Tahiti Makes You beautiful – Tahiti vous va si bien

Culture & Wellness

Let me tell you about the ancestral customs, traditional arts, natural beauty, and rich history of our islands. Here, art is alive, beauty is a ritual, and well-being is a lifestyle. Together, let’s dive into the true soul of French Polynesia.

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Tahitian Dance ('Ori Tahiti): The Cultural Treasure of French Polynesia

Tahitian dance, known as 'ori Tahiti, is an “artistic, social, and cultural art form coming from Tahiti and the Society Islands (Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Taha’a, Huahine…).” It is the most widely practiced type of dance in French Polynesia.

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The official languages in Tahiti and French Polynesia

What language is spoken in The Islands of Tahiti? Whether it's Tahitian (Reo Tahiti), the other languages spoken across the various archipelagos, French spoken throughout French Polynesia, or English, which you can use in hotels and on tourist excursions, you'll have no trouble making yourself understood!

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Polynesian culture: discover the soul of The Islands of Tahiti

Polynesian culture is rich, diverse and truly unique. It encompasses traditional arts, crafts, lifestyle, housing, ancient beliefs and modern influences, clothing, sports, and various traditions. Far from your everyday routine, our Polynesian culture offers everything you need to experience an unforgettable trip to French Polynesia.

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How to wear the Tiare Tahiti flower?

Every single day of your stay in The Islands of Tahiti, you'll see it: behind the ear of a smiling Polynesian, whether native or adopted, woman or man, and undoubtedly behind the ear of a few tourists... the iconic tiare Tahiti flower.

The Emblematic Flower of Tahiti

The Tiare Tahiti is the symbol of Air Tahiti Nui. This beautiful flower has an intoxicating fragrance and is one of the most iconic symbols of French Polynesia. Let me explain why.

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Alexander Lee - visual artist

Sculpture, painting, prints, collages... Alexander Lee has been exhibiting his works all over the world for a long time.

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Heiura Itae-Tetaa - ambassador of the Tahitian language

Founder of the start-up Speak Tahiti - Paraparau Tahiti and President of La French Tech Polynésie has an essential mission: to make native language learning more accessible.

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Hinatea Colombani – cultural trainer

Hinatea Colombani lives the islands to the fullest. Today, she is a Polynesian culture trainer and she shares her passion with enthusiasm with tourists and Polynesians.

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Ravahere Silloux, Miss Tahiti 2023 and Leïana Faugerat, Chairwoman of the committee

As an ambassador of Polynesian beauty, Miss Tahiti embodies the values of our islands and represents all our people.

Teaniva Dinard

Teaniva Dinard, Mister Tahiti 2022 and Yamila Apiu, board member

Teaniva Dinard stepped into the spotlight during the Mister Tahiti 2022 election, winning the title of Polynesian beauty ambassador.

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Danee Hazama - cultural photographer

Danee Hazama is a talented photographer. Although he is particularly involved in the cultural field, for him, art is everywhere!