island of love - Tahiti Legends

BLOOdy mAry’S
discover a Bora Bora icon, where the day’s fresh catch is displayed on
ice. The host/hostess explains precisely what each fish is and how it
can be prepared for you (beef, chicken and vegetarian choices are also
available). have a drink under the ceiling fans, with your feet in the sand
as the chef prepares your selection just to your liking.
OThEr POPULAr ACTIvITIES
Bora Bora’s pristine lagoon is home to a colorful array of coral and
marine life, with some of the best scuba diving sites in french Polynesia.
for scuba divers, the biggest attraction to Bora Bora is undoubtedly the
large population of giant manta rays. for beginners or non-divers, the
helmet dive by Aquasafari allows you to get up close with an amazing
underwater walk.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS An integral
part of everyday Tahitian life. Before the
great navigators arrived, islanders would
dance to celebrate special occasions or
the end of a war, the few musical
instruments available being used to
mark the beat. Later they were used to
celebrate the arrival of new visitors,
European explorers, who were somewhat
surprised by these unknown rhythms.
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BORA BORA ExPERIENCES
DRUMS The pahu (drums),
over which shark skin was
drawn tight by strings, are
still used today. Beaten
with the hands or with
drumsticks, they are played
side by side with the toere,
a long cylindrical drum
with a split along its side.
PrivATE lAGOOn CrUiSE & MOTU BBQ
Enjoy your own exclusive, private tour of Bora Bora’s beautiful
lagoon with motu BBq picnic. Approximately 5–6 hours, with your
own private boat and guide. Or for honeymooners, choose your own
romantic, private lagoon cruise with “in-the-water champagne BBq.”
SUnSET CrUISE
Experience the magic of Bora Bora and enjoy the peace and tranquility
of the South Pacific from the water. marvel at the spectacular colors of
the setting sun, as you cruise on its stunning lagoon, sip Tahitian cocktails
and learn about the history of Bora Bora and the other islands.
CONCH SHELL When
blown through the hole
pierced near its pointed
end, the conch shell
(known as pu) emits a
powerful sound. Now
used in many ceremonial
dances, it was mainly
used originally by warriors,
or as a signal at sea.
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UKULELE Compared to
the percussion instruments,
the ukulele is a relative
newcomer. Imported
from Hawaii at the turn
of the century, today it
is as much a part of the
Tahitian myth as the shell
lei and grass skirt.