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July 2023

The village of Atuona, cradle of the culture of the Marquesas Islands

The village of Atuona, cradle of the culture of the Marquesas Islands

Explore Atuona, a hidden gem in the heart of Hiva Oa. This unique village, a living museum, preserves and perpetuates the rich Marquesan culture. Here, the “paepae”, traditional dry-stone houses, are a living testimony to the craft expertise of the Marquesans of the past, and the ancient art of tatau (tattooing) is still very much …

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