TAHITI.COM-Calendar of Events

Please note: Events and dates are subject to change.

JANUARY	FEBRUARY	MARCH	APRIL
MAY	JUNE	JULY	AUGUST
SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER

JANUARY

Tahiti: "Tere Fa'ati"
A traditional public transportation outing by "le truck" around the island of Tahiti with stops for swimming, relaxing and discovering various tourist attractions along the way, as well as musical atmosphere and dance shows. Upon arrival on the peninsula a Tahitian meal is offered to the happy travelers. Also, the King and Queen of the Tere Fa'ati will be selected from amongst the group.

Rurutu (Austral Islands): "Tere Aati"
January 4 - 15, 2010
Cultural and historical event on Rurutu in the Austral Islands featuring a long walk through ancestral sites (marae, cliffs, etc.) to the three villages (Moerai, Avera and Auti) and a visit to various homes where guests receive this island's traditional greeting, a shower of thrown talcum powder.

Tahiti: FIFO TAHITI 6th edition
January 26 - 31, 2010
International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival of Tahiti. For more information, please email: info@fifotahiti.org

FEBRUARY

Moorea: Moorea Marathon, 22nd edition
February 13, 2010
22nd International Marathon held in Temae on the island of Moorea, with over 600 participants. Tahiti-Moorea Marathon proposes 3 races and a Family Run : 42 KM, 21 KM, 5 KM, Family Run. For more information, please email: moorea@sjs.pf or info@mooreaevents.org

Tahiti: Chinese New Year
February 14, 2010
The Chinese community of Tahiti celebrates the New Year on the date given by the Chinese horoscope for that particular year. This year is the Year of the Tiger. The program of festivities begin with the official opening ceremony at the Kanti temple of Mamao and is followed by several events including the parade of the lion through all the neighboring shops and finishes with a ball at the Chinese Philanthropic hall. A cultural day is also organized to discover the magic of Chinese folk culture; song, dance, martial arts and culinary arts.

Tahiti: Tahiti Festival Guitare
February 26-27, 2010
Event held at the hotel Le Meridien Tahiti in Punaauia. Artists and well known local musicians as well as the finalists for the 2010 Tahiti Hopes Guitar "The Duets" will perform during these two nights.

Moorea: Moorea Tere Fa'ati
Date to be confirmed
Excursion around the island of Moorea in a festive atmosphere that includes the sounds of the ukulele.

Tahiti: Tahiti & Her Islands Tourism Fair Tere Ai'a, 3rd Edition
Date to be confirmed
To be held at To'ata Square in Papeete.
The objective of this tradeshow is to promote and develop the tourism industry within each and every one of the five archipelagos. The participating exhibitors will present their products and special offers from various tourism sectors.

MARCH

Tahiti: Missionaries Day
March 5, 2010
A commemorative celebration of the 213th anniversary arrival in Tahiti of the first English Protestant missionaries on March 5, 1797.

Moorea: Moorea Golf Pro/AM
March 13-15, 2010
Email paul@redsoyu.com

Rangiroa: Pakumoto Pro Junior 2010
March 15-19, 2010
Professional surfing competition lasting 10 days in the pass of Avatoru on the atoll of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
Email christophe.holozet@opt.pf

Tahiti: Te Puna o te rara'a 2nd edition
March 26-April 4, 2010
Exposition for Traditional Woven Crafts
Email: laetitia.galenon@artisanat.gov.pf

Tahiti: Billabong Pro Junior 2010 (Preliminaries)
March 27-28, 2010
Held in Papeno'o, Tahiti.
Email fedesurf@live.fr

Tahiti: 2010 Tahiti International Billfish Tournament
March 29- April 3, 2010
Marina Taina. International deep-sea fishing competition preceding the Raiatea tournament.
Email emalmezac@satnui.pf

Raiatea/Taha'a: Raiatea International Billfish Tournament
Date to be confirmed
8th International deep-sea fishing competition in Raiatea. The rules for this tournament are based on IGFA rules, which help protect deep-sea marine life. The winners of this competition will be rewarded with trophies and cash prizes. For more information, please contact: raiateabillfish@mail.pf

APRIL

Moorea: Aru'i Horo 2nd edition
April 10, 2010
Held on the island of Mo'orea, an evening run on the field of Opunohu with 2 courses:
- 10km for the professional runners
- 5km for the amateurs
(Headlamp required)
Email: moorea@sjs.pf

