Monday, October 12, 2009

Kaneohe to host 1st Annual Mehetia Fete

It's been almost 10 years since a Tahitian dance competition has occurred on the Windward side of Oahu. This Saturday, October 17, King Intermediate will be the site of Kaneohe's 1st Annual Mehetia Fete. The event is produced by Mehetia Productions' Charelle Silva and will feature a soloist and group competition.

Tickets are $12, 3 and up. Doors open at 2:00 pm.

Event Schedule

1:00 pm Soloists Check-In back Entrance
2:00 pm Gym and Booths open to the Public
2:30 pm Greetings & Welcome, Introduce Judges
2:45 pm SOLO COMPETITION – FINAL ROUND
Tamari‘i Division:
ages 2 - 4 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa (Exhibition)
5 - 7 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa
8 - 10 yrs: Tamahine & Tamaroa

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

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

Ta‘ata Pa‘ari Division:
ages 36yrs+: Vahine & Tane

3:45 pm GROUP COMPETITION
3:55 pm TAMA TOA – Tamari‘i – ‘Ote‘a Division
Tino Moe (Ra’atira pupu) – Kaneohe, HI

4:10 pm MANUTAHI – Tamari‘i – ‘Ote‘a Division
Debra Pola Teriipaia (Ra’atira pupu) – Wahiawa, HI

4:25 pm MARANIA HAORAGI PUPU ORI – Tamari‘i – ‘Ote‘a Division
Tahia Parker (Ra’atira pupu) – Honolulu, HI

4:40 pm AWARDS CEREMONY

Program ends at approximately 6:00 pm

For the most up to date information, check the official site for details.