Ra'iatea - M with Wooden Offerings at Marae de Taputapuatea

Ra'iatea, Society Islands, French Polynesia

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February 5th 2008
This is the second largest of the Society Islands (after Tahiti) and one that was added to our voyage when the scheduled stop at Niue was cancelled again because of inadequate landing facilities. Ra'iatea means 'bright sky' in Tahitian. The island is located about 25 kilometers short of Bora Bora when travelling from Tahiti. The island is regarded as the 'centre' of the ancient eastern Polynesian ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Raiatea

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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January ... ... read more