Event Calendar, Islands of Tahiti
JANUARY
Trophy Table Art
January 1 - February 10, 2023 Tahiti
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FEBRUARY
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Chinese New Year
January 21 - February 5, 2023 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
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Pacific International Documentary Film Festival
February 4-12, 2023 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​
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Rangiroa Pro
February 20-March 3, 2023 Moorea
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Moorea Marathon
February 24-25, 2023 Moorea
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MARCH
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Tahiti Fishing Contest
March 6-10, 2023 Tahiti
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APRIL
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Tahiti Paddle Festival
April 1, 2023 Tahiti
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Te Henua Enata
April 1-30, 2023
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Polynesian Battle Games
April 7-9, 2023
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MAY
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Tahiti Pearl Regatta
May 17-20, 2023
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Xterra Swim Run
May 21, 2023
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Xterra Trails
May 27-28, 2023 Moorea
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JUNE
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Te Aito Events
June 2-11, 2023
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Tahiti Fashion Week
June 7-9, 2023 Tahiti
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Miss Tahiti Competition
June 23-24, 2023 Tahiti
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Makatea Vertical Adventure
June 21-25, 2023 Tahiti
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JULY
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Heiva i Tahiti
July 6-22, 2023 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.
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Heiva iTu'aro Maohi du Triangle Polynesien
July 8-16, 2023
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Tahiti Moorea Sailing Rendezvous
July 21-24, 2023
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AUGUST
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Tahiti Pro Teahupoo
August 5-20, 2023 Tahiti
The Tahiti Pro is the tenth stop on the 2023 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.
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SEPTEMBER
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Tahiti Soul Jazz
September 28-30
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OCTOBER
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Mister Tahiti Competition
October 7, 2023 Tahiti
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Xterra Triathlon
October 28-29, 2023 Tahiti
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NOVEMBER
Hawaii Nui Va'a - Polynesian Canoe Race
November 1-4, 2023 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.
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​Salon du Livre de Tahiti
​November 16-20, 2023
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11th Holopuni Va'a Hawaiki Nui Voyage
​November 19-24, 2023
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Hura Tapairu Dance Competition
​November 22-December 2, 2023 Tahiti
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DECEMBER​
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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
December 20-24, 2023 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.