Written by : Lisa DI SALVIA
You know me: I like it when culture is experienced with the hands, with the heart.
I need to touch her, to listen to her, to really feel her. And with Tā’ati Fenua,this is exactly what we experience at each event: an authentic immersion in our Polynesian heritage, feet on the ground, eyes shining, and soul awakening.
Their mission is a beautiful one: to bring our culture to life, to feel it, and to spread it. And not in a static way. No. Here, we move, we learn, we share. And we leave feeling a little richer, inside.
📍 On Sunday, April 27, Ta’ati Fenua invites us to its TAPA TAPATI event, at the magnificent Jardin de Vaipahi in Mataiea, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. A unique interlude, in the heart of nature, to reconnect with what is essential.
@Ta’ati Fenua
@Ta’ati Fenua
On the program?
Ancestral know-how, gestures passed down with love, and three workshops that immediately made me want to dive in:
– Weaving plant ties – Because everything begins with a connection. With others, with nature. A soothing moment, hands in the leaves, heart in harmony.
– Introduction to to’ere – You feel the vibrations resonating deep within. A pulse that awakens. That brings you together.
– Making tapa – This ancient art, this plant fabric loaded with symbols, which we shape by hand, learning to listen to the rhythm of wood and time.
But that’s not all…
That day, we will be welcomed by the Fa’aravaianuu association, on the lands steeped in history of Teva i Uta. And everything is designed to ensure we experience a complete, simple and profound moment:
🥥 A kava sharing experience, to anchor the moment in ritual.
💧 A purifying bath, to unwind and refocus.
🍰 A shared snack, because culture is also about that: eating together, sharing, and laughing.
🌺 And a signature Teva welcome, full of generosity and authenticity.
It’s all there. It’s all true.
And I already know that I will come out of it changed.
📌 Practical information:
Price: 3,000 XPF / adult – 1,500 XPF / child (6-12 years)
To be paid on site (cash only)
Places are limited, remember to register!
📞 Registration via Facebook Messenger or at 89 25 78 22
🔗 Follow Tā’ati Fenua on their page : facebook.com/taatifenua
📅 And find all the details of the event here : Event TAPA TAPATI
With Tā’ati Fenua, culture becomes a living experience
TAPA TAPATI is much more than an activity.
It’s an encounter with the land, with your ancestors, and with yourself.
A precious interlude to experience the soul of the Fenua, in a natural and sacred setting.
