Cultural events of 2023
Matarii i ni’a from late November to Mayand Matarii i raro June to December
During Matari’i I ni’a we prepare the events that will take place during Matari’i I raro. This year’s program includes the Tira, the peho ‘uru clean-up, the oro’a ‘ava and Te Ara Fetu.
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1. Tira workshops
Oriflammes representing Mo’orea values. This year’s Tira will be linked:
- Constellations linked to Mo’orea’s history.
Our first Tira represented :
- The Fee (Taumata Fee Faatupu Hau), Mo’orea’s protective octopus.
- The Tavae, the red-tailed straw, the bird representing balance.
- Mo’orea
Tira bring a touch of color to our ceremonies. They allow the wind to become the messenger of our values, which will be dispersed to the four corners of the Pacific.
2. Fare ‘Aru and Peho ‘uru à ‘Opunoho
Members regularly visit the land to plant and clean around the clean up around the 60 varieties of ‘uru planted by Léon Harehore’s team.
The aim of the project is to plant as many fruit, tuber and other trees as possible to be self-sufficient once the refuge is up and running.
A practice that the Tāhei wants to share and that will enable Mo’orea to face tomorrow’s challenges.
The site chosen is an important one: Opunoho, the island’s matrix, is a cultural mecca.
3. Oro’a ‘ava
Māuruuru to Hervé MARAETAATA and Heipua BORDES for their guidance.
4. Te ara Fetu
Christine BRIANT and Heipua BORDES take us on a journey to the stars.
This apprenticeship shows us the importance of the link between earth and sky. Knowing your sky and your earth allows you to live in harmony with your environment. Reconnecting with the traditional skills of stargazing to better manage resources.
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