CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015
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Period
Description
Contact Tel/Cellphone
Email
Tere ‘A’ati
2nd and 3rd weeks of January 2015
Tourism Board of Rurutu (689) 40.94.06.51
[email protected]
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, 30th of January 2015
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
Tere Fa'ati
On January 31st, 2015 or last Saturday in the month of January January 31st thru February 08th.
Cultural and historical event about the island of Rurutu in the Austral islands archipelago featuring a long trek with stops on ancestral sites (of archeological interest located in cliffs, etc.) in the 3 villages (Moerai, Avera et Auti), and a visit to various private homes where guests are given a traditional island people welcome consisting in throwing talc onto them. Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. Tahiti circle island tour in the typical so-called "Truck" means of transportation to the sound of the 'ukulele with stops in tourist scenic sites. This tour has been designed by GIE Tahiti Tourisme
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
This festival is a long-term event which for a few days brings the productions of audio-visual documentaries dealing with Oceania (Pacific communities) before an international jury. Film screenings, free workshops, conferences and encounters follow one another..
Maison de la Culture - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui (Tahiti Cultural Center) (689) 40.54.45.44 / Cell phone 87.70.70.16 « Polynesian Art Jewelry » (689) 58.42.38 / Faaura BOUTEAU President (689) 75.03.63
organisation@filmfesti valoceanie.org
www.fifotahiti.org
International Festival of the Pacific Documentary Film FIFO 12th edition
Saint-Valentine Show
Updated 22/10/14
10 thru 14th of February 2015
The Saint-Valentine Polynesian Art Jewelery Association Show stands out with the special targeting of the traditional exhibitors and the staging of a competition for the «world's best necklace creation» in various categories such as «Nacar», «Sea shells » «Combined» ones. These jewels showcase the professionalism and creativity shown by the craftspeople in choosing
Site internet
fauuracreations@yahoo .fr
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015
Chinese New Year
February 19th, 21st, March 1st and 07th, 2015
Tahiti Guitar Festival, 8th edition
MidFebruary
Tahiti - Moorea Marathon 26th edition
February 21st, 2015
"Mahana Pae"
Friday 27th, 2015
Updated 22/10/14
the materials they use, in the subtle combining of local raw materials, thus giving the arts and crafts activities the distinction they deserve. The French Polynesia's Chinese community celebrates the Year of the Goat. The whole country's Chinese cultural and folkloric wealth will be emphasized through these celebrations and especially dancing, cooking, demonstration of ancestors arts and rites. Best Young Guitar Player Contest staged within the « TAHITI Guitar New Hopes » framework. An event where internationally renowned artists will be joining the award winners though great music evenings to come. Staged on the sister-island of Moorea at Temae, this marathon is regarded by the specialists as one of the world's most beautiful ones (over 500 runners, all nationalities combined). Flawless health and medical assistance and security, refreshment and sponge stations every 2.5 km and musical attractions are provided along the various stops. Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities.
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Si Ni Tong Association (689) 40.42.74.18
[email protected]
Tahiti Rock Group / Cell Phone 87.73.50.55
[email protected]
www.tahitifestivalguitare.org
Te Moorea Club Association/ Cell Phone 87.74.26.49
aimee.tomsingvien@se fi.pf
www.temooreaclub.pf
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
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Gospel Day
March 05th, 2015
Commemoration of the arrival of the first English Maohi Protestant protestant missionaries at Matavai – Tahiti. This Church (689) year will mark the 218th anniversary of the 40.46.06.00 Gospel presence in French Polynesia. A liturgical celebration, musical attractions, dancing shows and various other events are staged by the protestant parishioners from the various archipelagos.
International Women's Day
March 08th, 2015
A number of actions to value and support Polynesian women's issues and status.
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, March 27th, 2015
Earth Hour, 3rd edition
March 28th, 2015
Pro Rangiroa Junior Surf Cup
Week starting April 1st, 2015
Papara Pro Surf Festival
Week starting April 14th, 2015
Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. Event about environmental issues to promote a power-saving attitude through symbolical actions on the theme of return to sources by replacing electric lighting with old-time ingredients used on the island of Tahiti, its Peninsula and the island of Moorea. Playfull attractions and activities; with the participation of hotels, restaurants and boarding houses… Junior professional surf competition in Rangiroa under the patronage of the Rangiroa local Community Council and along with the partnership of the tourism sector. Surf competition with the participation of international junior surfers currently in the WQS (World Qualify Series) professional circuit on the beach site of Taharuu – Papara in Junior, Open
Updated 22/10/14
Delegation to Family and Women's Legal Status (689) 40.80.00.40 GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
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Earth Hour Representative/ Mobile 87.77.22.87
[email protected]
Rangiroa Tourist Board (689) 40.93.11.30 / GSM 87.78.79.78 Tahitian Surf Federation (689) 40.43.86.93 / GSM 87.29.68.76
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
www.surf.pf
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015 Polynesia Tatau Tattoo 4th convention
and Ondines categories. April 1st thru Five days dedicated to tattoo art with the presence Porinetia Tatau 05th, 2015 of about twenty world renowned artists, in the Association / GSM setting of the Museum of Tahiti and its Islands, a 87.79.79.21 prestigious site to better identify and understand the true origins of tattoo art.
