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Luke receives a full-sleeve tattoo of a mahi-mahi on his right forearm in Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands.0:55 He chooses the design to commemorate his Pacific passage, during which he relied on the fish as a primary food source for a month.1:07 The artist, Daniel, incorporates traditional symbols into the stencil, which Luke selects for its personal significance.1:37 Following the tattoo session, Luke attends Bastille Day celebrations in Nuku Hiva.3:55 The festivities include a local parade, a food festival at the community center known as the Barak, and a pageant to elect a local representative.8:08 Luke observes that while the Marquesas Islands remain a French territory, residents generally maintain a positive view of the relationship due to French economic subsidies for housing and food.4:43 The day concludes with local performances and community gatherings at the Barak.8:29

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