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Tahiti Nui International presents Heiva festivals celebrating Tahitian dance, music, and culture in Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Japan. Want to relive the magic of the Heiva Festival long after it ends? Learn how to capture the vibrant energy of Tahitian dance and music on film with our latest guide How to Capture the Heiva Festival’s Atmosphere on Video.
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. Discover how you can help protect the legacy of Tahitian dance by reading our latest article How to Donate to Preserve Tahitian Dance Traditions.
Our audience includes dance groups, soloists, food, arts and crafts vendors, and everyone interested in the cultural life of Heiva. Curious how a Heiva festival wraps up in style? What to Expect at a Heiva Festival Closing Ceremony takes you behind the scenes of the closing ceremony’s songs, dances, and final celebrations.
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.
