Green high island encircled by many shades of blue waters, Tahiti is associated with the ultimate tropical island paradise in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean…

However, Tahiti only makes for one island among a hundred others, all lined with vivid turquoise lagoons and magnificent sceneries. The widely scattered 118 islands of French Polynesia are grouped into five archipelagos and spread over a vast area about the size of Europe.

Besides the natural beauty of its crystal clear waters and lush vegetation, French Polynesia is also a French overseas territory steeped in an extraordinarily rich and intense Polynesian culture among which Tahitian dance, tattoos, craft arts or outrigger canoe races are some of its best known windows…

Alongside other major events hosted in Tahiti, the international ONO’U festival wishes to offer participants a unique opportunity to explore elements of the Polynesian culture and identity in a new and contemporary way, through the graffiti art form.