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The Garden Island

The island equivalent to the Garden of Eden, Huahine is an immense tropical jungle thriving with coconut plantations, vanilla orchids, banana groves, breadfruit trees and watermelon fields. Beyond its lush landscapes and bright blooms, Huahine is also a culturally preserved sanctuary with sacred temples hidden throughout dense vegetation. Undoubtedly, this island will leave you spellbound.

Part of the Leeward Group of Society Islands, Huahine is a 40-minute flight from Tahiti and rests in close proximity to Raiatea , Taha'a and Bora Bora . The island is divided into two parts: Huahine Nui (big) and Huahine Iti (small). The name Huahine, a variation of the Tahitian word vahine (woman), presumably refers to a mountain ridge resembling the outline of a pregnant woman—a symbol of the island's irrefutable fertility.

Huahine is exceptionally green—perhaps with envy, since fewer travelers frequent her sandy shores and lush hillsides than her favored counterparts, Moorea and Bora Bora. For this reason, though, Huahine has retained the alluring essence and authenticity of early Polynesia. The locals pride themselves on preserving what they genuinely believe is the most picturesque island in Tahiti; and our clients who visit often find that Huahine becomes their favorite island, returning again and again to find the same landscape still unchanged over time.

Archaeology enthusiast or not, book a 4x4 Tour and enjoy an educational and insightful discovery of Polynesia's past. Just outside Maeve Village you will find the largest stone temple with hundreds of excavated structures and many more still uncovered. In the nearby Lake Fauna Nui, visit the ancient stone fish traps considered so sacred that only descendants of the Tahitian royal family can remove them. Lastly, climb Matairea Hill and encounter remnants of countless religious and ceremonial monuments. You can also watch a feeding of the sacred blue-eyed eels in a freshwater lake near the town of Faie.

Final Impression

Mystical, captivating and alluring, Huahine is admittedly one of our favorite islands in French Polynesia. It's usually a popular choice among repeat visitors who have already seen Moorea or Bora Bora and now seek a new experience. Regardless, first timers will love the welcoming hospitality of the locals and the absolute serenity of the island's natural surroundings.

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Huahine Honeymoon Hideaway

Featuring Hotel Le Mahana Huahine and Maitai Tahiti

Discover Tahiti`s capital of Papeete with one night at the Maitai Express Tahiti then experience the lush island of Huahine with five nights in a Deluxe Lagoon View Bungalow at the welcoming Hotel Le Mahana. Package includes round-trip international air from select California cities, round-trip inter-island air on Air Tahiti, daily breakfast and dinner for two on Huahine, Jetski tour, 4x4 tour, motu picnic, snorkeling tour and more.

Three Island Discovery

Featuring the Moorea Cooks Bay Hotel, Maitai Lapita Village and InterContinental Le Moana Bora Bora

Discover the islands of Moorea, Huahine and Bora Bora. Includes round-trip international air, inter-island airfare, three nights on Moorea, three nights on Huahine, and three nights on Bora Bora in an overwater bungalow. Package also includes free daily breakfast, snorkeling excursions, 4x4 safari, a private driver and restaurant reservations of your choice on your final night in Tahiti, plus added romantic amenities for our honeymoon clients.

There are two distinctively unique hotels on Huahine. The first is the lakeside Maitai Lapita Village . This charming resort was built around a carefully preserved ancient village and has its own dedicated museum in the hotel lobby. The second is the beachfront Le Mahana Hotel , located on the southern tip of Huahine Iti in a protected inlet.  Known for its outstanding chef, this lovely liitle resort is a popular stop for sailors navigating French Polynesia. Both are charming options; but if you seek a non-resort experience, there are also a few small establishments known as pensions scattered around the island.

Huahine Accommodations

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Designed specifically for Polynesia, the Paul Gauguin is a deluxe vessel offering all-inclusive small-ship luxury to just 332 guests. Flawless, friendly service from a European-trained staff emulates the delightfully unhurried and unregimented Polynesian way of life. Spacious ocean-view staterooms, most with balconies or verandas, open to sweet-scented tropical breezes and lush island vistas. Fine international and French cuisine is served on an open-seating basis in three restaurants. Polynesia's translucent, shimmering aqua lagoons are begging to be explored and there is no better place to do so than from the Paul Gauguin's retractable watersports marina. 

