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Tahiti Nui International presents Heiva festivals celebrating Tahitian dance, music, and culture in Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Japan. Before you immerse yourself in the rhythm of the drums, make sure you know how to greet and thank the locals. Essential Tahitian Phrases Every Festival Goer Should Know
Tahiti Nui International organizes Heiva i Honolulu, described as Hawaii’s biggest and best Tahitian dance competition and festival. Explore the event series, competition results, participant resources, and photographs from past festivals. Wondering how early to show up for the best view of the stage? Check out our guide on when to arrive at the Heiva competition for the best seats. When to Arrive at the Heiva Competition for the Best Seats
Our audience includes dance groups, soloists, food, arts and crafts vendors, and everyone interested in the cultural life of Heiva.
The Heiva Series
Heiva i Honolulu is the organization’s flagship Tahitian dance competition and festival. Tahiti Nui International also presents events under the names Heiva i Las Vegas and Heiva i Japan.
Each event offers a setting for dancers, musicians, cultural participants, vendors, and audiences to engage with Tahitian traditions.
Participate
The Apply page provides application resources for:
- Soloists, with rules and regulations for entries.
- Dance groups, with rules and regulations for entries.
- Food, arts, and crafts vendors, with applicable rules and regulations.
Use the Contact page to sign up for email updates and news.
Past Highlights
The Results section records Heiva i Honolulu competition results from 2013 through 2016. The 2016 event also included ticket and parking arrangements and commemorative shirts.
Photo galleries preserve highlights from past Heiva i Honolulu events. Photographs are credited to Mike Bambi and associates.
