2007 Tahiti Fete of Utah results

The last major heiva for 2007 took place last weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Tahiti Fete of Utah marked a close to the 2007 event schedule. 10 dance groups from Hawaii, California, Colorado and Utah participated. In the end, Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA came away with the overall group trophy.

Group Competition:

Overall Group
Tina's Ports of Paradise – Oxnard, CA

Advanced
1. Tina's Ports of Paradise – Oxnard, CA
2. Tehamata – Laie, HI

Intermediate
1. Peu Porinetia – Salt Lake City, UT
2. Malialole – Salt Lake City, UT

CD (recorded music/drumming)
1. Kanamu Productions – South Jordan, UT


Drumming Competition:
1. The Voice of Polynesia – Orem, UT
2. Tina's Ports of Paradise – Oxnard, CA


Solo Competition:

Exhibition (Ages 1-4)
Malialole Hafoka
Tiamauri Haiola
Tialofa Alofipo
Socrates Alofipo
Sampson Alofipo
Malcaylah Tupua
Fetulagi Leiataua

VAHINE 5-7
1. Teuila Alofipo
2. Alize Amosa
3. Ciara Schumaker

TANE 5-7
1. Fagupo Hafoka
2. Kalux Manuo
3. Sione Angilau

VAHINE 8-10
1. Pepa Malieitulua
2. Alexis Tamamasui
3. Noa Sofele

TANE 8-10
1. Daniel Tuitama – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA

VAHINE 11-13
1. Pumbaa Levu
2. Lynette Kichiro
3. Leilua Malieitulua

TANE 11-13
1. Thomas Tuitama – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA
2. Inoke Rimal

VAHINE 14-15
1. Mariah Malieitulua
2. Kilisitina Vainuku – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA
3. Kulia Wilson

TANE 14-15
1. Chase Schumaker
2. Richee Vakapuna

VAHINE 16-18
1. Cherise Fano
2. Tiana Schumaker
3. Kahi Uperesa

TANE 16-18
1. Julius Aiono

VAHINE 19-25
1. Lorraine Koo
2. Lessa Fonua
3. Ana Andal

TANE 19-25
1. Edgar Limon – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA
2. Andrew Tuitama – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA

VAHINE 26 and up
1. Tofu Alofipo
2. Liana AhQuin
3. Salamasina Vainuku – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA

TANE 26 and up
1. Tony Vainuku – Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA


Participating Groups
Fano Maohi of Salt Lake City, UT
Kanamu Productions of South Jordan, UT
Peu Porinetia of Salt Lake City, UT
Tina's Ports of Paradise of Oxnard, CA
Kei Alaha of Diamond Bar, CA
Tamali'i of Hayward, CA
Hitia O Te Ra of Garden Grove, CA
Paific Pride & Island Hearts of Colorado Springs, CO
Tehamata of Laie, HI
The Voice of Polynesia of Orem, UT


Judging Panel
Papi Teri'ipaia – Master Judge
Lucy Fonoimoana
Merehau Kamai
Danny Tupua
Jay Medeiros
Remy Tekurio
Luana Philipon
Roiti Sylva
Patricia Wilson
Claudine Peters

For more information and photos of the event, check the official
Tahiti Fete of Utah website.

Heiva I Honolulu 2008 date announcement

Black Pearl Designs is privileged to announce the event dates for Tahiti Nui International's Heiva I Honolulu 2008. The event will take place March 19-21, 2008 (Event organizers moved event dates to March 13-15, 2008, consult official site or view our updated calendar for the latest information. Dates and details are subject to change according to individual event organizations) at the Waikiki Shell. Event co-director, Rose Perreira, announced the dates after returning from Japan from Heiva I Honolulu's sister event - Heiva I Japan. TNI also produces the Heiva I Tahiti International in Papeete, Tahiti.

Details and information will be forthcoming. Check the official site for upcoming updates, applications, travel & accommodation packages and vendor information.

2007 Tahiti Fete of Hilo solo results

Results for the 2007 Tahiti Fete of Hilo solo competition are now available. This marks the seventh year that this event has taken place. 1000 tickets were sold for Saturdays event at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. Approximately 150 solo dancers and several groups from throughout the islands competed. Group competition started on Saturday and concluded on Sunday. When official group results are announced we will post. We want to congratulate all dancers and groups that participated.

Of the group results, we know that Te Hamata of Laie, HI placed 2nd for both Otea and Aparima and 3rd for Ahuroa and Music. Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI placed 1st for Overall Group and Otea. Mauruuru to Poehere for the onsite info.

