Dragon Soul of Flame Phoenix and Sea Fairy Ocean Blood Uncut and Uncensored Version Excerpt

For those interested in reading more: The cut and censored version is my pinned tweet on my twitter mudaship39. The uncut and uncensored version is on a google doc on my google drive

I wonder if someday I can find a Polynesian Indigenous Pasifika wahine or vahine 

Who is okay with me being an Asian Native

Who is okay with me being Southeast Asian, European, & East Asian  

Who is okay with me being a mixed Vietnamese, French, & Chinese person of color

Who is okay with me being trans

Who is okay with me being nonbinary 

Who is okay with me being genderfluid, bigender, or pangender 

Who is okay with me being mahu or maohi/raerae

Who is okay with me having a male spirit and female spirit 

Who is okay with me being queer 

Who is okay with me being bisexual, pansexual, polysexual, or omnisexual

Who is okay with me being polyamorous 

Who is okay with me having other partners 

Who is okay with me being disabled

Who is okay with me being autistic 

Who is okay with me being nuerodivergent 

Who is okay with me having add, adhd, & ocd

Who is okay with me being chronically ill 

Who is okay with me having Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis 

Who is okay with me being mentally ill

Who is okay with me having depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, & post traumatic stress disorder 

Who is okay with me being low income poor

Because these are all facets of my identity as a marginalized person who is a member of many marginalized communities 

I have been through a lot not to be with a partner or partners who don’t accept every part of who I am

I will not accept anything less 

As a disabled person

As someone who is queer and trans

As an Indigneous person 

As a mixed person of color

I hope that they will be part of my journey when I finally go home to Tahiti 

To connect more with my culture, language, traditions, & spirituality 

To be there when I reconnect with my community 

To reconnect more with my family or whanau

To reconnect more with my clan or hapau

To reconnect with my nation or iwi

To be there when I get Polynesian Tahitian Indigenous Pasifika tatau or tattoos 

On my body on my face, neck, chest, back, upper arms, & lower arms 

To be there when I find out more about my na kupuna or ancestors

To be there when I find out more about my sacred mountain or male ancestor

To be there when I find out more about my sacred river or female ancestor 

To be there when I find out more about my kuleana or responsibility of being a mahu or maohi elder and healer 

To be there when I find out more about my kuleana or obligation of being a storykeeper, orator, & storyteller 

To be there when I am finally home after being stolen from the earth, ocean, & sky

A long time ago as a displaced state side disconnected diaspora 

My ancestors or na kupuna 

My Ocean Mother, my Sky Father, & my Earth mother

Has been waiting for a long time 

For their mahu or maohi child to come home 

Who is sometimes their son

Who is sometimes their daughter

Who is always their nonbinary child 

Their heir, descendant, & successor 

With a body born out of fire, flame, & water

With a fire dragon heart, sea fairy aura, & flame phoenix soul 

With a body made out of earth, ocean, & sky

With bones made out of jade 

With roots made out of white lotus flowers and hibiscus plants 

Their child No’eau Aitonui Hoata or Ngoc Dinh Nguyen

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Top-3 reasons to visit Tahiti

Tahiti has become a staple destination for those seeking a tropical vacation. But what exactly makes it so popular? Its breathtaking natural attractions? The colorful French Polynesian culture? The exciting diving experiences? Or, perhaps, it’s all of the above? Let’s take a closer look at some of the best things that make Tahiti so special and a must-visit place for tourists from all around the globe. 1. Diving with sharks and rays Many destinations all over the world offer great scuba diving spots, but diving in French Polynesia is a completely unique experience. These waters boast rich marine life including 19 species of sharks and 4 species of rays that can be observed throughout the year. The experience of swimming with these magnificent creatures might not be for the faint-hearted but surely is unforgettable. The Marado, the Aquarium, and the Spring are the most popular diving spots in Tahiti suitable for intermediate-level divers. 2. The rich culture of French Polynesia Discover the French Polynesian culture. You can do it by exploring numerous museums (Musee Gauguin and The Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands are definitely worth a visit!), but better yet experience it firsthand by plunging right into the midst of it! Travel around the colorful Tahitian marketplaces, try the local food, discover the hidden geographical caves with petroglyphs, and of course, enjoy the traditional Polynesian dancing. The Otea dance, in particular, is very popular and you can see it often in various shows and performances. Another thing popular with tourists visiting Tahiti is getting a tattoo. The word “tattoo” itself originated from the Polynesian word “tatau”. Needless to say that body art plays an important part in this region’s culture and carries special symbolic meanings. Sharks and rays, for instance, are popular tattoo elements that signify strength and protection. 3. Gorgeous nature of Tahiti The nature of Tahiti is strikingly beautiful. There are places here that truly take your breath away the first time you see them. Maraa Grotto is one of them. This magical cave complex is hidden away amidst a green lush forest in Pē’ea. Its crystal-water pools, fern-covered caves, and charming gardens look like something straight out of a fairy tale. Taking some pictures in the Maraa Grotto and shopping for some souvenirs at the nearby gift shop is definitely something every tourist visiting Tahiti ought to do! Some of the other natural attractions in Tahiti that are worth visiting include the Water Gardens of Vaipahi, Arahoho Blowhole, and Faarumai and Fautaua Waterfalls.

