Matariʻi i raro official ceremony

Tribute to the gods and ancestors

Official ceremony — Opening of the Matariʻi i raro 2026 season.

A solemn and spiritual moment, this ceremony pays tribute to the gods and ancestors. Rooted in tradition, it symbolises the entry into the Matariʻi i raro season.

Ceremony schedule

• 5:00pm — Welcome of the public and officials in song
• 5:30pm — Opening of the evening with the event’s musical composition
• 5:35pm — ʻava ceremony, artistic project of the Conservatoire
• 6:35pm — Government address
• 6:50pm — End of the evening