We are less than three weeks away to Heiva I Honolulu 2013! A more detailed schedule will be published shortly, however, keep in mind the following as you plan:
Thursday, March 21 - Solo Competition (1st, 2nd and Final Rounds)
Friday, March 22 - Solo Award Ceremony & Jr. Division Group Presentations
Saturday, March 23 - Solo Overall Competition (First Places) & Sr. Division Group Presentations & Awards Ceremony
Each day, the Waikiki Shell gates open to the public at 9:00am, and program start time is 10:00am. Parking is limited around the Waikiki Shell and Kapiolani Park.
As a note for participating groups and soloists, please calendar the following deadlines if you haven't already:
March 1 - T-shirt and Novelties pre-order deadline
March 7 - Solo Application deadline (no late fee)
March 13 - Group Ticket pre-order deadline
March 15 - Group lyrics and performance summary (Ahupurotu, Aparima)
March 18 - Group lyrics and performance summary (Overall Otea, Tamarii Otea)
Additionally, the schedule for group staging is complete (Ahupurotu, Aparima, Overall Otea, Tamaraii Otea). If you have missed the t-shirt and novelties pre-order deadline and have an interest, please contact Rose Perreira, mrstahiti@me.com.
For those GROUPS that have missed the application and fees submission deadline of February 15, please contact Rose Perreira via email, mrstahiti@me.com.
Groups that are participating, please send us your group bio, summary of performance and photo, as well as a photo of your ra'atira pupu no later than February 22, 2013. We strive to compile a complete souvenir program for event guests and appreciate the timeliness of your submissions.
Participating Vendors, your deadline was February 15, 2013 as well. If you have a late entry, or need more information, please contact Tamara Ulima, tkulima@gmail.com.
Just another reminder to solo entry submissions, your deadline is March 7, 2013. Please remember to read all the rules and regulations of this Heiva competition. We look forward to seeing more solo participants with the new awards for top male and top female.
Should you have any other inquiries, do not hesitate to contact Rose Perreira, mrstahiti@me.com or Mana Mo'o, manamoo@mac.com.
This video is of our Hura Ava Tau 2012 Champions, TAMATOA.
ATTENTION!!
(Note: Drumming group travel maximum member capacity TBA. Workshops dependent upon registration minimums.)
Event Date Reminder:
March 21 Solo Competition
March 22 Solo Award Ceremony & Group Competition
March 23 Overall Solo Competition & Group Competition
For additional information or inquiry, please contact Rose Perreira via email, mrstahiti@me.com.
IA ORANA everyone!
Ia Orana Tatou!
The Heiva i Honolulu 2013 Registration Packet is now public. Groups who have sent in their "Intent To Participate Forms" should have received a packet by mail. If you haven't received it, feel free to download a copy from our website. Included in the packet are all applications and rules, as well as other event information and forms. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us directly.
Rose Perreira
mrstahiti@me.com
Mana Mo'o
manamoo@mac.com
