With every celebration,
we tie new threads
Te nati, the bonds that unite us, invite you to weave new stories and connections, moments crafted to linger, linked in the spirit of Tetiaroa. Each gathering is a thread in our tapestry, intentionally tied. Our festive program crafts joyful bonds through workshops guided by our cultural experts, stories told under the stars and culinary celebrations designed by our master chefs.
A prelude of
emotions and discoveries
Designed to bring together all generations around the Polynesian art of living and the magic of the holidays.
TIMAU RA’AU
Fruit porter race
This endurance race where participants carry heavy fruit loads on their shoulders using bamboo poles with natural fiber bindings draws crowds to celebrate local culture and athleticism.
PITA’A HA’ARI
Coconuts toss
This game of speed and precision pays homage to the essential livelihood of many remote Polynesian islands, rooted in the ancestral methods of coconut harvesting and copra production.
HEI UPO’O
Flower crown workshop
Creating a hei upo’o is a joyful, communal experience. Colorful flowers and fresh leaves are sown or wrapped together, worn for celebrations and gatherings, expressing natural beauty.
NOERA
E te matahiti ’āpī
As the year ends, and we ring in the new, our bartenders and chefs craft unforgettable menus that link Polynesian produce with French gastronomy, tied together with live music and dance.
Ā’AI
Polynesian myths
Gathering around the fire, our master storytellers weave ancestral tales of heroes and trickster gods, lost love, mythical animals and competing chiefdoms in faraway islands.
CINEMA
Under the stars
Lights out, mats on the beach, plush pillows, a giant screen, popcorn -and a fully stocked snack buffet- is really all you need for a magical night out.