Sport

Hawaiki Nui Va’a, the World’s Greatest Polynesian Canoe Race

August 21, 2025

The Hawaiki Nui Va’a is the largest Polynesian canoe race in the world. Held every year between October and November in French Polynesia, it gathers thousands of paddlers from across the islands and beyond. More than just a sporting competition, it is a cultural and festive celebration that highlights Polynesian heritage and the art of […]

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