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Tahiti Nui International presents Heiva festivals celebrating Tahitian dance, music, and culture in Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Japan. Whether you are competing on stage or simply marveling at the grace of the dancers, understanding the storytelling behind each gesture adds a deeper layer to the experience. The Meaning Behind ‘Ori Tahiti Movements: A Quick Guide For a closer look at how every hand movement and hip sway carries meaning, explore our quick guide before you attend the next festival.
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. Get to know the dedicated organizers who bring these incredible festivals to life in our latest feature. Meet the Team Behind Tahiti Nui International Festivals
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.