Tahiti Yacht Charter

Experience the luxury of private yacht cruising in Tahiti with custom cruise itineraries through Bora Bora, Raiatea, Taha’a and Huahine aboard your own private catamaran. Enjoy secluded white sand beaches, stop at a remote motu and swim in translucent lagoons – the beauty of Tahiti Yacht Charter is you can do as much or as little as you want. The crew will tailor your sailing experience to your desires, taking into account the type of catamaran, the season and the duration of your cruise. The fleet of 30 modern and luxurious catamarans can accommodate anywhere from two to twelve people. Each is equipped with two kayaks, two floating hammocks, dinghy, snorkeling and fishing gear.  

Maitai Lapita Village Huahine

The lakeside Maitai Lapita Village is a charming resort built around a carefully preserved archaeological site on the western shore of Huahine. Located walking distance away from the main village of Fare, this hotel combines convenience with lush scenery and a unique sense of character. The hotel's historic surroundings tell a special story, while a museum in the lobby is dedicated to the history and culture of the island's original ancestors.

Hotel Le Mahana Huahine

Hotel Le Mahana Huahine is located in the heart of Avea Bay on the west coast of Huahine Iti and just a short distance from the village of Parea. Although farther from the airport than the other hotels on the island, it has a great location with its own private, white sand beach and coral garden right in front of the hotel.

Generally speaking, the natives appreciate a quiet lifestyle; but Huahine is still a very active island. The main town of Fare springs to life on Sunday mornings when the outdoor market brings truckloads of fruit and produce to the waterfront. Every year in October, the Hawaiki Nui Va'a, the largest outrigger canoe race in the South Pacific, starts from the island of Huahine. On that special day, the air is filled with excitement and intense electricity.

Popular water activities in Huahine include Marc`s Motu Picnic , Jet Skiing , 4x4 Tours , sailing and sport fishing. The island also has some of the best surf in the South Pacific, particularly at Ava Mo'a Pass near the reef in Fare. Feeling creative? Journey through the expressive side of Huahine life and discover the fine artistry of Melanie Shook Dupre. Inspired by the surrounding lush Polynesian landscapes and lifestyles for over 39 years, Melanie gracefully captivates island life through her paintings and portraits. A true visual charm, "Galerie 'Umatatea", located in Maeva, Huahine is a must see. 

Huahine Activities

4x4 Island Tour

Explore the island of Huahine on this 4x4 island tour. Start by visiting Fare, the main town of Huahine, followed by a visit to the village of Maeva where you'll tour the ancient Marae (archaeological sites). You'll then continue on and visit a vanilla plantation and then have a chance to see and feed the sacred blue-eyed eels of Faie. You'll end the tour with a stop for a panoramic view at the Belvedere lookout point. Fruit and soft drinks are provided on the tour. Tour requires a minimum of 4 persons to operate. Operates: Everyday

Jet Ski Tour of Huahine

Enjoy a thrilling Jet Ski ride across Huahine`s blue lagoon. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will cruise the shallow waters with stops around the island, encountering stingrays and perhaps even a few reef sharks. This tour includes a stop at a motu for swimming and photos. Operates: Everyday

Huahine Land and Sea Tour Combo

Explore Huahine by 4x4 with stops to see the archaeological sites, including ancient Polynesian temples and a vanilla plantation to learn about its cultivation and production. The last stop will be in the village of Faia where you will find a small creek inhabited by the sacred blue-eyed eels od Huahine. Explore the lagoon by outrigger canoe. Along the way your guides will share the island`s history and sacred legends. Stop in the coral gardens for snorkeling before heading to the motu for a delectable picnic. On the way back stop at the aquarium to meet the fish and reef sharks. Tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. Transfers included. Operates: Everyday

Motu Picnic 3-in-1 Tour, Huahine

Board the comfortable, traditional outrigger canoe for a cruise. Along the way your guides will share the island`s history, sacred legends and provide insight into island life. Then there is a stop in the coral gardens for snorkeling among the many species of tropical fish. After working up a good appetite, you will enjoy a delectable picnic on a white, sandy motu.  Lunch includes: chicken, fish, a selection of salads, fruit, and local beverages. On the way back stop at the aquarium to meet the fish and reef sharks. Tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. Transfers included. Operates: Everyday

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Huahine's Lush Landscape

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Tours & excursions in Huahine

Things to do in huahine – our excursions and tours.

Into the wild, deep into the blue or up in the air, there you go… here is our selection of the best tours and excursions of Huahine.

