Group results for Tahiti Fete of Hilo 2008

Tahitian dance groups from Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai participated in this year's Tahiti Fete of Hilo. In addition, the group Hana Escuela de Artes Polinesias of Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico also participated in the competition. It was the groups' second appearance at the event.

Competition activities took place at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo, Saturday, October 4, 2008. The event featured both a group and solo competition as well as local food and craft vendors.

Below are the results for this years group competition.

Tahiti Fete of Hilo 2008

Tamari’i (Children)
Otea
1. Te ‘E’a o Te Turama of Honolulu, HI
2. Matari’i Tahiti/Tiare Apetahi of Hilo, HI
3. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI

Aparima
1. Te ‘E’a o Te Turama of Honolulu, HI
2. Polynesian Paradise of Capt. Cook, HI
3. Mehetia Productions of Kaneohe, HI

Otea Ori Rau
1. Mehetia Productions of Kaneohe, HI


Hura Ava Tau (Amateur)
Otea
1. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI
2. Hana Escuela de Artes Polinesias of Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
3. Merahi Productions of Hilo, HI

Aparima
1. Hana Escuela de Artes Polinesias of Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
2. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI
3. Matari’i Tahiti/Tiare Apetahi of Hilo, HI

Ahuroa
1. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI
2. Merahi Productions of Hilo, HI
3. Polynesian Paradise of Capt. Cook, HI

Drumming
1. Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI

Music
1.Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI


Hura Tau (Professional)
Otea
1. To’a Here of Hilo, HI

Ahuroa
1. To’a Here of Hilo, HI

Aparima
1. To’a Here of Hilo, HI

Music
1. To’a Here of Hilo, HI

Drumming
1. To’a Here of Hilo, HI

Traditional Costume
Te Mau Merahi of Kihei, HI

Contemporary Costume
Mehetia Productions of Kaneohe, HI