Tahiti stock photos, Two men wrestling, Traditional Wrestling Competition, Tuaro Maohi, Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian wrestling within the Tuaro Maohi competition embodies physical strength, technique and culture in captivating ways. Competitors, dressed in traditional fashion, compete in athletic confrontations, inside a defined circle filled with sand, using holds and movements inherited from previous generations. This show demonstrates the richness of Polynesian cultural heritage, where wrestling becomes a means of expressing power and resilience, while celebrating the ancestral traditions at the heart of Tuaro Maohi.
