Project Description
Polynesians and in general Pacific islanders are renowned to be great athletes – defying Mothernature and its dangers.
Polynesian sports are varied and often have their origins within the Ma’ohi culture. The most famous of them are the “va’a” (Polynesian canoe) and surfing, however other former disciplines have come through time and societal evolutions of The Islands Of Tahiti.
Polynesians’ favorite sports
Polynesian traditional activities
Coconut tree climbing Aside “va’a ” and surfing, various Ma’ohi disciplines have travelled through the different periods and are still enjoyed by man [...]
Surfing in Polynesia
Surfing in Polynesia Great sensations on each wave Surfing - one of the Polynesian sports activities for years, was observed for the fir [...]
“Va’a” – the Polynesian Canoe
For the love of the "va'a" in Polynesia The most popular sport in Polynesia is the outrigger canoe or “va’a”. It existed well before the arrival of [...]