Emblem of legendary and naturel heritage of RAIATEA. Following a marital dispute, Apetahi decided to go to mount Temehani. The thought of death came to mind. She severed her own arm, planted it in the ground. She died from loss of blood.

Sometime later, appeared a flower with a corolla to 5 petals, on one side only, we understood than it was the hand of Apetahi and we called the flower: The Tiare Apetahi

The Tiare Apetahi is protected, is prohibited to touch and cut. Pedestrian excursion only with certified guide.

The warm waters of the tahitian islands have sheltered a marvelous treasure for centuries, the pearl oyster Pinctada Margaritifera variety Cumigi, named after the biologist who discovered it in 1820. Pearl farms of Raiatea produce some of the world's highest quality pearls

and offer their best selections. Speciality jewelry stores offering an array of colors and forms are found as well. A lasting memory for every visitor, bringhome a touch of the magic and powerful mana of Tahiti's languid and mysterious lagoons.

Vanilla is a orchid flower which must be fertilized manually in order to produce green beans nine months after. They turn blacks wih the sun. The filling of coconut is used to keep the humidity on feet of vanilla.

The coconut tree bears fruit all year round. The Copra : almond of ripe coconut which we transform into oil, soap and cosmetics. Coconut Palms serve to cover roofs, to make some basketwork and traditional costumes. The trunk is used for

construction and for contruction and handicraft.