Vanira Raid 6th edition
April 04th, 2015
15 km nature run in Taha’a (Leeward Islands). Starting from Poturu, finish line at Ha'amene with musical ambience, fruit tasting, artisans, catering and vanilla dealers stands.
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, April 24th, 2015
Taapuna Master Surfing Cup 21st edition
May 02nd thru 24th, 2015
Tahiti Nui Vaa Marathon
May 21st thru 23rd, 2015
Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. Major amateur surf open on-reef competitions, staged over 6 days in the Ta'apuna Pass in Punaauia, with a waiting period in the expectation of the best wave; surfers, bodyboarders, “drop knee” et “stand up paddle”racers will ride in front of the visitors thanks to special sea shuttle boat transfers. Major canoe race bringing together all the teams from the archipelagos to Tahiti every 2 years in order to paddle along the 3 stages of the race around the island of Tahiti A regatta between Ra'iatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora opened to all classes of boats, of any nationality, combining offshore stages and lagoon stages, all of them complemented with festive and friendly evening parties. It is the most important international meeting as regards the contemporary street art staged in the month of May in the Pacific region. ONO'U
Tahiti Pearl Regatta (TPR)
May 30th thru June 04th, 2015
International Graffiti Art Festival ONO’U
May1st thru 10th, 2015
Updated 22/10/14
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Tahaa Vanira - Jack BENNETT Sport Association Mobile (689) 87.78.23.41 GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
tikitattoosupply@mail. pf
[email protected]
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Taapuna Surf Club / taapunamastertahiti@m Portable ail.pf 87.78.60.87
EDT (Electricité de Tahiti) Workers' Committee (689) 40.85.41.73 Archipelagos / GSM 87.73.16.99 ou 87.28.08.44
Société Tahiti new generation / GSM 87 70.41.42
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
taapunamaster.blogspot.com
shamkoua.murielle@g mail.com
www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf
[email protected] om
www.tahitifestivalgraffiti.co m 4
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Pareo Day and «Mahana Pae»
Friday, May 29th, 2015
«La Ronde Tahitienne» cycle road race 4th édition
May 31st, 2015
Updated 22/10/14
brings together up to fifty famous graffiti artists from the world over and thousands of youths, families, connoisseurs and art lovers. The guest artists go down the streets of the capital city to create magnificent wall frescos on dedicated spaces in downtown Papeete. ONO’U is also the most important graffiti art contest in the world; it aims at rewarding and helping fresh talented artists emerge on the world street art stage. The Pareo Day has been celebrated everywhere in the world since it was launched in 2013 by a little group of Polynesian enthusiasts with the support of social networks. The time slot selected for staging will be the last Friday in May, at the same time as the Mahana Pae that remains the monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. At the velodrome of Fautau'a in Pirae – Tahiti The Tahiti Velo Club will stage their 4th edition with 3 sportcycling and one ecocycling circuits of 15 km, 55 km and 110 km for the best racers. Several days prior to the race, it is possible to take part in various excursions: catamaran Tetia'aroa-bound sailing, Mo'orea circle-island circle tour, 4 WD safaris to discover the interior of Tahiti and its lush vegetation.
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Socredo Bank Workers' Committee Socredo / GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
Evelyne BRICHET, Aute UTIA ou Tahia FULLER/
[email protected]
[email protected] ou tchountham.laurence@socred o.pf/ www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
Ruahatu Association / GSM 87.73 16.99
[email protected]
www.larondetahitienne.pf
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015
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Tahiti-Moorea Sailing, Rendez-vous (TMS)
June 04th thru 06th, or 19th thru 21st, 2015
This event aims at welcoming and creating a meeting place for visitors, yachtsmen and the local population. The TMS extends over three days: one day in Tahiti with welcome festivities, one day dedicated to a sailing rally and a Polynesian traditional day in Moorea with traditional sports competitions (canoe race, fruitcarrying runs, large stone raising, and coconut grating contests, etc.).
