https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o by Colette Darrow en-us 2016-09-21 20:10:24 UTC 2024-08-03 05:59:17 UTC hello@padlet.com darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125558585 Tropical climate. French Polynesia is a very popular tourist spot especially in Bora Bora and Tahiti. French Polynesia is split into 5 sub groups: Marquesas Islands, Society Islands, Tuamotu Islands, Gambier Islands, and Austral Islands.]]> 2016-09-21 20:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125558585 darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125560814 A huge Polynesian festival that takes place during June and July. Celebrates traditional Polynesian and Tahitian dance, celebrations, food, and Bastille Day (July 14th). Festivals were a huge part of Polynesian culture before Europeans started to take over. That's why so much time is spent on Heiva I Tahiti, not only is it celebrating Bastille Day but a majority of the time is spent celebrating traditional Polynesian culture.]]> 2016-09-21 20:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125560814 darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125562491 Typically temperatures don't drop below 80 degrees, even in the winter. French Polynesia is know for the beautiful beaches and incredibly clear water. Since the weather is so nice, the land is known for being luscious all year round.]]> 2016-09-21 20:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125562491 darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125562614 2016-09-21 20:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125562614 darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125892900 Traditional Polynesian music has a very islander feel to it. A lot of their music is sung by a large group of people instead of one solo artist. A huge drum and ukulele presence. ]]> 2016-09-23 00:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125892900 darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125894036 French Polynesia is known for their beautiful pearls and a very popular accessory are pearls (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings). Legend says that Oro (the God of peace and eternity) gave the pearls to the princess of Bora Bora as a sign of his eternal love.]]> 2016-09-23 01:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125894036 darrohan000 https://padlet.com/darrohan000/jxuf4uzyi76o/wish/125895012 1.) French Polynesia is split into different groups of islands. How many groups are there?
2.) What holiday is celebrated during Heiva I Tahiti?
3.) In the legend about the Black Pearls, who does Oro give the pearls to?

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