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Huahine Off the Beaten Path: Private Guided Tour

The garden island, the authentic, the wild & untamed, pristine Huahine is a mysterious and truly enchanting island. In today's Polynesia, Huahine is definitely one island you don't want to miss out on. If you want to maximize your experience and discover all the hidden treasures of the island, we recommend a 4-hour tour.

Discovery and Islet Picnic

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Nature Walk and 4WD Safari Discovery

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Land & Sea Immersion and Motu Picnic

Discover Huahine's countless treasures exploring in 4WD and outrigger !

Activities and excursions in Huahine

Located within the Society’s archipelago, more precisely one hundred and seventy-five kilometers northwest of Tahiti, Huahine is composed of two islands that are connected by a bridge and surrounded by a coral reef. Nicknamed the Big Island, Huahine Nui is located in the North, while the small island of Huahine Iti is in the South. Apart from its breathtaking landscapes and beaches, this island is also famous for its diverse activities. Whether you travel alone, as a couple, with friends or with your family, we have a large range of activities and excursions of all kinds.

What to do during a stay on the island of Huahine?

In the air, on land or at sea, there are many possibilities. During your stay, you can explore the marine fauna and flora surrounding the island with a mask and snorkel. You do not need to venture far, just 50 meters from the shore, where you can see many endemic species. After swimming in the tropical waters, nothing like having a glass of fresh juice and tasting local specialties. To discover the beautiful lagoon of Huahine, do not hesitate to opt for a private boat tour. During your tour of the island, you will have the opportunity to stop by the pearl farm, test the traditional punch and enjoy a snack, all this throughout a 3h30 walk.

Details about excursions in Huahine

Are you a thrill seeker and not afraid to get wet? Enjoy a Jet Ski ride! To ensure your safety, you will be accompanied by a guide who will make you discover every corner of the island. You can also enjoy a 4WD excursion to appreciate Huahine’s lush vegetation, very popular with travelers for its lush vegetation. You can then visit the “marae”, fish traps, vanilla plantations and the Belvedere panoramic site. If you also do not have much time to spend in Huahine and you want to discover in one day the wonders of the island, a “land and sea combo” could be the ideal option. During a day full of emotions and discoveries, you will discover Huahine in 4WD, and then enjoy a lunch on a charming islet. Feet in the water or in the sand, you can enjoy local specialties.

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Travel Guide

Huahine, the authentic island.

Less than an hour’s flight from Tahiti, Huahine is a wild paradise where watermelon and coconut plantations emerge from the jungle. It is nicknamed “the authentic”. The island is divided between Huahine Nui in the north and Huahine Iti in the south. The two territories are connected by a bridge of a hundred meters. Huahine is much larger than Bora-Bora but has far fewer inhabitants. It offers lush vegetation and unspoiled landscapes, far from the tourist circuits. Its charm is appreciated at the slow pace of a rediscovered Polynesia. There is a bewitching feeling of a return to nature.

About Huahine

Location: Society Archipelago

Area: 74 km²

Population: 6,400 inhabitants

Main City: Fare

From Tahiti: 180 km, 45 mins

Airport: Fare

Why Visit Huahine

Many beautiful discoveries await the visitor on Huahine. The lagoon is wonderful and its turquoise waters are home to multicolored fish, black tip sharks and even turtles. The views from the island’s many beaches are breathtaking. Huahine is indeed a wild island. Its particular relief and its luxuriant vegetation hold all the attention. The experience becomes almost initiatory as the legends of men have mystified this environment.

Coming to Huahine is not only to enjoy an unequalled nature, but also to be in contact with a population concerned with preserving its rites and traditions. Living mainly from farming and fishing, the inhabitants value their ancestral skills and give a great place to handicrafts. The authentic Huahine is one of the cradles of the Polynesian culture of yesterday and today.

However, the island has adapted to the tourist circuits. You can now find satisfactory accommodation and hotels in Huahine as well as quality restaurants. In addition, the visitors can turn to numerous sports and cultural activities .

The Essentials of Huahine

1. enjoy the natural beauty.

Huahine has a stunningly lovely lagoon and its beaches are among the most beautiful in Polynesia, especially in the villages of Fare in the north and Parea in the south. The warm waters are both crystalline and tinted with infinite shades of blue. Beyond, the green mountains and the cliffs participate in a real explosion of colors. The landscape is magical and lends itself to relaxation but also to the most beautiful experiences.

