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The Heiva Festival is the soul of Tahiti

By Athena Lucero If it's July, it's Heiva Festival month in Tahiti, a stunning celebration of ancient Polynesian culture, ...
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.m. at Kapa‘a ...
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 this ...
KAILUA-KONA - Visitors who followed the sound of drums down to Hale Halawai Saturday and Sunday were treated to the high-energy sights and sounds of the 2018 Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition.
Pacific Island vibes are coming back to the 305 with Heiva Miami. And this year, they’re making a splash with an extra day and way more food to feast on. From canoe races to hula dance lessons, it’s a ...
Hold on to your paddles, Miami! The Black Belt Paddler Challenge is making waves again, and this year, they’re teaming up with the very first Heiva Miami. It’s a splash of culture, games and dance ...
Next year, Tahiti will be home to the surfing competition of the Paris Olympics, almost 10,000 miles away from France. But the region has its own annual games, known as the Heiva. Toakura, the ...
KAPA‘A — The 2010 Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti opened to a large crowd, Saturday, at the Kapa‘a Beach Park. An agenda of solo dance competition — under the music provided by house drummers headed by ...
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