Tahiti Nui International

HEIVA I TAHITI 2013@Toata Program Schedule

Posted by Teriimana Moo Friday, May 24, 2013 0 comments

Ia Orana ALL!

If you are traveling to Tahiti this summer for Heiva i Tahiti, July 4 - 20, 2013 here is the most current Program Schedule of performances at Toata.

E te mau hoa here, IaOrana tatou

Posted by Scott Friday, March 29, 2013 0 comments

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E te mau hoa here, IaOrana tatou

As the new President of Tahiti Nui International, I would like to start by saying “Bravo”! I am humbled and overwhelmed by the response that we as an organization have received thus far.

Each of you performed your hearts out. From the front of stage dancers, singers and drummers, the tamarii, to the back of stage, the parents who helped with costuming and rehearsals; you all deserve a big round of applause. I take my hat off to the Ra’atira Pupu for your ingenuity, creativity, and ability to execute such incredible presentations. You are truly amazing and I remain awestruck at the leadership you have exemplified during the entire event.

A special recognition is well deserved for Auntie Denise, Christopher, Allen and Theresa Ramento of Here Tama Nui. Congratulations for your win as Hura Tau Overall Grand Champion for the third consecutive year. Your theme presentation of Herumoa, Te Hanahana o Waikiki was “genius” and enjoyed by our judges. Thank you for your suggestions to showcase the Hura Tau Grand Champion as the closing group in all future Heiva I Honolulu. This will be implemented and documented into the group rules and regulations for 2014.

I would like to welcome back Tiare Ura O Tahiti to the Waikiki Shell. Though your presence has always been with us in the solo competition, your win as Hura Ava Tau Grand Champion and Perpetual proves your place at Heiva I Honolulu as essential and we look forward to seeing you each year here forward.

A last minute judge’s recognition was made on stage during the Award Ceremony to Maohi Nui’s portrayal of the Puaka in their ote’a production of Oriata. On behalf of the judges’ and Tahiti Nui International we would like to thank Maohi Nui for your participation at Heiva I Honolulu 2013 and congratulate you for your win of the Hura Tau Perpetual Award.

Manarii and Nalani Gauthier of Tahiti Mana, Elizabeth and Nene of Nemenzo, Kevin and Aulii Kama of Ia Ora O Tahiti Nui, Tino Moe of Tamatoa, Pualani Horiuchi of Puahinano, Charelle Silva of Mehetia Productions and of course Rey and Lisa Aguilar of Te Mana O Te Ra, thank you for gracing the Waikiki Shell stage with your unforgettable performances. I would like to also express my heartfelt gratitude to our exhibition groups O Rainearii from Tahiti and also Te Ahitoa from Laie, Hawaii. Your exhibition performances were exactly what we needed to enhance Heiva I Honolulu 2013.

You are all truly amazing artists and we are extremely grateful for your support of Tahiti Nui Interational and Heiva I Honolulu each year. To all of our dedicated staff and especially my Vice President of Operations Mana Mo’o, I am blessed and honored to work with you all.

Na roto I te here o Te Atua, Mauruuru e Mauruuru Maita’i

Rose Perreira

President, Tahiti Nui International

AND the WINNER is....

Posted by Teriimana Moo Monday, March 25, 2013 0 comments

As Heiva I Honolulu 2013 comes to a close, Tahiti Nui International would like to thank all participants, as well as their family and friends for coming together in support of the event. Your energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the tahitian culture were well represented this year through your performance and attendance. Heiva I Honolulu to our guests may be a one or three night event of the best entertainment on the island, but to you, we know it represents months, if not a year, of dedicated learning, teaching, rehearsals, and costuming.

We would also like to thank our volunteer staff : the Perreira family, the Ulima family, Aunty Gerry Baker and family, Francine Wong and family, Richard Nagai, Renee Cabrinha, Austin Parker, Ho'olaulea Steffen, Meghen Steffen Perreira, Colleen Lomavita, Halau Na Pua Mai Kalani, Mike Bambi (Event Photographer), David Wittenbrook (Event Videographer), and Brandon Jimenez (Event Audio). We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors for providing services throughout the event: The Polynesian Cultural Center, Black Pearl Designs, Aloha Hula Supply, Germaine's Luau, Tahiti Instruments by Fatu Kramer, Tahiti Imports, Tihatis, Vanille de Tahiti, Hopaki Creations, Poerava Kitchen, HuliHuli Hawaii and Missing Polynesia.

And of course a big mauruuru roa to our emcees of Heiva I Honolulu, the beautiful and lovely, Cathy Teriipaia, Mana Mo'o, and VAIHI!

AND the Heiva I Honolulu Winners are...

Overall Solo Vahine

Poerava Goo, Tahiti Toa, Honolulu HI

Overall Solo Tane

Teva Takafumi Gima, Puahinano, Okinawa JP

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Hura Tau (Senior Division)

Ote’a

First Place, HereTama Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Chris and Allen Ramento

Second Place, Maohi Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Mervyn and Joanne Lilo

Third Place, Tahiti Mana, Ra’atira Pupu Manari’i and Nalani Gauthier

Original Aparima

First Place, HereTama Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Chris and Allen Ramento

Second Place, Maohi Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Mervyn and Joanne Lilo

Third Place, Tahiti Mana, Ra’atira Pupu Manari’i and Nalani Gauthier

Vahine Ahupurotu

First Place, Maohi Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Mervyn and Joanne Lilo I

Second Place, HereTama Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Chris and Allen Ramento

Third Place, Tahiti Mana, Ra’atira Pupu Manari’i and Nalani Gauthier

Drumming

First Place, HereTama Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Chris and Allen Ramento

Second Place, Maohi Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Mervyn and Joanne Lilo

Third Place, Ia Ora O Tahiti Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Kevin Kama

Grand Champion (Cumulative: Ote’a, Original Aparima, Vahine Ahupurotu, Drumming)

HereTama Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Chris and Allen Ramento

Hura Tau Perpetual (Cumulative: Ote’a, Original Aparima, Vahine Ahupurotu, Drumming, and cumulative scores of all solo finalists)

Maohi Nui, Ra’atira Pupu Mervyn and Joanne Lilo

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Hura Ava Tau (Junior Division)

Ote’a