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The distinctiveness of the Tahitian sojourn of **the Endeavour needs to be understood in more local terms. As Douglas explains, Wallis's visit was- in response to Tahitian resistance- notably and notoriously violent. The Tahitians subsequently understood that they could not overwhelm intruders of this sort, and particular Tahitians began to see that they could instead strategically accomodate Europeans. They could entertain them, barter with them, extract goods from them, and otherwise use them, to bolster their prestige and power, in local political struggles. Therefore, those visitors who came after Wallis met with what they considered friendliness and benevolence; the hospitality and generosity we're real but also certainty interested.

Tattoo: Bodies, Art and Exchange in the Pacific and the West, Nicholas Thomas pp17-18

(**Note. Samuel Wallis was a British Naval Officer who was known in Tahiti because of his violence. He was also the first European to visit Tahiti. Cpt. James Cook was the next European on the island the Endeavour his ship. They were to stay and live on the island for a couple of months before leaving)

So there you go! Let’s

a) Kill the noble savage 

b) understand that Native people understood Europeans better than you thought they did. You just didn’t get us. 

c) Stop glossing over important historical nuances for the sake of efficiency

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Fresh Faces: Tahiti Tourisme CEO Jean-Marc Mocellin | Traveltalk

Where was the last place you travelled and where would you like to travel to next?

Besides my business trips, I have explored Asia quite extensively - and the last place I discovered there was Myanmar.

My other continent of predilection is South America, and after visiting Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil several times, I am planning to visit Colombia.

Besides your passport, what’s one thing you never travel without?

Unfortunately - but like most people - I never go anywhere without my smartphone to keep in touch with my office.

Why did you take up the role at Tahiti Tourisme?

Tahiti is home for me. I have lived and worked in Tahiti for 23 years - far more time than in all the other 11 countries I have worked in, including my native island New Caledonia, which I left after college.

While French Polynesia’s tourism performances were booming before COVID-19, working for a destination where tourism is the main economic driver is rewarding as the government policies and orientations take our industry parameters into account.

It is a unique opportunity for me to contribute to developing a sustainable tourism sector, which is respectful of the environment and people.

Tell us something people might not know about Tahiti?

When you arrive in Tahiti, you will be struck by the spontaneity and authenticity of the population, where the culture has remained very strong and alive.

The warm interactions you will have with the locals are not the result of efficient tourism industry training; it is in the nature of the Polynesians, which makes your vacation experiences very genuine and memorable.

Also, people don’t realise the size and the diversity of the islands of Tahiti. Most travellers are familiar with the famous islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Huahine and Bora Bora that are indeed the most popular, but there is so much more to discover. 

There are 118 islands that make up French Polynesia, which is spread over a territory as large as Europe, and where remoteness has enabled each archipelago to keep its own identity.

In the center, the Tuamotu group of atolls is a diverse paradise, with Rangiroa, the second largest atoll in the world, and Fakarava, where a multitude of marine species interact in their passages (manta ray, dolphin hammerhead sharks...).

In the extreme south, we have the Australes archipelagos, whose climate is very cool, and which has one of the best spots in the world for whale watching - Rurutu. 

And last but not least, in the far north, you have the Marquesas Islands, which are rich in culture and renowned for their Art of Tatau dance. Each of these archipelagos deserves to be discovered.

Tell us one thing that’s coming up for Tahiti that’s got you excited. 

Like everyone in tourism, we are eager to see this crisis end.

Our islands have been relatively spared from the pandemic and the government is taking all measures to keep Tahiti safe for its population and its visitors; we are therefore on the starting block to take action with all stakeholders locally and in each of our markets such as Australia and NZ to bring colours back to Tahiti Tourism… Sunnier days Ahead!

In the meantime, we invite people to keep dreaming about The Islands of Tahiti with our new series video, Tahiti Comes To You. Visit our website www.TahitiTourisme.org to discover more.

What’s your top travel tip?

Regardless of your style of travel, remain a humble and respectful traveller towards the local population. You will be amazed by how you will benefit in return and the experiences that will open up to you.