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Polynesian culture, the beliefs and practices of the indigenous peoples of the ethnogeographic group of Pacific islands known as Polynesia (from Greek poly ‘many’ and nēsoi ‘islands’). Polynesia encompasses a huge triangular area of the east-central Pacific Ocean.
Polynesian culture is the culture of the indigenous peoples of Polynesia who share common traits in language, customs and society. The development of Polynesian culture is typically divided into four different historical eras: Exploration and settlement (c. 1800 BC – c. AD 700) Development in isolation (c. 700 – 1595)
The Polynesian culture began around 3,000 years ago in the region known as the “Polynesian Triangle,” covering Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island. The ancestors of the Polynesian people are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia and, over centuries, developed distinct navigational skills that enabled them to explore the vast ...
Polynesian culture - Traditions, Arts, Religion: Linguistic evidence suggests that western Polynesia was first settled some 3,000 years ago, by people of the Lapita culture. It has proved harder to establish when eastern Polynesia was settled.
Polynesian culture can be described by five major issues: hierarchy, obedience, family, land, and spirituality (1) [1]. Due to geographic isolation and island living, Polynesians developed a culture of community living that enveloped every part of their lives.
Polynesian navigation of the Pacific Ocean and its settlement began thousands of years ago. The inhabitants of the Pacific islands had been voyaging across vast expanses of ocean water sailing in double...
Only after many years of learning how to voyage long distances, and to survive on the high islands and atolls they found in the sea, did the ocean-oriented Polynesian culture take on its...
Polynesia is a roughly triangular area encompassing islands with many cultural similarities. The points of the triangle are the Hawaiian Islands in the north, New Zealand in the west, and Easter Island in the east. Its other islands include Tuvalu, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, and French Polynesia.
Discover the captivating history of French Polynesia, its legends and colonization, its ancient culture and archeological sites. A fascinating voyage to the heart of this island paradise.
Let’s explore the captivating Polynesian culture you can experience on an expedition to the South Pacific, touching on topics such as local food, music, religion, and the different groups of people you’ll meet along the way.