Today, ‘ori Tahiti is a popular and thriving art form with studios worldwide, and this weekend, dancers from across the state ...

Heiva allows its competitors to actually scald themselves with fire. Tahiti's Heiva Festival: The surprising home to one of the world's great dance competitions.

KAPA‘A — When the sun sets on the first day of Heiva I Kaua‘i Tahitian dance and drumming competition, the gates will reopen for Po Afi Kaua‘i Samoan Fireknife Competition starting at 6 p ...

She recently returned from a month in Tahiti, where she performed with a group of 200 dancers in Heiva I Tahiti, the top Tahitian dance festival and competition.

When the rat-ta-tat-tat of toere and other Tahitians sound on Aug. 2 and 3 at the Kapaa Beach Park, the Heiva i Kauai, or ...

KAILUA-KONA One of Naone Lee-Tolentino s earliest memories is performing Tahitian dance at a competition ... was named “Mr. Heiva 2019,” and said he’s participated in the event every ...

Tahiti: Beyond the beaches. The bizarre Heiva Festivities reveals an overlooked culture. Author of the article: By Daniel Wood. ... When we dance, it’s an expression of Tahitian pride.

An average of 65 to 75 children ages 4 through 18 enter Heiva i Kauai’s solo competition. Their teachers choose the color and style of adornments. The competitor below wears adornments of fresh ...

Heiva I Hawaii returns to Kailua-Kona this weekend for three straight days of competition and festivities showcasing Tahitian dance and culture. ADVERTISING Heiva I Hawaii returns to Kailua-Kona ...