Islands with a unique rhythm: Exploring Tahiti & French Polynesia

Raiatea’s tempo carries a deeper resonance. Revered as the cultural heart of French Polynesia, Marae Taputapuatea —a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is the site from which Polynesian navigators once ...
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BYU Lu’au celebrates the heritage of Polynesian peoples through song and dance

Josephine Lealaitafea performs Taualuga on the first night of the Luau event. The Taualuga is a traditional Samoan dance performed at celebrations and weddings. (Jaycee Lundell) BYU’s annual Lu’au ...
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Tahitian Dance Festival brings Polynesian culture, ‘enriching experience’ to Stockton

Traditional dances, Polynesian food, and a celebration of culture return to downtown Stockton for the Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori 2025 Tahitian Dance Festival. The three-day festival begins on Friday, Oct. 17, ...
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Deep-rooted art - a powerful means of communication and expression from 2,000 year ago

RANGIROA, French Polynesia — The origins of Polynesian tattooing go back to the first waves of migrations from Southeast Asia. The first traces of tattooing in Polynesia date back 2,000 years! The ...