A boat trip around the island allows you to see the incredible relief and the intensely colored landscape. From the beaches, excursions are also possible by jet ski or kayak to explore the surrounding sandy motus. On land, you will find that hiking in Huahine offers unforgettable views.

2. Meeting Traditional Polynesia

Huahine has an exceptional archaeological heritage. It has many marae, ancient Polynesian sacred places. On the shores of Lake Fauna Nui, the remarkable Maeva marae impresses by its size and takes the form of an open-air museum. The coral rock platforms and the vertically erected stones are voluminous. The mana, the spirit of Huahine, is palpable.

Local life is logically permeated by traditions, rites and customs. On the central lake, impressive stone aquatic enclosures, called fish pens, recall ancestral fishing techniques. Further on, in the village of Faie, one marvels at a stream teeming with huge blue-eyed eels, which, according to popular belief, are the reincarnation of the ancients. Everything is legend on authentic Huahine.

3. Discovering The Local Life

Staying on Huahine gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Polynesian culture and enjoy the best the island has to offer: a privileged contact with its population. You will not miss the chance to stroll through the small town of Fare, nor to participate in the traditional Tahitian Sunday oven. Having a rental car in Huahine is a great way to go around, which will allow you to meet the inhabitants and their craftsmanship while passing through picturesque villages.

In the south, on Huahine Iti, you can enjoy the secrets of a vanilla plantation and then have fun customizing your pareo, the traditional local garment. In the north, on Huahine Nui, you can visit a pearl farm and a shell museum before going to a distillery for a wine tasting. The local artisans are happy to show you around their facilities and share their passion.

Huahine in a Nutshell

Huahine is a raw gem whose charm will leave no one unmoved. Its wild nature and the beauty of its lagoon are its main assets. On the bangs of mass tourism, the island has a satisfactory and diversified offer of accommodation and activities. Much less popular than Maupiti or Bora Bora, Huahine remains economically more affordable and has many points of interest related to history and daily life.

With daily flights from Tahiti, Huahine is one of the most accessible destinations in French Polynesia. Three to four nights on site are necessary to discover and enjoy the island. You wish to obtain personalized advice and benefit from the expertise of tourism professionals? Our team is here to help you. Contact us today to start planning your vacation in Huahine and French Polynesia !

Good to Know

Etymology: The island owes its name to the fantastic silhouette of a pregnant woman lying on her back, drawn by the peaks of Mount Tavaiura. One can see her forehead, her face and the curves of her belly. Huahine literally means ” sex of a woman “.

Culture: Next to the Maeva marae, a traditional building on stilts now houses a documentation center dedicated to navigation and Polynesian customs.

Celebrations:  In September, Huahine is the annual starting point of a great dugout canoe race: the Hawaiki Nui. In addition to the competition, the inhabitants organize beautiful traditional events, mixing sports, dance and culture.

Custom:  The inhabitants are deeply attached to the land of their ancestors. In a concern of transmission and memory, they bury their dead on their own properties.

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Green Day Forced to Pause Detroit Concert Due to Unauthorized Drone 

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Green Day temporarily halted their concert at Detroit’s Comerica Park on Wednesday night due to a “potential safety issue.” During their rendition of “Longview,” the rock band ran off the stage without warning.

Billboard confirmed that an “unauthorized drone” had been spotted hovering within sight of the stage by security, who pulled the band offstage. No explanation was given to the crowd, who continued singing in the band’s absence, although a message soon appeared on the stage’s video screens that read: “Show Pause. Please standby for details.”

Billie Joe Armstrong and all of @GreenDay just ran off stage. Not sure what is happening here in Detroit… pic.twitter.com/kAD8Fr789g — Senator Dayna Polehanki (@SenPolehanki) September 5, 2024

The band — Billie Joe Armstrong , Mike Dirnt , and Tre Cool — returned 10 minutes later to resume the song. Armstrong didn’t address why the band left, instead saying, “How you doing? We’re gonna pick up where we left off.”

Following the show, Green Day took to social media to explain the situation, writing, “Detroit! Sorry for the delay in the show tonight, stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.”

Detroit! Sorry for the delay in the show tonight, Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.💚 #greendayDetroit — Green Day (@GreenDay) September 5, 2024

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In October, Green Day will honor the 20th anniversary of  American Idiot  with a massive reissue that pairs the original 2004 “punk rock opera” with its B-sides, bonus tracks, unreleased demos, and live recordings from the era. American Idiot 20th Anniversary , out October 25 as either an 8LP/2Blu-Ray or 4CD/2Blu-ray deluxe edition, also boasts the film “Heart Like A Hand Grenade,” 35 minutes of of the band live at the BBC, and a new documentary titled “20 Years of American Idiot.”

