ANCESTRAL ALLIANCE & ALIʻI LEGACY
BORA BORA SACRED SITES
The ancestral connection between Pora Pora and Kauaʻi flows through Pele and her shark brothers, anchoring a sacred lineage that spans the Pacific. Our stewardship preserves the wahi kapu that whisper the stories of the aliʻi and the enduring spirit of the islands.
Ancestral Wahi Pana
The connection between Bora Bora and Kauaʻi is woven through the moʻolelo of Pele and her shark brothers, Kamohoaliʻi and Kuhaimoana, and is carried forward through our ancestral alliance with the aliʻi of Bora Bora. The sacred landscapes of Faanui Valley stand as living testaments to this shared heritage.
Marae o Marotetini
Ofaʻi Honu Rock
A primary ancestral temple located at the edge of the sea, serving as a powerful spiritual anchor for the island’s heritage.
Hidden within Faanui Valley, this turtle-carved stone and its birthing stone represent the sacred cycle of life and royal continuity.
Faanui Valley aka Valley of the Kings
The marae and royal burial tomb of King Puni (Teihotu Matarua), the first conquerer of Pola Pola, Raiatea & Tahaa
Marae o Kuamokualiki
A site of immense ancestral connection, preserving the sacred space where history and ceremony converge.
Preserving Sacred Landscapes
Focused on the Faanui Valley and the sacred birthing stones, our Kanaka Maoli-led efforts restore the wahi kapu. Through an ancestral alliance with the aliʻi of Bora Bora, we protect sites like Marae o Marotetini and the royal burial tombs of King Puni, honoring the deep pulse of connection between Pora Pora and Kauaʻi.
Support Bora Bora Stewardship
Your donations directly fund the protection and restoration of sacred sites in Faanui Valley and across a Pora. Join our commitment to cultural stewardship and help preserve these ancestral landscapes for generations to come.