Tahiti, French Polynesia, the stone walls of a native marae, Mahoi culture, Arahurahu Marae, Heiva Nui celebrations.

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Tahiti, an island in the territory of French Polynesia, has a rich and ancient native culture and the aura of a tropical Island paradise. This image shows the stone walls of a native marae, Mahoi culture, Arahurahu Marae, Heiva Nui celebrations

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Size: 5265px × 3510px
Location: Tahiti, French Polynesia,
Photo credit: © Stillman Rogers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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