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BORA
BORA - FEASTS EVENTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS
June-July
Annual Heiva I Tahiti
This is the oldest, the biggest and the most famous of all yearly celebrations
in Tahiti. Visitors from all over the world come to Tahiti each year just
to witness this month-long, fun-filled, colorful, entertaining and amusing
celebration, during which life in these islands focuses on what Tahitians
do best- having fun.
October
Annual stone-fishing event
This event draws several thousand visitors from overseas and throughout
French Polynesia. Wearing pareus and crowns of ferns, the fishermen stand
up in the bow of their flower-decorated outrigger canoes and drive a variety
of beautiful fish into a huge net held up by a human chain of spectators.
The fishermen drive the fish by beating the surface of the lagoon with
coral stones that are tied to the end of a long rope. This celebration
also includes folkloric dancing and singing, exhibits of arts and crafts
and agricultural products as well as ocean outrigger canoe races. The
stone-fishing ceremony on the last day is followed by a huge Tahitian
evening feast with dancing and an award ceremony.
November
Annual Hawaiki Nui outrigger canoe race
This marathon race is held over 3 days between the Leeward Islands of
Huahine, Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora. This is a combination sports, cultural
and tourist event, allowing participants and spectators to discover the
natural beauty of the 4 Leeward Islands along with the charm and hospitality
of each island's population.
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