The band has been  celebrating  American Idiot  (and 1994’s  Dookie ) as part of their tour, playing the 2004 double-album in its entirety.

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DETROIT - From a security scare to a lot of rock music to a little bit of politics, 40,000 concertgoers had the time of their lives at the home of the Detroit Tigers.

Green Day headlined at Comerica Park on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas.

There was four and a half hours of music with some politics mixed in throughout the night.

Before Green Day even took the stage, a QR code appeared where fans could enter for a chance to win an autographed poster from the band. The code took them to a page where they could register to vote or confirm they were registered in order to enter to win.

Later on, Green Day lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong changed the lyrics of “American Idiot” in the second verse from “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” to “I’m not part of a MAGA agenda.”

For what it’s worth, the crowd did erupt in cheers to that. No boos were heard.

Armstrong, at one point, also asked the crowd if they were going to vote.

Toward the end of the concert, he went on a bit of a political rant asking concertgoers to avoid things like propaganda.

“No more propaganda. No more pundits. No more BS. No more left, no more right, no more being confused. All these political parties. All this BS. They’re just propaganda that gets put on our phones from algorithms and corporations. They’re trying to make us think and steal our minds.”

“Tonight is not about that. Tonight is about us. Tonight is not a political party. Tonight isn’t even a party. It’s a celebration!”

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No reason was given. A message appeared on the video screens after a few minutes reading: “Show Pause. Please, standby for details.”

According to Billboard , it was caused by a security scare due to a drone. And the Free Press reports Detroit Police detained the person suspected of flying it. Ten minutes later, the band continued where they left off.

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The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan on '90s Feuds and Fandom — and How He  Really  Feels About Green Day (Exclusive)

The longtime rocker has gained lots of wisdom in his 30-plus years of music-making

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• The Smashing Pumpkins' frontman Billy Corgan is busier than ever before and moving intentionally through family milestones and work life
• Not only is he in the middle of touring, but he's also growing his other businesses like the National Wrestling Alliance and Madame ZuZu's Emporium
• Corgan is also an involved husband and father, sharing kids Philomena and Augustus, as well as a baby on the way, with wife Chloé Mendel Corgan

After 36 years as a professional creative, Billy Corgan is still amazed at where his life has taken him.

A man of many talents, the 57-year-old is continuing to evolve alongside his bandmates in The Smashing Pumpkins, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlin, Katie Cole, Jack Bates and Kiki Wong. Corgan is also amidst a time of transformation himself as an entrepreneur and most importantly, as a soon-to-be father of three.

Catching up with PEOPLE, Corgan says that touring lately — with Green Day on the Saviors Tour — has been a bit of a full-circle moment.

"What's wild is that we first played with Green Day in 1994 in Lollapalooza. They weren't just starting out, but they were just starting to be known, and they were a little younger than us," he shares. "Here we are, some 30 years later. They've obviously have had incredible success and sharing that success with us and sharing their stage with us, has been great and a lot of fun."

The Smashing Pumpkins are mixing fan favorites and their own picks on the setlist. With the recent release of Aghori Mhori Mei , the band moves forward while tipping their hat to their classic sound.

"The last record we made, which we started during the pandemic, was this 33-song massive affair. It was very well received but, in making it, I started feeling like, ‘OK. The next album probably should be something a little simpler,' " Corgan shares.

"It came upon this idea of going back to our original sound as a way of seeing if there was anything fresh there, and that's kind of where the album comes from. It's not so much of trying to go backwards."

He continues, "You know how people say you can't go home again? I thought the exercise of trying to go home again, with where the band started, was an interesting one. You would see where you've changed and where you're still the same, or something like that. People seem to really like it, and so, I guess that was a good idea."

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At some shows on the Savior Tour, fans get a peek at Corgan's kids — Philomena , 5½, and  Augustus , 8½ — who regularly come onto the stage and dance along to the band's hits.

"Between Washington, D.C. and New York, they were with me on the road with no nanny, no help. So you can imagine trying to be a rock star at night and a dad during the day, with no help," he shares, noting that the stretches are intentional and meaningful for him.

