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Participants exit the Huahine pass in the direction of Raiatea on the morning of November 4, 2015 for the first leg of the Hawaiki Nui Va a 2015 outrigger canoe race. The Hawaiki Nui Va a outrigger canoe race is an annual event with more than 100 team of intense racing between Huahine, Raiatea, Taha a and Bora Bora, honoring an ancient sport with great cultural values. The 24th edition of the race hosts teams from Taihiti, France and New Zealand, with the number of teams and countries increasing each year. Originally made in wood, almost all of the canoes are today fabricated with high tech polyester material and carbon fiber. AFP PHOTO / GREGORY BOISSY / AFP PHOTO / GREGORY BOISSY
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In this photo print, participants of the Hawaiki Nui Va a outrigger canoe race are seen exiting the Huahine pass in the direction of Raiatea on a cloudy morning in November 2015. This annual event, held in France-Polynesia, showcases over 100 teams engaging in intense racing between Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora. The race pays homage to an ancient sport that holds immense cultural significance. Now in its 24th edition, the Hawaiki Nui Va a race attracts teams from Tahiti, France and New Zealand, with participation expanding each year. What was once traditionally crafted from wood has now evolved into canoes made with cutting-edge materials such as high-tech polyester and carbon fiber. The image captures a general view of the scene against a backdrop of cloudy skies as these skilled athletes navigate their canoes through open waters. The determination etched on their faces is palpable as they embark on this challenging first leg of the race. Photographed by Gregory Boissy for Agence France-Presse (AFP), this stunning visual encapsulates both the beauty and intensity of this remarkable sporting event. It serves as a testament to not only the athleticism displayed but also to preserving and celebrating cultural values deeply rooted within French Polynesian history.
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