Episode 2 of 2
Celebration of Annexation
- When
- 14 July 1881
- Where
- Tahiti
- Part of
- France annexes Tahiti
In July 1881, crowds in Tahiti celebrated the annexation, marking the first Tiurai festival.
On 14 July 1881, the population celebrated the fact that Polynesia belonged to France. This event marked the first celebration of the Tiurai, a national and popular festival, reflecting the new colonial status.
Sources
- Tahiti Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15
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