Learn Tahitian with Parau Ohie

InterContinental® Resorts French Polynesia launches its “Parau ‘ōhie” app for Tahitian cultural immersion

BLOGS, Resort, Within the Resort

August 14, 2026

In response to our staff’s desire to learn or relearn Tahitian and our guests’ growing desire to discover Polynesia’s linguistic wealth, InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa and Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort have taken the initiative of creating the Parau ‘ōhie app.

“It was our encounter with e-reo, a Tahitian language learning platform, and our cultural commitment, that led us to start this exciting project,” says our Regional CSR Manager for InterContinental® Resorts French Polynesia. “We’re delighted to offer our guests a new dimension to their Polynesian experience, allowing them to discover the Tahitian language and immerse themselves in local life.”

“Parau ‘ōhie” is much more than just a language app. In addition to a games section and an online glossary that helps users learn the meanings and pronunciations of new words and expressions, the app offers a complete immersion in Polynesian culture. Users have access to practical information about cultural events organized by the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa and the InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort, as well as information about the local flora and fauna.

Our goals are clear:

• To invite all our customers and partners to download this application before their trip, so that they can start their Polynesian adventure even before arriving in the territory.

• To engage with our staff encouraging them to make learning the Tahitian language fun.

This application will serve as a guide throughout guests’ stay, allowing them to exchange a few words in Tahitian and discover the wealth of local flora and fauna. It will also be a valuable training tool for our staff, helping them to deepen their knowledge of the Tahitian language and the hotel’s cultural and natural heritage.

“Parau ‘ōhie” is now available for download.