KAILUA-KONA One of Naone Lee-Tolentino s earliest memories is performing Tahitian dance at a competition on Oahu when he was about 5 years old. “When I get on there, I’m nervous, and I’m thinking too ...

KAPAA Lokelani s Rhythm of the Islands, a group from Huntington Beach, Calif., captured the lion s share of awards at the Heiva I Kauai Tahitian dance competition that wrapped up Sunday afternoon at ...

Heiva I Hawaii returns to Kailua-Kona this weekend for three straight days of competition and festivities showcasing Tahitian dance and culture. ADVERTISING Heiva I Hawaii returns to Kailua-Kona this ...

KAPA‘A — The group dance and Tahitian drumming competitions are on the agenda today for the 10th annual Heiva i Kaua‘i at Kapa‘a Beach Park. The two-day celebration opened to a steady stream of ...

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COURTESY WILLIAM KYOUNGYONG JEE The dancers of the group Tamatoa of Kaneohe wear white flowers around their necks and traditional ti leaf skirts and chest pieces. COURTESY WILLIAM KYOUNGYONG JEE ...

Hold on to your paddles, Miami! The Black Belt Paddler Challenge is making waves again, and this year, they’re teaming up with the very first Heiva Miami. It’s a splash of culture, games and dance ...

An average of 65 to 75 children ages 4 through 18 enter Heiva i Kauai’s solo competition. Their teachers choose the color and style of adornments. The competitor below wears adornments of fresh ...

SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - If you’re looking for an island escape this weekend you don’t have to go far. The Tahitian cultural festival Heiva San Diego 2017 is coming to Golden Hall for two days this ...

LAGUNA NIGUEL – An old home video shows 3-year-old Hana Andersen swaying her arms and hips during a family trip to Tahiti. Since then, Andersen’s never really stopped dancing, and last month the ...

In 1815, the London Missionary Society took away the ‘ancient bad habits’ of the Tahitians — singing, dancing, games and entertainment. Now, those ‘bad habits’ are back in the festival to end all ...