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Marae de Taputapuātea à Raiatea, Polynésie française

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A traditional landscape surrounds both sides of the Taputapuātea marae complex. The marae complex looks out to Te Ava Mo'a, a sacred pass in the reef that bounds the lagoon. Atāra motu is an islet in...

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Mana

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Mana, among Melanesian and Polynesian peoples, a supernatural force or power that may be ascribed to persons, spirits, or inanimate objects. Mana may be either good or evil, beneficial or dangerous.

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Tahiti

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Tahiti has a long and rich history. The islands were first settled by migrating Polynesians as early as 500BC. They were later discovered by European explorers during the 16th century and eventually...

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Polynesian Tattoos' The Art of Ink

Polynesian tattooing is a way to make sure traditions are never forgotten. For artists like Si’i Liufau, Mike Fatutoa, and Alipate Fetuli, it’s even more. It's a first language.

French Polynesia in 4K

Bora Bora

4K VIDEO

In this 4K video, you can see all the famous spots like the Mount Otemanu, The Bora Bora Resort Thalasso, the Matira Beach, the Bora Main Motu Reef, the beautiful beaches and so much more…

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Cruise to French Polynesia

4K VIDEO

Discover Tahiti, Mo'orea, Huahine, Tahaa, Bora Bora, Raiatea, and other islands through the perspective of past travelers on the Wind Spirit. See past events, landscapes, adventures, and more.

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Underwater in French Polynesia

4K VIDEO

Discover an underwater paradise like no other. Peer through the crystal clear water at hundreds of reef fish species, corals, and pelagic. Explore the stunning lagoon of Moorea, the magnificent coral...

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Articles and Documentaries

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SHORT VIDEO

Tame explores how the old saying of "Te ka nohi ki te ka nohi" (Dealing with it eye to eye) creates a far more productive space for open dialogue around any issue. Tame Iti (Ngai Tuhoe/Waikato/Te Arawa)...

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Marquesas

DIGITAL COLLECTION

Explore one of the last newly discovered islands to the Northw. of the Marquesas by viewing these drawings and sketches at the Beinecke Library. These drawing and sketches were made during a voyage...

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