Heiva I Maui 2007 group results

Honolulu based Tahitian dance group Here Tama Nui led the way at the 10th annual Heiva I Maui. As the best overall group they took first place in several categories including Ahupurotu, Aparima, Otea and Drumming. Here Tama Nui has performed at the Aloha Tower Marketplace in the past. They've entertained thousands of guests arriving by cruise ship and locals stopping in for dining or shopping.

The event took place last weekend at the Maui War Memorial Gymnasium. Led by director Lolita Eugenio, the nonprofit event is sponsored by Maui Polynesian Tahiti Fete, County of Maui and the Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau.

Event results are being provided by the event organizers. Group results are below. Solo results are being finalized and certified and will be available shortly.

Gracious Ladies
Ari'i Hau Moana of Kahului, Maui

Sr. Ahupurotu
1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. Ari'i Hau Moana of Kahului, Maui
3. 'Ote'a Kia Mana of Mililani, Oahu

Jr Aparima

1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. 'Ote'a Kia Mana of Mililani, Oahu

Sr. Aparima

1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, Maui

Drumming

1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. Te Vai Ura Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
3. 'Ote'a Kia Mana of Mililani, Oahu

Jr. 'Ote'a
1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. Kia Mana of Mililani, Oahu

Sr. 'Ote'a
1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. Ari'i Hau Moana of Kahului, Maui

Combined 'Ote'a

1. Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu
2. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, Maui
3. Kia Mana of Mililani, Oahu

Overall Group Winner
Here Tama Nui of Honolulu, Oahu