Here's the complete schedule for the 2009 Heiva i Honolulu. Please note that this the final draft. However, changes may occur that may require minor adjustments. But it looks to be an exciting event. With 10 dance groups and over 150 soloists, the event is shaping up to be a very busy weekend.

The 2009 Heiva i Honolulu will take place March 12-14, 2009 at the Waikiki Shell. Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com, the Blaisdell Center ticket box office, Times Supermarkets, BYU Hawaii and also at the Waikiki Shell box office the days of the event. Visit the official website for more information.

This years event is also a contributing partner with the Honolulu Festival. The festival activities will be occuring throughout this week as well.

THURSDAY – MARCH 12, 2009

2:00 pm Gate and Booths open to the Public

4:00 pm Greetings & Welcome
“Pure” (Blessing) by invitation
Acknowledgements:
VIPs, Emcees, Judges, & House drummers

4:00 pm - SOLO COMPETITION - ROUNDS 1 & 2

Tamari’i Division:
2 - 3 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa (Exhibition)
4 - 6 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa
7 - 10 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa

Taure’are’a Division:
11 - 13 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa
14 - 17 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa

Vahine/Tane Division:
18 – 21 yrs: Vahine & Tane
22 – 26 yrs: Vahine & Tane
27 – 35 yrs: Vahine & Tane

Ta’ata Pa’ari Division:
36yrs & above: Vahine & Tane

BREAK: 6:30 – 7:00 pm

7 :00 pm - SOLO COMPETITION - FINALISTS

Tamari’i Division
4 - 6 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa
7 - 10 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa

Taure’are’a Division
11 - 13 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa
14 - 17 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa

Vahine/Tane Division
18 - 21 yrs: Vahine & Tane
22 - 26 yrs: Vahine & Tane
27 - 35 yrs: Vahine & Tane

Ta’ata Pa’ari Division
36 yrs & above Vahine & Tane

9:00 – 9:30 pm - Awards Ceremony: Solo - Final winners

Program ends at approximately 9:30 pm


FRIDAY - MARCH 13, 2009

2:00 pm Gate and Booths open to the Public

4:00 pm Greetings & Welcome
Pure (Blessing) by invitation
Acknowledgement of the VIPs, Emcees, & Judges

4:00 pm - SOLO COMPETITION - OVERALL

Tamari’i Division
4 - 6 yrs 1st Place Tamahine & Tamaroa
7 - 10 yrs - 1st Place Tamahine & Tamaroa

Taure’are’a Division
11 - 13 yrs 1st Place Tamahine & Tamaroa
14 - 17 yrs 1st Place Tamahine & Tamaroa

Vahine/Tane Division
18 - 21 yrs 1st Place Vahine & Tane
22 - 26 yrs 1st Place Vahine & Tane
27 - 35 yrs 1st Place Vahine & Tane

Ta’ata Pa’ari Division
36 yrs + 1st Place Vahine & Tane

5:00 pm - GROUP COMPETITION

5:15 pm TIARE HEIPUA - Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – AHUPUROTU
Heikapua/Pualani (Ra’atira pupu) – Okinawa, Japan

5:30 pm MEHETIA PRODUCTIONS – Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – APARIMA
Charelle Silva (Ra’atira pupu) – Kaneohe, HI

5:45 pm TIARE HEIPUA – Tupuna – AHUPUROTU
Heikapua Sabarsah (Ra’atira pupu) – Fukui, Japan

6:00 pm MERAHI PRODUCTIONS featuring Tiare Apetahi
- Hura Ava Tau (Jr) - OVERALL
Tiffany Dela Cruz/Seisha Tobosa (Ra’atira pupu) – Keaau, HI

BREAK: 6:30 – 7:00 pm

7:00 pm TOKARINGA KALOKEMELEMELE
– Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – AHUPUROTU
Yuko Imai (Ra’atira pupu) – Tokyo, Japan

7:15 pm TIARE HEIPUA – Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – APARIMA
Heikapua Sabarsah (Ra’atira pupu) – Ishikawa, Japan

7:30 pm MARANIA HAORAGI – Hura Tau (Sr) – AHUPUROTU
Tahia Parker (Ra’atira pupu) – Makiki, Hawaii

7:45 pm TIARE HEIPUA – Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – OVERALL
Heikapua Sabarsah (Ra’atira pupu) – Ishikawa, Japan

8:15 pm TE MAU MERAHI – Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – AHUPUROTU
Kepa Aricayos (Ra’atira pupu) – Kihei, Maui

Program ends at approximately 9:30 pm


SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009

2:00 pm Gate and Booths open to the Public

4:00 pm Greetings & Welcome
Pure (Blessing) by invitation
Acknowledgements:
VIPs, Emcees, Judges, & House drummers

4:00 pm - GROUP COMPETITION

4:00 pm TE MAU MERAHI – Hura Ava Tau (Jr) – APARIMA
Kepa Aricayos (Ra’atira pupu) – Kihei, Maui

4:15 pm TE VAI URA NUI - Hura Tau (Sr) – DRUMMING
Tyrone Temanaha Jr. (Ra’atira rohi pehe) – Honolulu, Hawaii

4:30 pm TE TIARE PATITIFA – Hura Tau (Sr) – AHUPUROTU
Keoni Manuel (Ra’atira pupu) – Wailuku, Maui

4:45 pm IA ORA O TAHITI NUI – Hura Tau (Sr) – DRUMMING
Kevin, Aulii, Manarii (Ra’atira pupu) – Waipi’o, O’ahu

5:00 pm TE TIARE PATITIFA – Hura Tau (Sr) – APARIMA
Keoni Manuel (Ra’atira pupu) – Wailuku, Maui

BREAK: 5:15 – 6:15 pm

6:15 pm TE TIARE PATITIFA – Hura Tau (Sr) – OVERALL
Keoni Manuel (Ra’atira pupu) – Wailuku, Maui

6:45 pm TE MANA O TE RA – Hura Tau (Sr) – AHUPUROTU
Lisa & Ray Aguilar (Ra’atira pupu) – Walnut Creek, California

7:15 pm IA ORA O TAHITI NUI – Hura Tau (Sr) OVERALL
Kevin, Aulii, Manarii (Ra’atira pupu) – Waipi’o, O’ahu

8:30 pm AWARDS CEREMONY


Program ends at approximately 9:30 PM

Heiva i Honolulu is an event produced by Tahiti Nui International. The non-profit organization is led by Raymond Mariteragi (President) and Rose Perriera (Vice-President) and a board of directors made up of Tahitian community leaders.