On the occasion of his 60 years old, Tahiti Nui Travel wanted to pay tribute to its roots and its history since 1965.
A strong gesture, turned both towards the pass and towards the future : anchoring one's identity in stone.
This is how the idea of bring its emblem to life, THE Enana, in a unique and timeless form:
A sculpture carved in the volcanic stone.
The birth of Enana
The emblem from Tahiti Nui Travel is inspired by the motif of Marquesan tattoo " Enana", which means thehuman being.
Much more than a graphic symbol, the Enana embodies the strength, there resilience and thecultural heritage Polynesian peoples.
It's a homage to ancestors, to the transmitted wisdom, to the inner strength that crosses generations, just like Tahiti Nui Travel has gone through six decades of evolution, challenges and passion.
The Enana is also a mystical link between the past and the present. It inspires anchoring, respect, transmission – so many values that guide our daily mission: to promote Tahiti and its islands with authenticity.
When gesture sculpts the mind
For embody this symbol, the creation of this sculpture was entrusted to Keanu Hikutini, Marquesan sculptor committed to the preservation of traditions.
His work, between cultural inspiration And craftsmanship, gave birth to a powerful work that we invite you to discover through the short film below retracing the secrets of its creation.