Archipelagos / GSM 87.73.16.99 or 87.28.08.44
[email protected]
Ukulele Festival 6th edition
June 20th, 2015
In the district of Hitia'a on the east coast of Tahiti, this 'ukulele contest is open to musicians of any level. Free admission
Hitia'a Town Council (689) 40.52.10.19
aimee.tomsingvien@se fi.pf
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, June 26th, 2015
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
Heiva i Bora Bora
June 19th thru July 26th, 2015
Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. Yearly singing and dancing contest, traditional sports and arts and crafts demos on Moto'i square at Vaitape
[email protected]
www.borabora-tourisme.com
Internal SelfGovernment Day (Autonomy Day)
June 29th, 2015
March past and parade of the local sports and cultural associations or Hivavaevae in downtown Papeete; 31st anniversary.
communication@maiso ndelaculture.pf
www.maisondelaculture.pf
Heiva i Tahiti 134th Edition
From July 2nd, 2015
The best traditional singing and dancing group face off on the mythical stage of To'ata and battle over creativity to show the Polynesian tradition in its most festive and genuine aspects. This contest, which has been existing since 1881, attracts artists and spectators alike during enthralling evening shows.
Bora Bora Tourism Office (689) 40.67.76.36 / GSM 87.73.54.22 Maison de la Culture - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui (689) 40.54.45.44 Maison de la Culture - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui (House of Culture) (689) 40.54.45.44
communication@maiso ndelaculture.pf
www.maisondelaculture.pf
Updated 22/10/14
www.latitude38.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015
Heiva Sports Competitions
From July 2nd, 2015
Bastille's Day
July 14th, 2015
International Golf Open Trophy
Early July 2015
Te Aito Vaa
July 24th thru 25th,
Updated 22/10/14
In parallel, and in daytime, the lower esplanade will host the world of traditional arts and crafts which will, as usual, show their know-how and dexterity through ever bolder and more graceful creations. In several categories, speed races are staged for V1 canoes (single paddler), V3, V6 and V16 in the Papeete harbour followed by a marathon race between Tahiti and Moorea. Then come the famous traditional races for canoes fitted with sail and outrigger, not forgetting the traditional sports or Tuaro Maohi for sports disciplines such as coconut climbing, large stone raising, coconut husking… All the athletes must be dressed in a pareo and wear flower crowns (lei) The commemoration of "Bastille's Day" is marked, like in any French Territory, by a military parade all the official authorities are invited to attend. The French Polynesia islands also celebrate this republican rendez-vous. At the end of the various official ceremonies a show with traditional singing and dancing and snacks and refreshment beverages are offered in the gardens of the French Republic High Commissioner in Tahiti, as well as at the Administrators Residences in the islands. The Olivier Bréaud golf course located on the huge 'Atimaono domain at Papara, about 50 kilometers from Papeete (Tahiti), every year hosts the international golf tournament, one of the stages of the well-known Pacific circuit organized by the Australian PGA and supported by the Polynesian Golf Federation. One day canoe individual race over a distance of about 10 kilometers. The best 100 paddlers will
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Maison de la Culture - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui (Tahiti Cultural Center) (689) 40.54.45.44
www.maisondelaculture.pf communication@maiso ndelaculture.pf
High Commissioner's Communication Services (689) 40.46 87 51
Polynesian Golf Federation Cell Phone (689) 87.77.17.41
Ruahatu Association
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www.superaito-tahiti.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015 "Mahana Pae"
Tahiti Pro along with Trial Air Tahiti Nui Von Zipper Surfing / Billabong-ASP Super Aito Vaa
2015 Friday, July 31st, 2015
Week from August 11th to 18th, 2015 August 21st, 2015
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, August 28th, 2015
Farereihaga
September 21st to 27th, 2015
"Mahana Pae"
Updated 22/10/14
Friday, September 25th, 2015
be selected for the « Super Aito » race. Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. Surf qualifying competition in Teahupo’o Tahiti, ahead of the competition reserved to the foreign and local professional surfers for the famous Billabong Pro. Individual canoe races with the participation of the best 100 paddlers of the time, and especially the « Te Aito » with 2 stages, Mahina – To’ata/Paeete and Moorea – To’ata/Papeete Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. In Rangiroa – Tuamotu archipelago, the large family of tourism will celebrate all the activities related to culture, fishing, arts and crafts, with various contests the population takes part in. All visitors are welcome and invited to live this experience of the Farereihaga (the Encounter) Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities.
