Most of the inhabitants of French Polynesia (about 80%) are ethnic Polynesians or Polynesians mixed with Europeans. The rest of the islanders are mostly Chinese and Europeans. The overwhelming majority of the population speaks both French and Tahitian. Polynesians have a positive attitude towards France, but a part of them wants independence and favors a return to the heritage of their ancestors, at the same time the other is proud of belonging to French culture. Half of Polynesians consider themselves to be Protestants, and about 35% are Catholics. You will also find on the island adherents of other religious conviction such as Seventh-day Adventists and Mormons. Regardless of religion, many islanders believe in ancestral spirits that can appear in the world of the living as ghosts and even make contact with relatives.
French Polynesia celebrates Christmas on the night of December 24-25th along with the entire Catholic world, and this date falls on the hottest and …
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The amazing nature of French Polynesia has glorified the islands as a piece of paradise. The forests, beaches, lagoons and mountains of the country, …
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Polynesians are fairly tolerant of homosexuality. Moreover, on the islands, it is often possible to meet people called “faafafine” – these are men with female manners who were brought up in the family as girls. A similar phenomenon existed among the Polynesians even before the invasion of the Europeans. Boys are beginning to be raised as girls, usually due to the absence of girls in a family. Faafafine are not transgender people, that is, they do not feel like women in male bodies. They are considered to be the third sex and may have connections with men, but they are not considered homosexual.
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Polynesians are incredibly hospitable, generous and very friendly, but often do not initiate contact with strangers because of their inherent modesty. However, the heart of a local resident can be won with a sincere smile or greeting. Polynesians can be best described as relaxed and calm people. They love to dance, relax and eat – and do not worry about those extra kilograms at all. It is not customary to keep track of your weight and engage in sports to maintain slenderness on the islands. The very nature of the islands is conducive to good nature and relaxation: it is always warm here, with wonderful flowers growing about, and there are no poisonous plants and animals in the country at all.