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Monday, March 10, 2008
Tahitian Drumbeats will shake up the Shell from March 13-15
Tahiti Nui International Presents Its 6th Annual Heiva I Honolulu
Honolulu – The sights and sounds of Tahiti will fill the Waikiki Shell on March 13– 15 for Tahiti Nui International’s (TNI) 6th Annual Heiva I Honolulu. This year’s celebration will incorporate various workshops into its annual dance competition, a craft fair and activities.
“We are excited to present Heiva I Honolulu for the 6th year,” said Rose Perreira, V.P. of Marketing and Promotions for Tahiti Nui International. “We expect more than a thousand people from Hawaii, California, Tahiti, Japan, and Canada to attend and to share the Tahitian culture in a fun and energizing way, through music, dance, crafts and activities.”
The festivities will kick off Thursday, Mar. 13 with the solo competition ranging from ages 4 and above, all competing for the coveted title of ”Overall Best Vahine Dancer and Overall Best Tane Dancer 2008." The competition will continue through Saturday, March 15, as groups vie for the best Overall performances in the `ote`a, `aparima, ahupurotu. dances and drumming.
The `ote`a is the most popularly known Tahitian style of dance with its fast, rhythmic movements and swishing skirts. The `aparima, which translates to “kiss of the hands,” is a slower dance that uses the hands to tell a story. Contestants will be judged in each category based on their skill, grace and, for the `ote`a, speed. The winners will be awarded over $15,000 in cash and prizes.
For those interested in the colorful Tahitian culture besides dance, Heiva I Honolulu will also offer a Polynesian craft fair, weaving exercises, games and other Tahitian activities.
Daily general admission to Heiva I Honolulu is $15 for adults and $10 for children (4 – 10 years old). Tickets are available at the Blaisdell box office or by phone through Ticketmaster at 1-877-750-4400. Tickets will also be available two hours prior to the events at the Waikiki Shell box office.
For more information about Heiva I Honolulu 2008, please visit TNI’s website www.tahitinuiinternational.com or contact Rose Perreira at (808) 732-7342 or via email at misstahiti@...
Heiva I Honolulu 2008 is sponsored by the Polynesian Cultural Center, Tihati Productions, Hawaiian Airlines, B & B Tahitian Black Pearls, and Hula Supply Center .
Tahiti Nui International is a cultural organization founded for the purposes of preserving, promoting and sharing the culture, arts and crafts of the five groups of islands that make up French Polynesia, commonly known as Tahiti.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Tahiti Nui International announces plan for alternating venues
Should you not be able to make it to Honolulu this March, not to worry. Tahiti Nui International (TNI) has announced that it will begin alternating every other year between Honolulu and Papeete, Tahiti for the annual event.
When in Tahiti in March 2009, the event will be called International Heiva i Tahiti. The innagural Papeete event took place this past July immediately after the largest Tahitian dance competition in the world - Heiva I Tahiti. The success prompted French Polynesian government officials to encourage a recurring event to take place on a bi-annual basis.
More information will become available as event arrangements are finalized.
Heiva I Honolulu will be taking place this coming March 2008 from the 13th-15th. Event program/schedule, applications and other information are now available online. Check back often for more information as it becomes available.
Wednesday, October 12, 2007
Tahiti Nui International announces date for 2008 Honolulu event
Tahiti Nui International announced that the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu will once again be the site of the Heiva I Honolulu event. Group 'Ote'a, Aparima, Ahupurotu, Mama Ruau, Drumming and Solo competitions will take place over three days, March 13-15, 2008. Handicrafts from the South Pacific, food and entertainment will all be highlighted in the 5th Annual celebration of Tahitian culture and dance.
More information including group and solo applications, vendor and entertainment details and instructions will be posted as soon as they are finalized.
Tahiti Nui International was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
For more information, contact Rose Perreira, Tamara Mo'o Ulima or Raymond Mariteragi.
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