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GSM 87 73 16 99 GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
Tahitian Surf Federation (689) 43.86.93 / GSM 87.29.68.76 Ruahatu Association -GSM / 87 73 16 99 GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
Rangiroa Tourism Committee (689) 40 93 11 30
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
www.surf.pf
[email protected]
www.superaito-tahiti.com
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www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
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www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015 World Tourism Day
September 27th, 2015
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, October 30th, 2015
Hawaiki Nui Va’a (Polynesian Canoe Race) 24th Édition
Early November (depending upon school holiday calendar)
"Mahana Pae"
Friday, November 27th, 2015
"Hura Tapairu"11ème Édition
Week from November 23rd, 2015
Updated 22/10/14
Celebration in the world and the 5 archipelagos of Polynesia of this day on the theme defined by the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization): « One billion tourists and 1 billion opportunities ». Meetings of tourism professionals, of the population and of visitors on touristtic sites enlivened with dances, traditional songs, traditional music… Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing and providing various shows and activities. In the Leeward Islands Va'a or outrigger-canoe practice is the preeminent traditional Polynesian sport. Over 100 canoes will link the islands of Huahine, Ra'iatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora. The finish line is expected to be set at the Point Matira beach – Bora Bora Monthly festive meeting in the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti based on a special theme and offered to both the population and visitors, all of whom dressed in typical local clothing, and providing various shows and activities. The Cultural Center (House of Culture) celebrates the 10th anniversary of this very young contest that attracts lots of traditional dancing groups. From the best known groups to ensembles recently formed for this occasion, each year there are more then thirty participants that compete in front of crowded theaters, putting forward their creativity, their grace and the strength of this ever steadily-evolving vivid dancing. It should be noted a growing participation of foreign female
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GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
Va'a Tahitian Federation (689) 40.45.05.44
[email protected]
www.hawaikinuivaa.pf
GIE Tahiti Tourisme (689) 40.50.40.30
[email protected]
www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
Maison de la Culture - Te Fare Tauhiti Nui (Tahiti Cultural Center) (689) 40.54.45.44
communication@maiso ndelaculture.pf
www.maisondelaculture.pf
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015 Apetahi Raid
December 5th, 2015
Tiare Flower Days 52th Édition
December 4th, 2015
Arts Festival in the Marquesas Islands
December 16th thru 19th, 2015
Makeva Anaa Festival in Tuamotu Islands
December 16th thru 20th, 2015
Updated 22/10/14
dancers inside these groups. This magnificent race in full nature on the island of Raiatea is a tribute paid to this "Apetahi" flower which gets harder and harder to find. Indeed, the eco-friendly organizers wish to make all the athletes and media aware of the need to protect this endangered endemic species.
Showcasing of the national emblem, the tiare Tahiti, with a contest of flower decoration to which various Papeete-based companies and public institutions take part on the the theme "tiare Tahiti crowns (lei) and bouquets" Every 4 years, the famous Arts Festival of the Marquesas Island is staged on the island of Tahuata. A number of delegations from each archipelago take part in this event and plan long preparation over several months before this great cultural meeting focused on the ancestral traditions. Main activities: Evenings enlivened with dances, songs performed by various delegations. Umu ti preparation of ti delegation from Raivavae, walk on the fire (Umu ti) under the lead of Raymond Graffe. Outings on cultural sites, on ecotourist treks Conferences Signposting inaugurations on cultural sites and ecotourist trails. Traditional games Election of Tapairu Tamatika (Cultural Embassadors Aire Parata)
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Fenua Loisirs Association M Philippe Duberne, President GSM 87.75.47.36 or M Romy Tavaearai GSM 87.79.37.12 Groupement de Solidarité des Femmes de Tahiti (689) 40.43.20.66 / GSM 87.74.42.00 Tahuata Town Council (689) 40 92 19 19
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www.maisondelaculture.pf
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www.gsft.pf
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40 81 90 64
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2015 Tuamotu Festival
In 2015
Three days dedicated to the arts and culture of the Tuamotu islands in the various gardens and spaces of the House of Culture (Tahiti). Exhibitions, singing and dancing, but also election of Miss and Mister Paumotu..
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House of Culture – Papeete - TAHITI
www.maisondelaculture.pf
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Vanilla Week in September : Several days dedicated to the Tahitian vanilla with the presence of a number of Polynesian producers. Workshops exhibit the various facettes of Vanilla with the presence of experts coming from the islands to express their pride about this black gold so useful in a great many applications (cuisine, cosmetics, arts and crafts…)
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Agricultural Fair in October: Over about two weeks, the primary sector is highlighted in the population, adults and children alike, with the schools, to discover the animals living on the islands and the true products of the terroir. Many exhibitors from all the archipelagos take part in the various contests staged by the organizing committee. The selected venue is still the Vaitupa site or Motu Ovini in the district of Faa'a, because of the wide space it provides .
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Barbecue Contest over several months
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Fashion Week in June
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Vakaiki in Ua Pou in February
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International Ukulele Festival in May
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Other island – staged Heiva Festivals (Huahine, Rurutu, Maupiti…) in July and August
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Wind Festival in Tubuai in October
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2nd Edition of the OCEAN RACING World Championship on October 2nd and 3rd, 2015
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Litchee Raid in Tubuai in November
Updated 22/10/14
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