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In the heart of the Marquesas archipelago, tattooing - tā moko, or Te patutiki - is more than just a body adornment: it is a language, a living memory and an indestructible link between the individual, his or her community and the world...
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Polynesians have a very strong relationship with the land that nurtures them and with plants. Ornamental flowers, food or medicinal plants, plant-based fabrics - nature is an essential resource that runs through the history of Fenua (1) and accompanies the inhabitants throughout their lives.
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In the Marquesas Islands, the inhabitants live to the rhythm of nature and plants. From the day he is born to the day he dies, the plant kingdom accompanies the Enana: the human being. Flowers, bark, roots, leaves, fruit, juices... bathe him, perfume him, adorn him,...
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The Marquesans developed a monumental habitat and very specific sculptures, the tikis. More than 700 archaeological and legendary sites have been recorded in the archipelago, and the inventory is far from complete. They bear witness to a large Polynesian population before...
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In this mythical land, whose name sounds like a sensual invitation to discover the six inhabited islands out of the thirteen that make up the Marquesas archipelago, a handful of men and women are trying to reconnect with a past buried beneath the...
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Magnificent gardens of endemic flowers, a protected natural environment and one of the most beautiful lagoons in Polynesia. A beautiful escape into the secret garden of many artists. Located less than 10 minutes' flight from Tahiti and...
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