From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Finally, the Essence of French Polynesia – Part XIII

by suzan on October 21, 2009

NOTE: This is the final chapter of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part XIII- Finally, the Essence of French Polynesia

As I did the research for this article, the words “noble, naked and savage” came pretty close to describing the essence of French Polynesia. The nobility is seen in cultural pride. The rebirth of everything Polynesian has [...]

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Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture – Part XII

by suzan on October 17, 2009

NOTE: This is part twelve of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part XII- Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture

Tricia Allen is a contemporary Anthropologist. She holds a masters degree in Anthropology from the University of Hawaii. She has chronicled the modern revival of Polynesian culture; its art and tattoo. Besides her academic expertise in Marquesan culture, she [...]

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Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture – Part XI

by suzan on October 11, 2009

NOTE: This is part eleven of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part XI- Anthropologists – Keepers of Culture

Contemporary Polynesia is experiencing a dramatic rebirth of culture. Sadly, much detail about ancient Polynesian life will be lost forever. However, thanks to the work of a few anthropologists from the last two centuries, cultural restoration is in full [...]

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The Essence of French Polynesia –
Polynesian History (1595 – Present) – Part X

by suzan on October 2, 2009

NOTE: This is part ten of a thirteen part article. Enjoy!!!
Part X- Polynesian History (1595 – Present)

After 200 years of cultural contamination by European visitors, the Polynesian way of life once nurtured by isolation was about to come to an end. The final blows to Polynesian culture were delivered by missionaries, merchants and whalers. Starting [...]

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