"What's interesting about it and the reason I do it is because it gives us the chance to really bond. They get a real sense of what I do, and they're part of the rhythm of the day — going to the show and waiting backstage and then, of course, they come out on stage with us and dance. That's sort of our family creed. If you're at the show, you have to be part of the show."

The long days are "grounding" for the rock star, who notes, "I want my children to be proud of me, but I want them just to be as proud of me for being a good dad as they are of me being on stage in front of tens of thousands of people. I think the fact that they get to see that so intensely on the road really helps our relationship when we get off the road."

Corgan's children are also seeing the camaraderie of tour life as the rock stars' extended families mix and mingle. After years in which bands on the '90s alternative scene were "super competitive because you are all trying to get on MTV and on radio," there's been a "beautiful" shift, he says.

"You look around you. They've survived and you've survived and you have this kind of mutual respect and you understand what they've been through without necessarily knowing every specific. And they certainly know what you've been through to make it this far," he shares. "In our case, breaking up multiple times and all that type of stuff — to Green Day's credit, they've stuck together, and I think that's at the root of their success. We certainly wish we had stayed together during sort of the difficult times. So, I think when you connect with people from your generation, it's very much kind of a, 'Wow, we made it through this crazy journey and here we still are.' "

Corgan continues, "The other day, Billie Joe's wife [Adrienne Armstrong] and my wife were connecting a little bit. That's really what it's about, right?"

"It becomes more about family and I think when you have that respect for other bands and you understand what their families go through and what they go through, there's a shift," he continues. "It sort of left being about being competitive with one another on the musical landscape and more about admiring that they've held it together. It's hard to explain, but I do think it floats both ways."

Fatherhood has also helped propel Corgan in some of his creative pursuits, and it's encouraged him to keep his family close amid his different endeavors.

"I didn't have children until my late 40s. This thing occurred to me that I never expected, which is, I wanted to make sure that when they were old enough to understand what I did. I wanted them to be proud of me, not for what I'd done before they were born, but what I was doing currently," he explains.

"So it really motivated me to work hard so that I could feel strongly that when they saw what I was doing, they would feel pride and ownership of what I was doing. When you're on stage and there's 45,000 people and your children get up there with you, they're looking out into that same sea of faces," he shares.

"I think that gives them a real sense that my journey, as complicated as it's been, has yielded something that's positive for them because when they're kids, that's with how they think. As they grow older, I want them to then relate back to these experiences and understand that my journey is very unique, and I want them to feel inspired by that because I want them to live their dream, whatever dream that they want to dream."

Corgan's kids get to see him living his dreams, not only on stage but in his many other pursuits. The family is known to spend time together as Madame ZuZu's Emporium , the Highland Park, Ill. tea house that the rocker owns.

"We just announced that David Arquette, who owns the Bozo the Clown brand, is going to teach a painting class as Bozo. He said he's an authenticated Bob Ross painting teacher," he shares.

"It sold out immediately. We're planning a bigger set of Bozo events so that's the kind of stuff we get into there — really fun, collaborative projects."

Corgan is also proud owner of the National Wrestling Alliance, the oldest wrestling organization in existence.

"Seventy-six years and counting," he says with a smile. "Our 76th-anniversary show was August 31, and I actually went in between Green Day tour dates. Start from Nashville, got on the bus, drove all night, work in Philly all day, then back on the bus to drive to Pittsburgh that night."

Glimpses of everything unfolding in Corgan's world can be seen in his recently released reality show, Billy Corgan: Adventures in Carnyland. The show is all about Corgan juggling his many projects with family life.

"People really seem to like that because it's an inside look at why I bother with this crazy life with the professional wrestling. I try to balance it against a very successful, musical life, and my family. Plus, there's always other stuff going on," he shares.

The first season concludes with Corgan's wedding to wife Chloé Mendel Corgan , 31, who is currently expecting the couple's third baby . Philomena and Augustus appear in the show, running around both swept up in and amused by the circus around them. It's just what the hands-on dad hoped for.

"I think that's what I'm trying to do is inspire them — not to make them like me, but to make them like themselves, because I didn't have that; I didn't have that support from my family," he says. "My family would be against me playing music, and so it was painful for me and even when I had success, it kind of became complicated."

Corgan has built that family feeling into everything he does, including his interactions with fans.

