Cultural sightseeing in French Polynesia. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
French Polynesia is rich in historical sites. The most interesting of them are the temples, museums and archaeological sites. They can narrate the history of the islands from the pre-colonizing period to the recent past. The culture of the indigenous people, merging with the cultures of foreigners, eventually formed something distinctive. The different stages of this process were recorded with the help of historical monuments. Polynesians treasure their every history, even down to the smallest piece of the past. Magnificent buildings, ancient statues, piece of art and old documents remind the islanders about how their society was created.
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Curious guests of French Polynesia should definitely visit the archaeological site “Yipona” in the Pomauu Valley in the Marquesas Islands. These 18 well-preserved statues of unknown functionality can be seen standing at the foot of the cliff. Five of these statues are striking in their size, with the largest of them standing at two and a half meters tall. The statues were made from a single piece of wood or stone. It is believed that religious rituals took place here, and during some of them even human sacrifices were made. “Kamuihei” on the island of Nuku Hiva is an ancient place surrounded by banyan trees, the oldest of which is more than five hundred years old. A pit in one of the trees was used for sacrifices. There are also other pits here, with their purpose still a subject of debate.
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The house-museum of the remarkable American writer, poet and screenwriter James Norman Hall in Tahiti, was opened in 2001 in his honor. Hall has written many books about the islands, including “The Bounty Riot”. The writer has lived in this house since the 20s of the last century, and his home has not been subject to reconstruction. The house has a huge library with thousands of books, personal belongings of the writer and his family, and a tea room. The museum will be interesting even to those who have never heard of James Hall. Connoisseurs of modern art should visit the museum-shop “Bora Art Upstairs” in Vaytap. This is a gallery that sells paintings, wood crafts and other objects of art created by locals. It is a great place to buy quality souvenirs that can either be hanged on the wall or put on the shelf.
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Statues of Temechea-Tohua
From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
On the tiny Nuku Hiva island, that is a part of French Polynesia, have placed the Reptilian Statues of Temechea-Tohua. There depicted the creatures that bear only a passing resemblance to the human. They look like aliens from the thematic literature and descriptions. They have huge oviform heads, that don’t go with the bodies.
Several statues give the feeling that they are wearing the exposure suits. Nowadays we can see about several decades of the reptilian. They all are made of stone and have different sizes. It is still a mystery who made it and for what. Some researchers suppose that in the ancient times the aliens could lend their spaceships on this island. Also, they say that they got into communication with locals.
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Several statues give the feeling that they are wearing the exposure suits. Nowadays we can see about several decades of the reptilian. They all are made of stone and have different sizes. It is still a mystery who made it and for what. Some researchers suppose that in the ancient times the aliens could lend their spaceships on this island. Also, they say that they got into communication with locals.
For aborigines such meetings played a great role. They could … Read all
Moorea
From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
Among the islands of French Polynesia you must mention the romantic island of Moorea. When you look at this wonderful island from the height, their outlines remind of the heart. The exotic island is as found for the romantic recreation. Many couples choose it for honeymoon and wedding ceremony. For the couples, the incredibly beautiful ceremonial ceremonies are carried out on the island, and even the documents on the palm cortex are given. Although these papers do not have legal force, they are very popular among the romantic people.
The island of Moorea is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the water sports. Temae Beach is one of the most comfortable and popular beaches. The picturesque island is more than 133 square kilometers, so every holidaymaker can find a place where he can … Read all
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The island of Moorea is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the water sports. Temae Beach is one of the most comfortable and popular beaches. The picturesque island is more than 133 square kilometers, so every holidaymaker can find a place where he can … Read all
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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