Celebration of the rising of the Pleiades
Pāʻōfaʻi Gardens, Papeʻete
Opening ceremony of Matariʻi i niʻa 2026: the ʻava ceremony, for a restricted audience, by invitation only.
The Polynesian calendar rests on a careful observation of:
It is not only about dates — it guides human, agricultural, maritime, spiritual and social activities.
In this section, you will find:
Pāʻōfaʻi Gardens, Papeʻete
Opening ceremony of Matariʻi i niʻa 2026: the ʻava ceremony, for a restricted audience, by invitation only.
Place Vaiʻete, Papeʻete
Craft workshops and information stands by the FAPE Te Ora Naho, Place Vaiʻete.
Place Vaiʻete, Papeʻete
Dance performance and speeches by officials, including the President of French Polynesia.
Boulevard Pōmare, Papeʻete waterfront
Parade of associations and flower floats along the waterfront: 10 floats and nearly 2,500 performers.
Place Vaiʻete, Centre Vaima and rue Gauguin, Papeʻete
“Tahiti d’antan” public dance with Royal Band, concerts by Nohorai and Akatoka.
Papeʻete harbour
Fireworks over Papeʻete harbour to close Matariʻi i niʻa 2026.
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