"Most fans are based in a sense of idolatry. At the base of it, they don't want you to get off whatever pedestal they think you're on and be a real person. Along the way, I was uncomfortable with that, so I took myself off the pedestal," he says. "There were periods that were very difficult because fans sort of rejected me for being me or being honest. But what's happened, I think is, and I think you see it with the way social media has changed, authenticity and honesty are actually very valuable these days. And most of the fans that have stuck with me, the reason they've stuck with me, is they feel like they know me — not whatever character I play on television."

The rocker finds it "rewarding" to continue to navigate fan relationships and find new ways to connect with people across all his industries.

"I've always endeavored through our music and through our videos, to say, 'Hey, look, what we do here is fun and fantastical. But at the end of the day, these are real people making real music.' And if you can connect with that, there's an even richer experience there."

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Everything we know about unexpected interruption at Green Day concert in Detroit

Green day rushed off stage due to drone.

Derick Hutchinson , Lead Digital Editor

DETROIT – The Green Day concert at Comerica Park in Downtown Detroit night was abruptly and unexpectedly interrupted on Wednesday night.

Here’s what we know so far .

Concert details

The concert at Comerica Park began at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, as Green Day continues its “The Saviors Tour.”

The band began this tour July 29 in Washington, D.C. Detroit was the 18th stop, and Green Day is now heading to Coors Field in Denver for the next show on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Green Day announced this tour would take place as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Diamond album and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot.

What happened Wednesday

Fans were treated to a strange scene early in the concert.

Green Day was only about 15 minutes into their set when they were suddenly rushed off the stage without explanation.

A “show pause” sign took over the empty stage with the message, “Please, standby for details.”

The band returned about seven minutes later and continued playing from the same spot they left off.

Drone caused interruption

Officials from the Detroit Police Department provided some clarification about what interrupted the concert later in the night.

Apparently, Comerica Park security noticed a “potential safety issue” that turned out to be a drone.

The person flying the drone was found outside Comerica Park and detained.

Police said they are still investigating.

Green Day responds

At 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, the band posted on X:

“ Detroit! Sorry for the delay in the show tonight, Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding .”

Detroit! Sorry for the delay in the show tonight, Stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.💚 #greendayDetroit — Green Day (@GreenDay) September 5, 2024

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The 33-year-old has experienced both the highs and lows in his golfing journey after he won DP World Tour titles in 2017 and 2018, before making headlines the following year by defeating Tiger Woods in the quarter-finals of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

“I’ve been working hard on my game for a long time and it’s nice to see that paying off in recent weeks,” he said. “I was at a really low point in my career mentally and I was thinking to myself whether golf is really what I wanted to do moving forwards.

“I’ve started to gain some confidence recently and it’s been by far the most fun I’ve had on a golf course over the last few years. I’m starting to enjoy my golf again.

“I’ve had time to realise what is important in life and even if I did stop playing golf, I know that my family and my children will not think any different of me. It has been a healthy process for me to go through.”

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Perm Krai, Russia

The capital city of Perm krai: Perm .

Perm Krai - Overview

Perm Krai is a federal subject of Russia located in the east of the European part of the country, in the Volga Federal District. Perm is the capital city of the region.

The population of Perm Krai is about 2,557,000 (2022), the area - 160,236 sq. km.

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History of Perm Krai

For the first time the word “perm” was mentioned in “The Tale of Past Years”, a fundamental source in the interpretation of the history of the Eastern Slavs created in the early 12th century. Perm were one of the peoples who paid tribute to the Kievan Rus. They were found by the first Russian expeditions to the Urals, to the north of the Kama River basin. Later, in Russian chronicles, this territory was called Old Perm or Perm Vychegodskaya.

Unlike Perm Vychegodskaya, the land along the upper reaches of the Kama River became known as the Great Perm. This name is often found in the written monuments of the 14th century. In the 14th - 17th centuries, the Great Perm included extensive lands along the Kama from its origins in the west to the Ural mountain range in the east, and from the upper reaches of the Pechora River in the north to the Chusovaya River in the south.

Novgorod merchants were the first ones who got interested in the Great Perm (furs and tributes). In the 14th - the first half of the 15th centuries, the Grand Duchy of Moscow began to encroach on the lands in the upper Kama. In the early 15th century, the first Russian settlements were founded in the Great Perm.

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In the second half of the 15th century, after the Novgorod Republic ceased to exist, the area became part of the united Russian state. Russia significantly expanded its borders to the east and gained access to new natural resources.

In the 17th century, the town of Sol Kamskaya (Solikamsk) became an important center of military, economic and cultural assimilation of the Middle Urals in the north. In the south-east, the newly constructed town of Kungur played the same role. In the first quarter of the 18th century, about 46,000 people lived on the territory of Great Perm, about 65% of them were Russians.

