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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
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