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Transformation for May

ByLarissa May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

Happy May !

Tahitian Va’a

A Tahitian pirogue, or va’a, returning back before sunfall at Pointe Venus, Tahiti.

“Si tu voyages dans le pirogue de quelqu’un, chantes sa chanson.”
If you travel in the pirogue of someone, sing his song.

Image from my 2020 Calendar in French/Tahitian.Chicago Mosaic

Wishing you a wonderful month!

Larissa

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Transformation for May

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Happy May !

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