Until 1727, the Middle Urals was part of Siberian gubernia with the center in Tobolsk, then Perm was part of Kazan gubernia, and, from 1781, by order of Catherine II, the Perm region ruled by a governor-general was formed.

It remained the main mining area of the Russian Empire until the end of the 19th century. There were more than 110 mining plants producing cast iron, iron, steel. For a long time, it was the main provider of copper. Salt production was also developed. In the east of the Urals large deposits of platinum were discovered. By the end of the 19th century, gold mining grew twice.

The 20th century was marked by intense growth of the local industry: engineering structure became more complex and rich. During the Second World War, more than 120 plants were evacuated in the Western Urals. Such branches of industry as chemical, non-ferrous metallurgy, oil-processing developed intensely; oil deposits prospecting began; a number of pulp and paper mills was concentrated in the region; new towns grew on the basis of new industries.

In 1938, Perm Oblast was formed. In 1940-1957, it was called Molotov Oblast. In Soviet times, the Komi-Perm Autonomous District was part of Perm oblast. In 1993, with the adoption of the Constitution of Russia, it became an independent subject of the Russian Federation.

In 2003, a referendum was held in which the residents of Perm Oblast and the Komi-Perm Autonomous District supported the unification of the two regions into one. In 2005, these two administrative regions ceased to exist and the united Perm Krai was formed.

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Perm Krai - Features

The territory of Perm Krai is located in the basin of the Kama River, which provides access to 5 seas (the Caspian, Azov, Black, Baltic, and White). The length of Perm krai from north to south is 645 km, form west to east - 417.5 km.

The climate is temperate continental. Winters are long and snowy. The average temperature in January is minus 18.5 degrees Celsius in the north-east and minus 15 degrees Celsius in the south-west, in July - plus 18.6 degrees Celsius.

The largest cities and towns are Perm (1,043,000), Berezniky (134,700), Solikamsk (91,000), Chaikovsky (81,300), Kungur (63,600), Lys’va (58,800), Krasnokamsk (51,000), Chusovoy (42,700). The national composition according to the 2010 Census: Russians (87.1%), Tatars (4.6%), Komi-Permians (3.2%), Bashkirs (1.3%), Udmurts (0.8%).

Perm Krai is rich in various natural resources: oil, natural gas, coal, mineral salts, gold, diamonds, bog iron ore, peat, limestone, precious and decorative stones, construction materials. One of the largest deposits of potassium salts in the world - Verkhnekamskoye - is located here. It occupies about 1,800 sq. km., the thickness of salt-bearing layers reaches 514 m. Forests, mostly coniferous, cover about 70% of the territory.

This region is one of the most economically developed regions in Russia. The basis of the local economy is highly developed industry. The main branches are as follows: oil, chemical and oil chemical, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, wood processing. All potassium fertilizers in Russia are produced here.

Attractions of Perm Krai

The most famous museum in Perm Krai is the Perm Art Gallery that has the world-famous collection of Perm wooden sculpture and one of the richest in Russia collections of masterpieces of Russian icon painting. The museum of local lore in Perm has a number of interesting exhibits telling about the nature of the Kama region, its rich historical past from prehistoric times to the present day.

Not far from Perm, on the high bank of the Kama River, you can find “Khokhlovka” - an architectural and ethnographic museum covering an area of 42 hectares. The museum has unique wooden buildings of the 17th-19th centuries. Every summer, various folk festivals are held in the territory of this open-air museum.

In the south-eastern part of the region, in the town of Kungur, there is a unique natural monument of nationwide importance - Kungur Ice Cave. This is the only cave in Russia adapted for excursions. The old town of Kungur, founded in 1663, is a historical town with about 70 monuments of architecture.

Solikamsk is one of the oldest towns in the Urals. There is a unique museum of salt here. The town’s architecture reflects the techniques of Moscow architecture of the mid-17th century and the local tradition dating back to pagan times.

There is a number of interesting places along the Chusovaya River connected with many historical events, well-known figures of Russian history (Ermak, Stroganov, Demidov, Emelyan Pugachev). On its way the river crosses several mountain ranges, therefore, on its banks there are many picturesque rocks.

There are several architectural monuments in the towns of Osa, Usolye. Belogorsky Monastery and Gubaha Ski Resort are also worth mentioning.

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