Va'a Fenua
Traditional fishing va'a on the Polynesian lagoon

Polynesian Cultural Foundation

Va'a Fenua

Preserving the values of the va'a, healing through culture, strengthening ties with the peoples of Te Moananui.

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Preserving the values of the va'a — respect and humility

Matari'i i ni'a

Season of Abundance

The Pleiades rise. The season of abundance, fertility, and sharing has begun.

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Te Pū Fa'aui i te Hiro'a Māohi

Papeno'o Cultural Center

Te Pū Fa'aui i te Hiro'a Māohi

In the heart of the Papeno'o valley, the Te Pū Fa'aui center hosts ceremonies, practitioner retreats, and hiro'a māohi workshops.

120

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24

Sessions

8

Partenaires

Va'a Mata'a

Addiction Recovery Program

Va'a Mata'a

A monthly 5-day cultural immersion in the Papeno'o valley for former crystal methamphetamine dependents.

47

Bénéficiaires

8

Sessions

12

Partenaires

VA'A FENUA TV

Health & Culture TV Show

VA'A FENUA TV

A television series on health and culture in French Polynesia. Episode 1 available.

0

Bénéficiaires

1

Sessions

6

Partenaires

International Va'a Symposium

Toward UNESCO Recognition

International Va'a Symposium

The symposium brings together the peoples of Te Moananui around the va'a as shared intangible cultural heritage.

200

Bénéficiaires

3

Sessions

15

Partenaires

Featured Projects

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Va'a Mata'a — Cultural Immersion Program
Health

Va'a Mata'a — Cultural Immersion Program

1 640 000 FCFP raised66%
87 donors
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2nd International Va'a Symposium — Cook Islands
Culture

2nd International Va'a Symposium — Cook Islands

820 000 FCFP raised46%
43 donors
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Fare Hape — Matari'i Ceremonies 2026
Culture

Fare Hape — Matari'i Ceremonies 2026

445 000 FCFP raised47%
29 donors
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