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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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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Thursday 20 November — ©ʻĀʻAU Fabien Faure
Continuing our photo retrospective of the Matariʻi i Niʻa festivities, this time with images signed by ʻĀʻAU — Fabien Faure. Relive 20 November. ©ʻĀʻAU — Fabien Faure
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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Teaser officiel
Teaser officiel des célébrations Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 organisées par Tahiti Tourisme et ses partenaires.
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Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 — Highlights in images
A photo recap of the Matariʻi i Niʻa 2025 celebrations: ceremonies, workshops, transmission moments.
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Capsule DCP — Savoir-faire traditionnels
Capsule pédagogique produite par la Direction de la Culture et du Patrimoine (DCP) autour des savoir-faire traditionnels polynésiens.
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