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Moetai Brotherson, President of French Polynesia, and Vice President Minarii Galenon-Taupua visit with youth during pre-concert workshops at an interfaith Easter event in Papeete, Tahiti, on April 6, 2026.© 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Moetai Brotherson, president of French Polynesia, visited with around 800 youth at an Easter interfaith event in Papeete on April 6, 2026.
“I am very happy to be here,” President Brotherson said. “It is very inspiring to see youth coming together to grow closer to God.”
The event brought together youth of different faiths for a day of interfaith workshops followed by an evening concert centered on music, worship and a shared belief in Jesus Christ.
The concert is part of an ongoing effort to bring together youth of different faiths in Tahiti to promote understanding, friendship and shared values through music, reflecting the Easter message of “Greater Love,” a theme centered on the Savior’s love, through unity and service.
Organized by the Council of Churches for Youth, an interfaith council representing several Christian denominations, the second annual Interfaith Easter Spiritual Concert was held at Parc Paofai in Papeete and welcomed youth and leaders from multiple Christian denominations across French Polynesia. The event aimed to strengthen faith, encourage unity and provide a space for young people to express their beliefs.
The initiative began in 2024, when leaders and youth from different Christian faiths shared a vision to create a platform where they could express and share their beliefs while strengthening unity within their community.
Since then, the interfaith effort has continued to grow, bringing youth together through events that foster cooperation, understanding and a shared commitment to follow Jesus Christ.
Before the Concert: Workshops and Connection
Before the concert, participants engaged in a series of interactive workshops focused on prayer, praise, fellowship, health and service. These experiences formed a central part of the day, inviting youth to connect, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships across faith traditions.
During the workshops, President Brotherson and Vice President Minarii Galenon-Taupua, met with youth and participated in the activities.
President Brotherson added that the activities encouraged participants to reach out and connect with others.
“It is not always easy, but it is part of the beauty of what is happening here today,” he said.
As participants moved through the workshops, many described a shared spiritual journey that led naturally into moments of prayer and reflection.
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Youth and families gather at Parc Paofai in Papeete, Tahiti, for an interfaith Easter event on April 6, 2026, celebrating unity in Jesus Christ through music and worship.© 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.A Culminating Concert of Faith and Unity
The evening concert served as a culmination of the day’s experiences, bringing together participants and performers in a shared expression of faith through music, testimonies and worship.
The program included a combined interfaith choir, known as Himene Amui, along with performances from each participating denomination.
Each denomination contributed to the program, highlighting both the diversity of traditions and the unity found in a shared belief in Jesus Christ.
More than 1,000 people attended the event, including over 800 youth participants, with more than 300 taking part as performers representing five Christian denominations.
“I felt immense joy participating in this event… My fears disappeared,” said Ohana Renvoyé, a young woman from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, describing how the experience helped her overcome her fear of singing in front of others.
The event also gave many young people a sense of confidence and pride in expressing their faith publicly, as they sang, prayed and shared testimonies together.
“Despite our differences, we were united around the same Christ,” added Asahel Taharia, a young adult from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Leaders and Youth Reflect on the Event’s Impact
“To testify that Jesus Christ is risen and that He calls us to be disciples of peace is truly wonderful,” said Noelline Parker, president of the Council of Churches for Youth and Welfare and Self-Reliance Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tahiti. “My heart is filled with gratitude.”
Participants emphasized that the event was more than a gathering. It was a moment of true spiritual unity as youth from different faiths came together in shared belief and purpose.
Organizers expressed a desire to continue the event as an annual gathering, building on its success to further strengthen faith and unity among youth across French Polynesia.
The event highlighted the growing role of youth in building bridges across faiths and strengthening unity within their communities.