Tahiti: April 12 - 16, 2010
The 3rd Tahitian Dance Academy "Ori Tahiti Training Course" is organized by the "Conservatoire artistique de la Polynésie-Française", controlled by the Ministry of Culture of French Polynesia .
Their goal is to pass on the art of the Tahitian traditional dance, which is an integral part of the Tahitian culture while introduce their culture to the future generations as well as all the amateurs willing to learn about the Tahitian spirit. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate indicating your participation and your acquired dance level.
The Tahitian dancing "Training Course" will allow beginners and experienced participants to increase their dance level at every stage of the course. You will not only be initiated to the "Ori Tahiti", you will also learn the meaning of the Polynesian songs as well as the different rhythms created with the Polynesian instruments. (The "Ori Tahiti Training Course" is not applicable for the residents in French Polynesia)
Email : oritahiti@mail.pf

Tahiti: Tahiti "Tamure" Marathon
Date to be confirmed
A special entertainment day during which amateurs and professionals are invited to participate in a continuous marathon dancing of the Tahiti "Tamure" or "Ori Tahiti", at Place To'ata in Papete.

MAY

Tahiti: Tifaifai Exhibition
Date to be confirmed
Traditional Tahitian Quilt Exhibition at the City Hall in Papeete.

Tahiti: Air Tahiti Nui Von Zipper Surfing Trials
Date to be confirmed
Qualifying surf competition in Teahupoo prior to the famous Billabong Pro Surfing.

Bora Bora/Raiatea/Taha'a: Tahiti Pearl Regatta, 7th edition
May 12 - 16, 2010
International regatta in the Leeward Islands - Bora Bora, Tahaa and Raiatea. This is a 3-stage, 3-day race. At the finish of each stage, the winners received their trophy for the various categories and at the end of each day all participants enjoy a dinner with traditional Tahitian entertainment. For more information, please visit www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf or contact tpr@mail.pf

Moorea: 7th Raid Moorea, Exotic Adventures
May 29, 2010
Individual or team races of 3 people held on Moorea in 3 trials: Kayak (5km), mountain bike (20km) and mountain running (10km).
For more information, contact info@mooreaevents.org

Tahiti: Billabong Tahiti Pro Surfing Tournament
Date to be confirmed
International competition amongst the world's best surfers on Teahupoo's mythical waves of Tahiti's peninsula.

JUNE

Ua Pou (Marquesas Islands): Raid Kaoha in Mountain Peaks
Mid June
Nature and discovery marathon on the island of Ua Pou.

Tahiti: Heemoana Race
Date to be confirmed
56km (35 miles) outrigger canoe race between the Hava'e coral reef pass off Teahupoo at Tahiti peninsula and the Taapuna pass off Punaauia on Tahiti's west coast, with the participation of local athletes and other Pacific countries.

Moorea: Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous, 5th edition
June 18 - 20, 2010
Interactive event between tourists, sailors and locals. The 3 days of festivities begin at Papeete Harbor's Yacht Dock with a sail to Moorea, then followed by a variety of local competitions on Tahiti's sister island, such as outrigger canoe races, javelin-throwing and fruit-carriers' races. For more information, please contact archipelagoes@mail.pf or visit their website at www.portdepapeete.pf

Tahiti: Dance Schools Heiva
Date to be confirmed
Traditional Dance Performances at the beginning of the Heiva Festival by several dancing schools at Place Vaiete in Papeete.

Tahiti: 3rd Ukulele Festival
June 20, 2010
Musical contest in Hitia'a-Tahiti, opened to musicians of all levels and held in 2 groups:
- Group of 3 players with a Kaina piece (3mn) and a free style (3mn)
- Solo by one of the players in the group, free style (3mn)
For more information, please contact: mairie.hitiaa@commune-hitiaaotera.pf

Tahiti: Heiva Rima'i Artisans Festival
Date to be confirmed
A big handicraft Exhibition by all the local artists in French Polynesia.

Tahiti: Tahiti International Golf Open
Date to be confirmed
International event at the 18-hole Olivier Breaud golf course located at Atimaono in Mataiea, Tahiti. For more information, please contact Rudy Wholer at (689) 80 05 00 or email rudy@fpg.pf

JULY

Tahiti: Te Aito Va'a
Date to be confirmed
One-day individual outrigger canoe race. The top 100 qualified rowers will compete in the "Super Aito Va'a".

Tahiti: Heiva Tu'aro Ma'ohi 2010
Date to be confirmed
Traditional sports' competition including javelin throwing, stone lifting, coconut tree climbing and canoe racing in Papeete.

