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Journey to the Austral Archipelago, the original Polynesia

2022-06-17T04:16:25.037Z


600 kilometers south of Tahiti, there is a secret and endearing Polynesia. The three main islands, Rurutu, Tubuai and Raivavae, have an air of unspoiled and soothing paradise, ideal for travelers seeking intimate experiences and sovereign nature. Far from the bustle of the world.


With the agility of a feline, barefoot and wearing a simple sarong, he quickly climbs an imposing stalagmite in the middle of the cave, sits up on this improvised throne then spreads his arms towards the sky like a wanted to kiss the sun.

His gaze freezes.

At this moment, Olivier Teuai Lenoir is possessed by mana, this spiritual breath which connects him to the culture of his ancestors and which he reactivates deep within him.

Celestial moment: with his superb tattoos that illuminate his amber skin, the silhouette haloed in a subdued light, he looks like a Polynesian god in his stone sanctuary.

In Polynesia, Olivier Teuai Lenoir is a personality.

An ardent defender of traditional Polynesian culture, of which he is the ambassador throughout the world,

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”, cooing), his native island in the Australs, where his clan lives.

It is here, on my island, that I recharge my batteries and draw inspiration for…

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Source: lefigaro

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