Te Aito is not just a sporting event, it is a cultural celebration, imbued with Polynesian values of strength, teamwork and respect for the sea. Te Aito, […]

For over 60 years, the fire walking ceremony has brought together several hundred sectors curious to know about its ancestral moments. Organized by Raymond Teriierooiterai Graffe also known as the Tahua, it is up to him to preside over the ceremony which takes place every year at Mahana Park, generally the last week of June or even the first week of […]

The Heiva i Tahiti is the largest cultural festival in French Polynesia. This iconic festival has celebrated Polynesian arts, culture and traditions every year since 1881 through competitions in dance, music, traditional songs and traditional sports.

The Heiva Tu'aro Ma'ohi is a major annual event in French Polynesia, dedicated to the celebration and preservation of traditional Polynesian sports and games. It brings together participants from the five archipelagos of French Polynesia, as well as guests from the Polynesian Triangle, for competitions highlighting ancestral disciplines.

A brand new international competition from 'Ori Tahiti: HIP'S TAHITI (Heiva I Paris) Come to Tahiti to experience the most beautiful emotions with dancers from all over the world. With the decor of Heiva I Paris, prepare yourself for an innovative staging by the creators of Heiva I Paris!

This international surfing competition is a major stage on the professional circuit. Every year, it brings together 48 of the world's best surfers who come to compete on the Olympic wave of Teahupo'o. […]

The fourth edition of this 91-kilometre marathon will take place over three days. The V1s will set off from Tautira on Thursday 25th for a 22-kilometre race to […]

Te Ahi Toa is a fire dance competition created in 2023 by Tamatea Ondicolberry, Polynesian fire dance champion and fire dance teacher. The […]

This 31st edition of Hawaiki Nui Va'a will be held from October 29 to November 1, 2019 in the Leeward Islands archipelago. This international competition is approved by the country and benefits from the financial support […]

Much more than a dance competition, the Hura Tapairu has become a must-see in the Polynesian cultural calendar.