National traditions of French Polynesia. Habits, mentality and the way of living

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The main symbol of the festival is bright magnificent costumes which the participants of the fest specially prepare for the show. The preparation to the festival takes up to several months as its program is rather diverse and rich. Apart from unforgettable dance shows the guests of the festival may attend different sport competitions and even take part in some of them. Different cultural and gastronomy shows, kids’ performances as well as grand sales on the local markets have turned to an … Read more

If you look at Moorea from high above, you will notice that the island has a shape that resembles the heart. Because of this interesting peculiarity, many newlyweds choose the islands as their honeymoon destination. Some arrive to the gorgeous island for the wedding ceremony, and some come to relax during the honeymoon. Local people treat wedding ceremonies seriously, so they organize absolutely stunning and mesmerizing ceremonies for guests. Newlyweds get a beautiful marriage certificate … Read more

The cultural traditions of local residents are pretty outlandish and sophisticated, and are reflected in absolutely all areas of life. For instance, the islanders pay special attention to their wardrobe and never wear black clothes. Travelers should also respect this tradition and wear the most colorful and brightest clothes they have. If you don’t have any suitable clothes, then you can always buy some at local markets. They offer a large choice of bright shirts, pareos, and swimwear … Read more

The main goal of the festival is to initiate the guests of the island into the local culture and way of living. Here, travelers can watch exciting sports competitions. In the evening, they can come to the beach and barbecue parties. There are also special entertainments for children. The colorful beach Bora Bora Liquid festival lasts for 7 days. Those who want to devote their vacation to sightseeing tours should take part in the festival. Its program includes many interesting excursion events. … Read more

The majority of locals speak more or less French, but when it comes to English, only those who constantly communicate with tourists can speak it. Unfortunately, there are not many such people here on a small Manihi. People use mana in their speech pretty often. It’s a Polynesian word meaning «inner strength». Mana can be translated in everything – life force, beauty, mind, independence, charisma. It depends on the context. For instance, they can say «they have a mana» meaning … Read more

During the colonization period the arrival of the European missionaries had a lasting destroying impact on the local culture. Just in the 20th century, with a view to attracting tourists, the ethnic culture got a chance to start its dynamic recovery. Polynesians set a high value on the spiritual constituent of our life. Tahitians think that being large-hearted and smiling will help them to create the right and positive environment for communication and social interaction. The Tahitian culture … Read more
