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Tahiti, man climbing a coconut tree, Traditional Tuaro Maohi competition, Polynesia
The traditional coconut tree climbing competition during Tuaro Maohi in Polynesia features a fascinating competition where participants, dressed in traditional fashion, compete to reach the top of a coconut tree. With agility and speed, they climb the slippery trunks, often without any safety equipment, to remove the coconut from the top.