Tahiti: Heiva I Tahiti
July 8 to July 23, 2010
The largest annual cultural festival in Tahiti taking place at beautiful To'ata Square in Papeete. In addition to the dance and singing competitions, there are sporting events, cultural demonstrations, cuisine and crafts. For more information, please contact: contact@heivanui.pf

Bora Bora: Heiva I Bora Bora
Week of June 26th till end of July 2010

All islands: Total Solar Eclipse in the Tuamotu Atolls
July 11, 2010
French Polynesia and especially some atolls of the Tuamotu archipelago will be the most beautiful place on earth to observe the Total Solar Eclipse on July 11th, 2010. The eclipse will last approximately more than 4 minutes. This exceptional and rare phenomenon will be seen from many islands in Polynesia including Tahiti (more than 98% of totality), but the 100% total eclipse, will be seen in the atolls of Tatakoto, Hikueru, Anaa and Hao.
Observation sites:
-Society islands (Visibility on Tahiti 99.1%, Moorea 98.6%, Huahine 95.2%, Taha'a 94.4%, Bora Bora 93.7%)
-Tuamotu archipelago. On the atolls of Anaa, Motutuga, Haraiki, Reritou, Marutea, Nihirū, Hikueru, the eclipse will last 4 min. 20 s.. On the atolls of Tekokota, Marokau, Ravahere, Rekareka, Tauere, Hao, 'Amanu and Tatakoto, the eclipse will last about 4 min. 45 s.!

See trajectory in the Pacific

Please note that as of today, booking air and lodging in the Tuamotus around the date of July 11th is extremely difficult. The Society islands offer more accommodations...

AUGUST

Tahiti: Te Vai Ari'i Marathon: The Super Aito Va'a
Date to be confirmed
Three-day individual outrigger canoe race featuring the top hundred rowers qualified from the "Te Aito Va'a" race, over distances of 5, 10, 15, 20 km. For more information, please email cmaitere@cps.pf

SEPTEMBER

Tahiti: Taps Junior, 7th edition
September 4-5, 2010
Two days of open surfing competition at the Taapuna coral reef pass in Punaauia for juniors ages 16-18.

Moorea: Raid Painapo 9th Edition
Sept 18, 2010
A mountain race of teams of 3 persons each in Moorea . This event is dedicated to environmental preservation. For more information, please contact Te Moorea Club at (689) 56 34 56 or email info@mooreaevents.org

Tahiti: World Tourism Day
September 27, 2010
Each year, GIE Tahiti Tourisme traditionally organizes this project with a theme proposed by OMT (Organisation Mondiale du Tourisme).

Tahiti: Taapuna Pro/AM Surfing, 8th edition
Sep. 27 to October 1, 2010
A surf competition in Taapuna coral reef pass (west coast of Papeete). Amateur and professional surfers and body-boarders participate.

Tahiti: Taapuna Master Surfing, 16th edition
Date to be confirmed
Surf competition for amateurs in Punaauia (west coast of Papeete). For more information, please email taapunamastertahiti@mail.pf

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Tahiti: 4th "Monoi Here", week of Monoi
November 17 - 20, 2010
Sales, conferences, massages, exhibitions, film projections, documentaries at the "Maison de la Culture" Culture Centre.
For more information, please contact: monoi.de.tahiti@mail.pf

Moorea: Trail Rotui, 3rd edition
November 20, 2010
A 15 km marathon around the Rotui's Mountain on Moorea. Available to all athletes (beginners to professionals). For more information, contact info@mooreaevents.org

Tahiti: Tattoonesia
November 11 to November 14, 2010
An event in Tahiti where Polynesian and foreign tattoo artists comes together and share with each other and visitors their designs, techniques and materials used in this ancestral art form. For more information, please email: info@tattoonesia.com

Huahine/Raiatea/Taha'a/BoraBora: 19th Hawaiki Nui Va'a
Date to be confirmed
In the Leeward Islands. Va'a (canoe racing) is one of the traditional sport of Tahiti. Over 100 canoes will race between the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora. The finishing line will be at the Matira Point in Bora Bora. For more information, please click on the website below or email ftvaa@ifrance.com.

DECEMBER

Tahiti: 6th "Hura Tapairu"
December 1 - 5, 2010
Traditional Dance Competition at the "Maison de la Culture" cultural center.

Tahiti: Tiare Festival
Date to be confirmed
Annual contest of floral decoration with the Tahiti national flower "Tiare", at businesses and public places in Papeete.

Marquesas Islands Mini-Festival Matavaa Iti A Te Tama Enata, Fatu Hiva
Date to be confirmed
Marquesas Islands Art Objects Mini-Festival in Fatu Hiva.

All islands: Christmas and New Year's Eve (St Sylvester) Celebrations
Hotels and restaurants offer special menus and entertainment both days. Merry Christmas!

All islands:New Year's Day
December 30th to January 1st
All of French Polynesia celebrates the New Year. The long-standing tradition is to spend New Year's Day driving around the islands visiting friends and relatives. Children's games are held in town on most islands.