Wood Carving & Tattoos
The wood carving of the Marquisians has long been held to be the best in all Polynesia. Regarded by their peers as being the finest artisans amongst them, these talented craftsmen, or Tuhuna as they …
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Penises Tattooed
That heading hurts! In the history of Polynesian tattooing Bora Bora occupies a special place. In 1791 when Captain Edwards arrived in Bora Bora aboard the ‘Pandora’ in search of the mutineers of the ‘Bounty‘ …
Wedding Bora Bora – Testimonials
I have recently copied & pasted here all testimonials appearing on the Wedding Bora Bora web-site, a site over which I have no control & which is not associated with weddings conducted by Roderick or …
Whats On In Bora Bora?
A CALENDAR OF BORA BORA EVENTS, FESTIVITIES, ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS RED HOT INSIDER TIPS Hawaiki Nui Va’a – World’s greatest ocean outrigger canoe race. Don’t miss this one! Bora Bora – Are You Joking??? – …
Heiva i Bora Bora – Tu’aro Ma’ohi
The Heiva is perhaps best known as the ultimate expression of Tahitian history & culture through its sensational rhythmic, energetic & quite sensual dancing & the associated costumes & floral decorations, yet the richness of …
Marathon Swimming to Bora Bora
Have you ever thought that climbing Everest was the greatest test of human endurance? Well consider this – since Hillary climbed Everest in 1953 almost 5000 others have done so; since Webb first swam the English …
WEDDING, VOW RENEWAL, HONEYMOON
MARRY IN BORA BORA YOUR WEDDING IS THE MOST SPECIAL OF OCCASIONS, THAT MOMENT OF MAGIC WHEN YOU SEAL YOUR LIFELONG LOVE Now that foreigners can be legally married …
Behind The Heiva i Bora 2014 – drums, music, costumes
The Heiva, is the Tahitian celebration of joy through dance, song & other cultural events offering an exceptional insight into Polynesian history & culture as well as into the life of Polynesians past & present. …
The Valley of the Kings
Faanui (Valley of Nui), a place of refuge, a place where one can gather the ‘breath of life’ as the ancient Tahitian expression, E Mapuhiraa aho no Faanui says, derives its name from Nui, the son of …
Heiva i Bora – 2013
EVENT OVERVIEW Stunning, a knock-out, jaw-dropping, gob-smacking, unreal, (even amaaaaaaazing!) Unique & authentique celebration of Polynesian history & culture; Culturally enriching experience; Wonderful associated casual dining experience. I recall vividly being mesmorised by …