The French tricolor and flags of French Polynesia decorate downtown Papeete
in the days leading up to Bastille Day.

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Canoe races along the waterfront.

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Artisans' village in the city of Pirae.

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Taking advantage of the holidays to get a tattoo.

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The Bastille Day parade brings out the finest from the French & local military.

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Singers provide melodies as units of soldiers parade back to the gendarmerie.