Here's also a flickr photo gallery of the 2007 event:


VAHINE 5-8

1. Ku'uleinani de Guzman – Te Ariki Nui of Honolulu, HI
2. Ku'uleihi'ilani Mederios – Te 'E'a o Te Turama of Honolulu, HI
3. Chloe Cezar – Tiare Ura O Tahiti of Hau'ula, HI

TANE 9-12

1. J.D. Melchor – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
2. Ian Almeida – Independent

VAHINE 9-12

1. Chelsey Madrona – Te Vai Ura Nui of Honolulu, HI
2. Maeleen Hopean – Tiare Ura O Tahiti of Hau'ula, HI
3. Mariah Tanaka – Te Ariki Nui of Honolulu, HI

TANE 13-15

1. Mosiah Manuma – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI

VAHINE 13-15

1. Chelsea Clement – Te 'E'a o Te Turama of Honolulu, HI
2. Charzelle McAngus – Manutahi Tahiti of Wahiawa, HI
3. Cory-Ann Kahalewai Pedro – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI

VAHINE 16-18

1. Dayna Higa – Manutahi Tahiti of Wahiawa, HI
2. Jaime Bush – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
3. Jazmin Segui – Te Ariki Nui of Honolulu, HI

TANE 19-24

1. Brandon Keawe McArthur – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI

VAHINE 19-24

1. Agnes Matila – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
2. Meghan Bridges-Steffan – Te Ariki Nui of Honolulu, HI
3. Ashley Holck – Mehetia Productions of Kaneohe, HI

TANE 25-34

1. Mervyn Lilo – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
2. Edward Pula – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
3. Jonathan Ulibas – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI

VAHINE 25-34

1. Tiffany DelaCruz – To'a Here
2. Lauli'a Ah Wong – Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
3. Keaukaha Carveiro – Polynesian Paradise of Santa Fe Springs, CA

TANE 35-49

1. Guiller Evangelista – Ari'i Hau Moana of Kahului, HI

VAHINE 35-49

1. Maikekula Keawekane – Polynesian Paradise of Santa Fe Springs, CA
2. Arleen Marcelo – Otea Api of Fremont, CA
3. Brenda Malick – Puahi's Polynesian Dancers of Temecula, CA

TANE 50+

1. Keoki Kaikana – Keola Pono No Na Kupuna of Hilo, HI

VAHINE 50+

1. Rita Santana – Manutahi Tahiti of Wahiawa, HI
2. Pi'ilani Rodrigues – Keola Pono No Na Kupuna of Hilo, HI
3. Hilda Rodriguez – Independent

Participating Groups:

Ari'i Hau Moana of Kahului, HI
Keola Pono No Na Kupuna of Hilo, HIManutahi Tahiti of Wahiawa, HI
Ma'ohi Nui of Honolulu, HI
Mehetia Productions of Kaneohe, HI
Otea Api of Fremont, CA
Puahi's Polynesian Dancers of Temecula, CA
Te Ariki Nui of Honolulu, HI
Te 'E'a o Te Turama of Honolulu, HI
Te Hamata of Laie, HI
Te Tiare Patitifa of Wailuku, HI
Te Vai Ura Nui of Honolulu, HI
Tiare Ura O Tahiti of Hau'ula, HI
To'a Here

Tahiti Fete of Hilo information

The Tahiti Fete of Hilo will be taking place this weekend, October 6-7, 2007. Activities will take place at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm both days. Tickets are $12 per day (adults), $9 for seniors and children 2-12. Two day passes are available for $20 (adults) and $16 for seniors and children.

2006 photos on flickr

Results for the 2007 Heiva I Japan

The 2nd Annual Heiva I Japan took place this past weekend featuring groups from throughout Japan. Event organizers Kenzo Tanaka and Ayumi Sugiyama of Treasure Island Corporation along with Rose Perreira of Tahiti Nui International brought together an event that is quickly becoming a premier Tahitian heiva. Word of mouth and a growing interest of Tahitian dance in Japan have contributed to the success of the event. The success has prompted more plans for next years event.

Treasure Island Corporation also produces a number of other high profile events promoting the hula including the King Kamehameha Hula Competition (Japan), the Makana Aloha Festival, the Maui Festival and the Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula Competition (Japan).

Results of the 2007 competition:

Ori Tahiti (Solo)
Junior Ori (4-12 yrs)
1. Meimi Horiuchi (Tiare Heipua)
2. Tomomi Iguchi (Tokariga/Kalokemelemele Hula Studio)
3. Miyu Mitsuhashi (Tiare Heipua)
4. Shouko Tokuda (Tokariga/Kalokemelemele Hula Studio)

Junior Ori (13-17 yrs)
1. Hanae Ogura (Studio Malama)

Senior Ori (18-28 yrs)
1. Ayumi Asano (Tokariga/Kalokemelemele Hula Studio)
2. Kanako Furuya (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)
3. Maki Yoshimoto (Studio Malama)
4. Atsuko Usui (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)

Senior Ori (29-39 yrs)
1. Momoko Hoshihara (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)
2. Miki Yamada (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)
3. Asami Miura (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)
4. Ako Kubora (Studio Malama)

Senior Ori Tane (29-39 yrs)
1. Takeshi Miyajima (Studio Malama)

Senior Ori (40 yrs over)
1. (tie) Ku'uleinani Hashimoto (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)
1. (tie) Hideko Fukushima (Studio Malama)

Ori Tahiti Overall
Momoko Hoshihara (Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara)

Group
Tupuna Ahupurotu
1. Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara

Ahupurotu
1. Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara
2. Tiare Heipua

Ote'a
1. Tokariga/Kelokemelemele Hula Studio

Keiki Aparima
1. Tokariga/Kalokemelemele Hula Studio
2. Hula Halau Kahula o Hawaii

Aparima
1. Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara
2. Tokariga/Kalokemelemele Hula Studio

Participating dance groups:
Hula Halau Kahula o Hawaii
Studio Malama
Te Pupu 'Ori Mehanaokara
Tiare Heipua
Tokariga /Kalokemelemele Hula Studio