Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for this aqua-centric luxury resorts. The major settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon. Produce of the island is mostly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and the plentiful coconut trees, which were historically of economic importance for copra. According to a 2008 census, Bora Bora has a permanent population of 8,880.
- Location: Bora Bora is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It is located in the French Polynesia, and it is the overseas territory of France. Its original name is actually Pora Pora, the letter “b” doesn’t even exist in the local language, and it means “First Born.“ The island is 7 million years old but was first discovered in 1722. It is located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti, and around 2600 miles south of Hawaii.
- Language: The most spoken languague is French, although in some families they still speak the traditional languages. In some turistic places you can speak English.
⇢ Alphabet of Bora Bora
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- Currency: The currency of French Polynesia is the franc (XPF)
-$1.024 COP = $38.00 XPF
HOLIDAY DAYS
- January 1st: New Year.
- March 5th: Arrival of the First Missionaries and Gospel Day.
- April 17th: Easter Monday.
- May 1st: Labor Day.
- May 8th: Victory Day.
- May 25th: Day of the Ascension.
- June 5th: Whit Monday.
- June 29th: Day of Internal Autonomy.
- July 14th: Bastille Day.
- August 15th: Assumption.
- November 1st: Hallowmas.
- November 11th: Armistice Day.
- December 25th: Christmas.
Some of the most popular festivals are the
Chinese New Year (Is celebrated at the end of January and mid-February), the
International Marathon Festival (Is celebrate at the end of February) and the
National Beauty Contest (the most beautiful women and men of the country are
chosen, during the months of April and May).
WEATHER
Bora Bora weather is officially divided into two seasons, summer and winter.
If you live in the northern hemisphere you may be surprised to know that the Bora Bora summer and winter seasons are at the opposite time of year to yours. Look on the map and you will see that French Polynesia is south of the equator.
TYPICAL FOOD
The main food of Bora Bora Island is fish. This island is Excellent in local cuisine where French style dishes mend with the island’s natural source of delicious fish and juicy fruit.
- Sushi – This dish was first introduced in South East Asia which is prepared with fish and rice. In Bora Bora sushi is prepared with the fresh fish which has been directly brought from the ocean with local ingredients and sweet rice. Sushi is a fresh meal prepared with fresh fish catches in the island.
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- Foie Gras – This is a famous French dishes which is prepared with Bora Bora’s unique techniques. A foie gras is a mixture of seeped in purple egg plant with spices of a island is a wonderful twist on the customary dish.
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- Rotisserie Pork – This dish is best dish cooked with fresh pork and the slices with pineapple are the finest way to pamper your taste. It is a local famous dish of island which promises a fresh taste of the island.
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- Mahi Mahi dish – It is usually prepared with vanilla sauce. The tourist of the Bora Bora really enjoy this dish and been appreciate by them. The vanilla they used in this dish is grown in Bora Bora Island so we can see fresh vanilla dishes in this island. This dish is considered as best dish in Bora Bora.
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- Tahitian Vanilla Panna Cotta – It is an Island-grown orchids which produce vanilla distinct any other. It is prepared with fresh cream and sugar which is chilled with vanilla; this smooth dessert is a definite blaze after dinner enjoyment.
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- Banana or Papaya Puree – This purees known as po’e is the most popular dessert served on the island. The purees are usually baked, covered with sugar and coconut milk.
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- Poisson Cru – It is a national dish of French Polynesia. Poisson cru means a raw fish in French which tastes best. Firstly, the fish is lightly cooked in lemon juice and then it is mixed with fresh salad and bathed in coconut milk. Mostly the poisson cru is prepared with fresh tuna and also includes chicken, pork, sweet potatoes, bread fruit, rice, local fruits too.
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- Tahitian fruit pudding – It is a famous fruit pudding found in all restaurants. It is an traditional dish of the island. Originally the pudding was covered in banana leaves and then to be baked in the fire pit. This easy baked edition is easier in the current kitchen.
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- The trio – This dish is prepared with Tahitian fish for a real taste of French Polynesia. This dish includes island flavors like vanilla, curry or lime. It is the favourite dish of the tourist of bora bora.
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TOURISTIC PLACES
- Matira point:
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- Monte Otemanu:
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- Monte Pahia:
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- WWII Guns Faanui:
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- Plage Matira:
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- Musee de Marine:
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HOPITALITY
- Conrad Bora Bora Nui: It´s a five star hotel. The prices are between $3´070.427.
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- Four Seasons: It´s a five star hotel. The prices are between $5´551.662.
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- Bora Bora Pearl Beach: It´s a four star hotel. the prices are between $1´705.818
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GLOSSARY
- Gospel: any of the four books of the bible that contain details of the life of Jesus Christ.
- Whit Monday: Monday of Pentecost
- Bastille: a military building
- Hallowmas: All Saints Day
- Pamper: to give someone special treatment, making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want.
REFERENCES
- https://www.vuelaviajes.com/curiosidades-sobre-bora-bora/
- http://youqueen.com/travel/where-is-bora-bora-located/
- http://www.buscounviaje.com/idioma-moneda-horarios/polinesia-francesa-pf
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g311415-i869-k2253654-What_are_some_helpful_Tahitian_French_phrases-
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