Background
Taste of Tahiti is a non-profit organization, founded in 2014 by a group of young people from the island of Huahine; those people wanted to share their passion for their culture through dance, music, and food. Selected members of the group from Huahine and Roger Mou, the liaison between Huahine and California, introduced the Taste of Tahiti and brought over 70 people from French Polynesia to the City of Temecula. These people, from the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, and Bora Bora, connected with the city of Temecula. The group performed at the City Hall of Temecula, where they received an official proclamation from the City Council. A reminisce of this connection is showcased on the 3rd floor of the City Hall which signifies a working development between the two sister cities of Temecula and Huahine. On a yearly rotation basis, we will appoint local non-profit organization/chapter to be able to share positive and financial impacts.
Objective
Our main objectives are to raise awareness about cultivating future generations, keeping traditions, and promoting their islands and Pacific neighbors through culture, food, music, dance, and people. Reconnecting the triangle of the Pacific, which includes Tahiti, New Zealand, and Hawaii is imperative. One of the organization's goals is that the Taste of Tahiti event will be able to bring a positive economic impact on these islands, bringing tourism to the islands natural resources
Mission
To share our cultures and values as our ancestors have been promoting through generations with one simple ingredient: show your actions with a pure heart.
Celebrating our 10th year!
Although we did not have out TOT in 2020 due to the covid, we will be entering our 10th edition in 2023 and to celebrate this milestone, we will be bringing back all our people from the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora and Maupiti together again.
Our team
Each and everyone of our team members are on volunteer basis.
We are extremely thankful to all for their time and efforts that makes this event a success.
Tara Kim
Temecula | Since 2014
Melody Pye
San Diego | Since 2015
Sabrina Thompson
Hemet | Since 2016
Roger Mou
Tahiti & Temecula | Since 2014
Francis Villierme
Huahine | Since 2014
Rony Mou Fat
Raiatea | Since 2015
Clara Oldham
Raiatea | Since 2015
Marilyn Greg
Raiatea | Since 2016
Taumata Tuiaiho
Moorea | Since 2016