Posted by Unknown Thursday, August 16, 2012 0 comments




Announcing Heiva i Honolulu 2013

Tahiti Nui International is proud to announce "Heiva i Honolulu 2013", March 21, 22, and 23 at the Waikiki Shell, Oahu, Hawaii!  Below is the "Intent to Participate" form for Heiva i Honolulu 2013.  Download, review and complete the form, then return via email or snail mail by OCTOBER 15, 2012. 

We are adding two new categories this year along with additional prize award monies for the new categories.

TAMARI'I OTE'A and GRAND CHAMPION SOLO

To find out more, contact us today!  If you have any questions, contact us via email or by phone noted on the Intent to Participate Form.


Tahiti Nui International

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD the INTENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM




TAHITI NUI INTERNATIONAL 2013 SCHEDULE...

Posted by Unknown Friday, August 10, 2012 0 comments

As the Heiva season comes to a close, Tahiti Nui International is proud to announce our tentative schedule for 2013!  Mark your calendars, SAVE YOUR DATES, and participate in one or all of our events in 2013.

Heiva i Honolulu  - March 2013

Heiva i Japan (Tokyo) - September 2013

Heiva i Las Vegas - November 2013

Exact dates will be announced shortly.  We hope to see many of you again in 2013!

Tahiti Nui International

For more information, please contact Rose Perreira via email:  mrstahiti@me.com


Heiva i Las Vegas 2012 Mauruuru roa!

Posted by Unknown Thursday, August 9, 2012 0 comments


Tahiti Nui International would like to thank all the participants that joined us at the Cashman Center Las Vegas, August 4, 2012!  Despite a lower attendee and participant count than expected, soloists came prepared for another competitive event, especially in the Taure'are'a Division, Tamahine category ages 14-17 and Vahine Division, category ages 18-21 .  As is our practice, first place winners reunited on stage vying for the grand title of Overall Vahine and Overall Tane.  We would like to congratulate Julie Charles of Rau Tama Nui, who having the judges attention by a slim margin was awarded the title of Overall Vahine of Heiva i Las Vegas 2012.  Nainoa George's strong performance in the tane solo overall, gave a him an uncontended lead and the award of Overall Tane of Heiva i Las Vegas 2012.  All attendees were also graced with the beauty of Rau Tama Nui's ahupurotu entry.  Under the direction of Ra'atira Tapo Aroquiame of Moorea, Rau Tama Nui (representation of all great people) brought to the Heiva festivities a true sense of tradition and culture in our modern times.

A special thanks to the group Hitia O Te Ra of Garden Grove, California, venturing the long journey to play as house drummers for Heiva i Las Vegas 2012.  And of course we reach out to our volunteers, who came from as far as Japan at their own expense, to say "mauruuru roa".

Our mission to provide a venue and event to learn and share our culture stands firm no matter the circumstances, wherever we are in the world, whether it be Hawaii, Japan, or Las Vegas.  It is with great determination and respect for our mission and culture that we announce Heiva i Las Vegas 2013, at the Cashman Center in the month of November.  Please mark your calendars, prepare your groups and soloists for even greater awards!  For all those who participated in Heiva i Las Vegas 2012, please consider the adventure and experience of bringing your group and soloists to Heiva i Honolulu, March 2013, at the Waikiki Shell.

Tahiti Nui International

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