the morning.
This afternoon I went over to Varari and visited Tiki Village. It is a
cultural and folkloric center with a representation of a traditional
village. I got to watch Tahitians weaving palm fronds, dying pareos, sewing
garments for sale, making floral crowns, sculpting wood and stone, and
creating jewelry from Tahitian cultured pearls (there are as many pearl
shops in the Moorea as there are pubs in Ireland).. I am told that one can
also watch traditional Tahitian Tattoos being applied on occasion - yikes.
All the items being made are available for sale and everyone was very
friendly. Two men serenaded me on their ukuleles
If you feel like becoming a Tahitian chief you can reserve the Royal
Floating Fare, a private houseboat (pictured), where your lunch is served by
canoe. I did not even ask the price. On several evenings during the week the
Tiki theatre Village dancers and musicians present a Polynesian show.
For those that are interested, they also specialize in creating authentic
Polynesian weddings (symbolic only), they will transform you into a Tahitian
prince and princess for the ceremony and it takes place on a marae altar
with a Tahitian priest, and you can rent the Royal Floating Fare for your
"honeymoon".
