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The unu, role and meaning in cultural practices
Moana’ura Walker introduces the unu, carved effigies on the marae that embody the bonds between the living, the ancestors and the divine.
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Living resources and knowledge
The media library gathers content around Matariʻi:
- recordings of conferences and ceremonies
- testimonies from researchers, teachers and cultural actors
- educational documents
- artistic and cultural creations
This space supports the transmission, sharing and appropriation of the knowledge tied to Matariʻi.
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Matari’i in the Marquesas Islands: a seasonal calendar based on the ‘uru cycle
Edgar Tetahiotupa traces the Marquesan seasonal calendar, organised around the ‘uru cycle and observation of the Pleiades.
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‘Āpo’o Tī’ō’ō, a traditional device for preserving ‘uru paste
Edgar Tetahiotupa explains the ‘āpo’o tī’ō’ō, a traditional fermentation device used to preserve ‘uru paste.
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‘Ana Mua (Antares), the celestial marker of the Matari’i i raro season
Christine Briant introduces ‘Ana Mua (Antares), the celestial marker signalling the start of the Matari’i i raro season.
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Official teaser — Matari’i i raro 2026
Official promotional video for the Matari’i i raro 2026 season — 60-second version in reo tahiti.
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Matari’i i raro 2026 shoot — Kirvan Baldassari
The official photo shoot for the Matari’i i raro 2026 cycle, by Kirvan Baldassari for Tahiti Tourisme and Te Fare Tauhiti Nui.
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Te Hi’ora’a Feti’a — L’observation des étoiles
Guide complet sur l’astronomie polynésienne traditionnelle. Les anciens navigateurs polynésiens utilisaient les étoiles, notamment les Pléiades (Matariʻi), pour guider leurs voyages à travers le Pacifique. Ce document explore les connaissances ancestrales de lecture du ciel nocturne.
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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Saturday 22 November — Nobiaphotos Iateata
Continuing the Matariʻi i niʻa 2025 look-back with images from Saturday 22 November in Tautira. The celebrations brought together communities around songs, dances and traditional rituals in the marae grounds.
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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Thursday 20 November — ©Vaiarii Mailion
New photos from the Matariʻi i Niʻa festivities are here! Thanks to Vaiarii Mailion for these shots of the Thursday 20 November celebrations. ©Vaiarii Mailion
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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Thursday 20 November — Nobiaphotos Iateata
Discover more photos of the 20 November festivities for Matariʻi i Niʻa. Feel free to tag friends and family in the comments. Nobiaphotos — Iateata
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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Thursday 20 November — Moana Pugibet
The festivities marking the start of Matariʻi i Niʻa wrapped up last week. Here are a few images from the Thursday 20 November celebration. Moana Pugibet