Once again the organizers of the Tahiti Fete of Utah are offering free admission to their upcoming event on Friday and Saturday, October 17-18, 2008. The annual event, now in its fourth year has been chaired by Mata'u Tuivaiti and enjoys gracious sponsorships that allow for offering the event to everyone for free. That's right. I said, FREE. Activities will be taken place at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City, Utah.
The event was originally started by Mata'u's sister Upuia Sagapolu & her aunty, Dofi Faasou. "We wanted to bring back the old Tahitian way of dancing, not so much the modern... We sought out Iona "Papi" Teriipaia's help & support."
Registration is now open and information is available on their official website. For more information and applications, call (UCAP) Utah Community Association for Pacific Islanders. (801) 918-1052 or (801) 953-9877 or email:mtuitama@yahoo.com.
For groups in the area and soloists who want to tryout their new routines, this event is a great opportunity to compete and not have to raise funds to pay to participate. For groups outside of Utah, it is an opportunity to compete with other groups that you may not have competed against in the past. At any rate, it sets the stage to up the excitement.
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
New updates for 2008 Tahitian dance events
Mele Kalikimaka. As you take in the hustle & bustle, excitement, music and thoughts this holiday season, you might have noticed that we didn't update as often. It's been a busy season for our online store and it's kept us away for a bit. But now that Christmas has passed and our load is a little lighter, we're back to updating and bringing the latest info about the upcoming events. Tahitian events are gearing up for 2008.
New event updates include the Fano Maohi, Heiva i Reno, Heiva i Maui and the Tahiti Fete of Utah. With most events now updated with confirmed dates, 2008 is shaping up to be a banner year with more events and more opportunity for groups around the nation. With the amount of groups who are increasingly finding our directory/calendar, comes more convenience for groups to schedule their events and attract dancers to participate.
Fano Maohi marketing manager, Danny Tupua has recently advised us of the new 2008 date. Moving from July to April, this year's event is one of the first of the year. The Fano Maohi Heiva will run from April 25-26, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah at Granite Park High.
Utah's other Tahitian dance competition, Tahiti Fete of Utah, has also announced their 2008 date. The 4th annual event will take place October 16-18, 2008 in West Valley City. Details about the activities will be forthcoming. This past year, the event was free to the public.
Heiva i Reno will take place on August 1, 2008. The event will be 1 day. A second day (August 2) will feature Hawaiian Hula.
New event updates include the Fano Maohi, Heiva i Reno, Heiva i Maui and the Tahiti Fete of Utah. With most events now updated with confirmed dates, 2008 is shaping up to be a banner year with more events and more opportunity for groups around the nation. With the amount of groups who are increasingly finding our directory/calendar, comes more convenience for groups to schedule their events and attract dancers to participate.
Fano Maohi marketing manager, Danny Tupua has recently advised us of the new 2008 date. Moving from July to April, this year's event is one of the first of the year. The Fano Maohi Heiva will run from April 25-26, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah at Granite Park High.
Utah's other Tahitian dance competition, Tahiti Fete of Utah, has also announced their 2008 date. The 4th annual event will take place October 16-18, 2008 in West Valley City. Details about the activities will be forthcoming. This past year, the event was free to the public.
Heiva i Reno will take place on August 1, 2008. The event will be 1 day. A second day (August 2) will feature Hawaiian Hula.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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.
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.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Free Admission to Tahiti Fete of Utah 2007
3rd Annual Tahiti Fete of Utah 2007 will be held at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 West 3100 South) in West Valley City, Utah ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
The event organizers also announced that the dates of the competition will be Friday and Saturday, October 19th and 20th 2007.
Prominent Tahitian cultural specialist Iona "Papi" Teri'ipaia will be serving as head judge and groups from Utah, California and Hawaii are scheduled to participate.
The event is being sponsored by the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Utah Community Association for Pacific Islanders(UCAP) and Moki's Hawaiian Grill.
For more information, group and vendor applications, contact event organizers - Utah Community Association for Pacific Islanders. (801) 918-1052 or (801) 953-9877 or email:mtuitama@yahoo.com.
The event organizers also announced that the dates of the competition will be Friday and Saturday, October 19th and 20th 2007.
Prominent Tahitian cultural specialist Iona "Papi" Teri'ipaia will be serving as head judge and groups from Utah, California and Hawaii are scheduled to participate.
The event is being sponsored by the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Utah Community Association for Pacific Islanders(UCAP) and Moki's Hawaiian Grill.
For more information, group and vendor applications, contact event organizers - Utah Community Association for Pacific Islanders. (801) 918-1052 or (801) 953-9877 or email:mtuitama@yahoo.com.
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