Two linguists from Havard learning and comparing the languages ,Eric Postdam and Maria Polinsky ,came to query the Puna Reo about certain grammatical rules ."The aim of their researches is the structure and the grammar of the complex wordings in the tahitian language". They appreciate the time they spent with us ,asked many questions and…
After Rurutu in 2008 and Makemo in 2009 ,the Puna Reo holidays center (holidays center without accomodation )took place in the Paopao infant school.
The kids could benefit from our beautiful island of Moorea and its beaches, hiked , learned many things about the marae ,visited the CRIOBE where the life of the lagoon was explained to them.The kids visited as well the turtles and the dolphins at the hotel Intercontinental Moorea ,met some archaelogists on a marae that is being built , did many activities and games by learning songs ,dances,legends and culinary arts.
A japanese television team came to ask the The Puna Reo to talk to them about the life of the land crab , the Tupa ,our legendary animal and favourite dish!
The Puna Reo got the pleasure to share during a meeting with the dancing group that represented Fiji at the universal fair in China. During this great moment ,the Puna Reo members shared their knowledge with this group composed of people from different pacific islands . (see the pictures)
The Puna Reo got the pleasure to welcome the board of the association A Tauturu Iana ,that came together for a general meeting and to have an informal lunch in the beautiful surroundings of the Puna Reo. The children ,who were attending the workshops of the Puna Reo ,could therefore organise a traditional ceremony of…
After the involvement of the Puna Reo in the Arts Festival in Ua Pou in 2007,and with all the friendly ties created,we got the pleasure to welcome a group from Ua Pou with who we could share some songs and some dances .We could,especially appreciate some dances from the Marquisards Islands. A lovely morning of…
After the warm and marvelous stay spent in Rurutu in july 2008 ,the Puna Reo is very happy to have welcomed the Moeaveau Association from Rurutu ,that came with 50 of their members .Half of them were kids. (See the pictures)
Thank you very much to Johnny from the "Lolita Association " (that promotes free softwares ,in particular inside schools ). Johnny came from Tahiti to help Puna Reo with the installation of the Linux free system that is particularly adapted to the old computers.He gave the Puna Reo many advices as well .He could appreciate the songs and the toere…
On friday 4th December 2009,the Puna Reo helped the Paopao primary school for the" polynesian day". Seeing the joy felt by the kids ,these events should be organised more frequently … (See the pictures )
The association Atitia from the university of Berkeley began officially its cultural center the 31st of October 2009…Some associations and cultural groups,included the Puna Reo, were invited . (see the pictures )