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The biggest and the most popular festival in the whole of French Polynesia is the Heiva i Tahiti. Celebrated in Papeete, this month long festival (June–July) represents Tahiti at its best, featuring traditional sports, parades, traditional dance and even a Mr and Miss Tahiti contest.
Heiva Rima’I is a month-long event showcasing Polynesian art and handicrafts. During the event, all the islands that constitute French Polynesia take part in a handicraft competition. The highlight of the event is the official inauguration and the parading for the Hiva Vaevae (the celebration of home rule).
