The yearly June-July "Heiva" (meaning "party") features an incredible traditional dance and singing contest. Every night, dance schools perform having trained all year for this exclusive event. It is a highlight of a stay in Tahiti & its Islands.
In Tahiti, it takes place at "Place Toata" along the Papeete water front and tickets can be purchased on location.
The Pacific International Film Festival takes place in Papeete in February every year.
It takes place in Teahupoo at the Tahiti Peninsula in August.
The best world surf champions compete on the dangerous Teahupoo wave.
Closed on Monday – opens from 9 30 am to 5:30 pm
Tel: +689 54 84 35
Pointe des Pêcheurs, Punaauia
The event takes place in November every year in Tahiti.
The monoï is the oil made tradionally out of coconut oil and the gardenia flower (called "tiare Tahiti"). The event gathers the various persons throughout the country involved in this small specific industry for a week of presentation of their local products. There are demonstrations on how to use the products and it also features some very nice traditional presentations in the costumes they used to wear before the arrival of the Europeans.
Very interesting to learn about the artist but no original paintings.
Open daily from 9 :00am to 5 :00pm
Tel: +689 57 40 52
Papeari
Free entrance. Be aware that the museum belongs to a pearl shop but buying pearls from it is not compulsory. You may just go to have a look and learn about pearls.
Open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Tel: +689 46 15 54
Located in Papeete
Featuring a good selection of contemporary and local artworks, Galerie Antipodes’ showcase ranges from paintings, sculptures and ceramics. Offers purchases of artwork via online from 20% to 50% off the public prices, under certain conditions.
Located in Fare Tony, Papeete
Tel: +689 54 05 05
[email protected]
www.galerieantipodes.com
With several rooms, the Galerie des Tropiques displays many of French Polynesia’s finest artwork. Works range from paintings, carvings, ceramics, and sculptures.
Located in Bld Pomare, Papeete
Tel : +689 41 05 00
Open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5.30 pm & Sunday on demand
Located in Centre Vaima, Papeete
Tel : +689 43 04 18
www.ganeshatahiti.com