By Athena Lucero If it's July, it's Heiva Festival month in Tahiti, a stunning celebration of ancient Polynesian culture, ...

French Polynesia is as much about its rich culture as its breathtaking beauty. Like many aspects of contemporary Polynesian life, the cuisine reflects a melding of diverse influences that have shaped ...

The newly designated marine reserve aims to preserve biodiversity and traditional Polynesian culture.

A self-described cultural life coach, Tahiarii Pariente founded his own adventure-tourism outfit, Polynesian Escape, as a way to show intrepid travelers the real French Polynesia This interview is ...

The Polynesian Voyaging Society has partnered with Kamehameha Schools for decades, and students have been serving as cultural ambassadors during the voyages. Mahealani Richardson and photojournalist ...

Next year, Tahiti will be home to the surfing competition of the Paris Olympics, almost 10,000 miles away from France. But the region has its own annual games, known as the Heiva. Toakura, the ...

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In the enchanting waters of French Polynesia, emerald islands rise from sapphire seas and ancient traditions flow like trade winds through daily life. Within this postcard vision of paradise, one ...