#72989 - 05/19/08 02:33 PM
July 09 Fest
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chrisd
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Hi,
This is my 1st time writing to this forum. Also, next summer will be our 1st visit to FP. My wife and I very much like Polynesian music and dance. It would be great to be in Tahiti during part of the annual July festivities. My hope is to try to stay somewhere in or near the capital for enough time to appreciate things - then go to perhaps one other island and stay at a pension. We're not fancy resort types - though they do look quite nice.
I've spent the last few weeks researching as much as I can. My wish is for someone to recommend a place for us to stay in - or near Papeete that would be comfy and fun. Like I said, our interests in the capital are to spend as much time as possible seeing live music, dance, etc. After, then we'll spend time on another island.
I'm hoping to do this returning from Indonesia (where we spend our summers). It would be a dream come true to witness a few days of competitions.......thanks...chris
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#72995 - 05/19/08 06:52 PM
Re: July 09 Fest
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Poehere
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THe heiva is 7 to 20th July, there is a couple of pension where you could stay -don't know if they're "fun" places though. One is the Heitiare Inn in Faaa 7500 cfp a night(near the airport), you'd be able to get "le truck" from Papeete until appr. 9 pm to get back or you could try the Fare SUisse in Papeete (10.000 cfp), walking distance from all the action.
Many other islands to chose from thereafter, depends on what you expect or want to do
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#72998 - 05/19/08 07:54 PM
Re: July 09 Fest
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chrisd
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thanks so much......... (by "fun" I just mean nice family places--- also popular with local people) I hope for more replies.... chris
Edited by chrisd (05/19/08 07:56 PM)
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#73004 - 05/20/08 09:15 AM
Re: July 09 Fest
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BarbiJKM
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I have heard good things about Fare Suisse, though I have not stayed there myself. I believe Hamara knows more about it.
The Heiva 2008 schedule does not seem to be posted online yet; it generally comes out at the end of May/beginning of June. Keep doing a google search for "Heiva 2008 Tahiti." I'll post it here if I find it! (Poehere, do you have access to it yet?)
Don't miss the artisan festival (Heiva Rima'l)during the Heiva; it's located, I believe, at the Aorai Tini Hau Hall. Artists and craftspeople from all the islands display and sell their handmade crafts -- it's wonderful!
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#73005 - 05/20/08 09:20 AM
Re: July 09 Fest
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BarbiJKM
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Here is the schedule of Heiva canoe races (va'a) posted by Tahiti Tourisme:
Individual and Team Canoe Races
July 3-July 19
July 3 & 4: "Heiva I Tahiti", different races with different categories in Papeete, Tahiti.
July 5: "Heiva I Tahiti Tane Toa", circle island tour of Moorea, departure from Tahiti, six padders.
July 10: "Te Aito Tama", one paddler marathon in Mahina, Tahiti.
July 11: Te Aito Va'ahine", one padder marathon in Mahina, Tahiti.
July 14: "Super Tauati Edouard Maamaatua", 16 paddlers from the airport to To'ata Place.
July 19 and July 26: 3rd and 4th Training Selection for the Championship in Taaone/Pirae, Tahiti.
For more information, please contact: ftvaa@mail.pf
Dates and events are subject to change.
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#73006 - 05/20/08 09:22 AM
Re: July 09 Fest
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BarbiJKM
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Here is info on other activities, with email address for more info, from Tahiti Tourisme:
Heiva I Tahiti 2008 (Cultural Festival)
July 7-July 20
The largest cultural festival in all of Tahiti taking place at beautiful To'ata Square in Papeete, Tahiti. In addition to the dance and singing competitions, there are sporting events, cultural demonstrations, cuisine and artisans. For more information, please email: contact@heivanui.pf
International Golf Open
Early July
International event at the 18-hole Olivier Breaud golf course located at Atimaono in Mataiea, Tahiti.
"Te Aito Va'a"
July 10-July 12
Three-day individual outrigger canoe race. The top 100 qualified rowers will compete in the "Super Aito Va'a". For more information, please contact: ftvaa@ifrance.com
"Heiva Tuaro Maohi 2008"
July 11-July 14
Traditional sports' competition including javelin throwing, stone lifting, coconut tree climbing and canoe racing at the "Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands", from noon to 4pm. For more information, please contact: enoch@mail.pf
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#73016 - 05/20/08 11:24 AM
Re: July 09 Fest
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chrisd
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Registered: 05/19/08
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Great. thanks........
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#73242 - 05/24/08 02:18 PM
Re: July 09 Fest
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Poehere
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No, Barbi not program yet, they are refurbishing To'ata (in a hurry lol)and the organisation this year is done a little differently than last year, as soon as program comes out will post. BB Heiva will prob start around 22nd June, always early) and barracks already put up.
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#73251 - 05/24/08 03:48 PM
Re: July 09 Fest
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vaitape
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Poehere, we are really looking forward to catching some events this summer. We probably will only catch the very end events in Papeete on 18 and 19 July. Have heard that Raiatea has Heiva events but not sure when they are scheduled. Will you be able to post event calendars for Raiatea and Rurutu too?
Mauruuru, vai
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