Event Calendar, Islands of Tahiti
JANUARY
Trophy Table Art
Tahiti
FEBRUARY
Chinese New Year
Tahiti
The French Polynesia’s Chinese community celebrates the “Year of the Rabbit”. The whole country’s Chinese cultural and folkloric wealth will be emphasized through these celebrations and especially dancing, cooking, demonstration of ancestors’ arts and rites
Pacific International Documentary Film Festival
Tahiti
FIFO is a long-term event that gathers filmmakers and audiovisual professionals from Oceania. More than 40 documentary films dealing with Oceania are screened and the international jury of the festival rewards the best of them. During the festival, film screenings, free workshops, conferences and encounters are organized. All the events invite the festival goers to dive into the fascinating universe of filmmaking and to meet the amazing people and cultures that Oceania is made of. http://www.fifotahiti.com
Rangiroa Pro
Rangiroa
Moorea Marathon
Moorea
MARCH
Tahiti Fishing Contest
Tahiti
APRIL
Tahiti Paddle Festival
Tahiti
Te Henua Enata
Polynesian Battle Games
MAY
Tahiti Pearl Regatta
Xterra Swim Run
Xterra Trails
Moorea
JUNE
Te Aito Events
Tahiti Fashion Week
Tahiti
Miss Tahiti Competition
Tahiti
Makatea Vertical Adventure
Tahiti
JULY
Heiva i Tahiti
Tahiti
The Heiva i Tahiti is an emotional encounter, a plunge into our age-old culture, made of grace and liveliness, festivities and competitions, diversity and unity. Dualities that unite us: the Heiva i Tahiti is certainly the most beautiful expression of Polynesian culture.
Heiva iTu'aro Maohi du Triangle Polynesien
Tahiti Moorea Sailing Rendezvous
AUGUST
Tahiti Pro Teahupoo
Tahiti
The Tahiti Pro is a main stop on the Championship Tour Season and the last stop before the Rip Curl WSL Finals. If it’s a slice of paradise you’re after, few places compare to Tahiti.
SEPTEMBER
Tahiti Soul Jazz
OCTOBER
Mister Tahiti Competition
Tahiti
Xterra Triathlon
Tahiti
NOVEMBER
Hawaii Nui Va'a - Polynesian Canoe Race
Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora
In the Leeward Islands, Va’a or outrigger-canoe practice is the pre-eminent traditional Polynesian sport. Over 100 canoes will link the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora. The finish line is expected to be set at Point Matira beach – Bora Bora.
Salon du Livre de Tahiti
11th Holopuni Va'a Hawaiki Nui Voyage
Hura Tapairu Dance Competition
Tahiti
DECEMBER
Downtown Christmas
Mid December Tahiti
The city of Papeete goes through a makeover for the event with illuminations of Pomare Boulevard, on the waterfront, and the city hall at dusk. The merchants contribute in their own way by displaying downtown Christmas-themed store windows in order to amaze both children and adults for prospective sales.
Salon de Noël
Tahiti
The Polynesian Handicraft art association puts some great skill on display showcases, in Papeete, an extraordinary array of know-how and diverse handicraft work in the hall of the Assembly of French Polynesia.