French Polynesia has advanced its bid to make the 'ori tahiti traditional dance part of UNESCO's world heritage.
A government delegation has visited Paris for talks with the French culture ministry, which is to vet and support the application.
French Polynesia delegation in Paris for bid to make 'ori tahiti traditional dance part of UNESCO's world heritage. Photo: supplied
Earlier this month, French Polynesia's assembly approved a resolution to endorse the campaign.
A decision on what applications France will submit to UNESCO will be made by President Emmanuel Macron.
A UNESCO team was in Papeete this month to hand over a certificate recognising Taputaputatea marae in Raiatea as France's 44th UNESCO world heritage site.