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Judging
Jeanne Moua Larsen
Jeanne has traveled the world to promote the culture of Tahiti. In 1988, Jeanne won the prestigious title of Mrs. Tahiti in the Mrs. woman of the world pageant. She is the niece of the ÒLegendary Madeleine MouÕaÓ, who was responsible in reviving the traditional dance of Tahiti.
Roiti Sylva
Roiti is a Tahitian dance instructor, choreographer and educator. She is an assistant to the professor of the Tahitian language at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She has been very influential in promoting and educating the public about the cultures of Tahiti.
Etua Tahauri
Etua is well known as a master carver who specializes in making Hawaiian and Tahitian drums. He is a regular sponsor of the Merry Monarch, Keiki Hula and many Tahitian dance competitions. Tahauri also serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board of Tahiti Nui International.
Iaona 'Papi' Teriipaia
Iona 'Papi' Teriipaia Ñ who is originally from Bora Bora and raised in Taha'a and Ra'iatea by his adoptive father, the late, revered Tahitian culture authority Manutahi Ma'o Ñ came to Hawaii in 1969 on a Latter-day Saint mission to serve as chief of the Polynesian Cultural Center's Tahitian village. He is a skilled carver, musician, drummer, dance teacher, choreographer and competition judge. He has been a cultural specialist with Tihati Productions since 1973 and is also currently Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tahiti Nui International, an organization that he and three others helped to establish.
Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
Heremoana is the director of ÒLa Maison de la Culture (House of Culture). Award winning dancer, chief raÕatira and an accomplished orero and chanting specialist.
Past event Judges
2009 | 2008
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