Manava, welcome! The Fare Pōte'e of Maeva
receives you in the serenity of an original Polynesian house
If there is a place, such as this shady and mythical fare, where to feel and
live the
quality and harmony of the olden days life, do we not deprive ourselves
and let us enter the world of ancient Polynesians such that they
bequeathed to the people Maeva.
Visitors will appreciate the importance of the fare pōte'e environment cultural heritage and
its exceptional state of preservation. Maeva, the ancient capital of
Huahine, housed the chiefdoms of the island, it was one of the most
important spiritual centres of Polynesia, as well in the number of marae
in place as in their concentration in the Fa'una Nui lakeside and on the hill of Mata'ire'a.
In this unique landscape where cohabits ancient places of worship and villagers, the museum of Maeva was installed in the fare pōte'e, the former meeting place of the village. Gathering relics unhearted in recent decades.
One can see adzes, hooks, hammers, tattoo hammers, oars, paddles, tapa... tools and other yesterday objects.
Archaeological treasures reflecting how rich and important is the Ma'ohi cultural heritage.
Preserving our cultural heritage
