Presenting one of the world’s greatest music festivals. The Tiurai, July Fete, of "Heiva i Tahiti" is a spectacular annual inter-island dance and singing competition held in the capital Papeete. The festival is an expression of the 'Joy of Living' and 'Spirit of the Love of Life'. Fourteen revelling days and nights of non stop performance! This album includes performances of drum dances (Otea), action songs (Aparima), gospel chants (Himene Tarava) and street ballads (Ute). The Tiurai is sponsored by the Tahiti Tourist Promotion Board (OPATTI) and the Territorial Cultural Office (OTAC).
| 1. |
Te Maeva Welcome - Coco Hotahota |
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15. |
Aparima Tamarii Fare "Makatea'' |
| 2. |
Aparima Te Maeva - Coco Hotahota |
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16. |
Himene Tarava Tamarii Tipaerui |
| 3. |
Himene Tarava Point Venus |
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17. |
Best Orchestra! - Coco Hotahota |
| 4. |
Otea Tamarii No Rurutu |
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18. |
Best Male Dancer- Maurice! |
| 5. |
Group Moana Nui |
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19. |
Best Female Dancer! |
| 6. |
Aroha Tiara Tahiti "I'll Never Forget You" |
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20. |
Paoa Poi Poi - Taro Pounding |
| 7. |
Aparima Puurai |
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21. |
Ute Tipaerui |
| 8. |
Himene Tarava Tamarii Pirae |
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22. |
Tamarii Rurutu Aue! |
| 9. |
Himene Ruau Tamarii Pirae |
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23. |
Himene Tarava Tamarii Taunoa |
| 10. |
Otea Tamarii Fautaua |
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24. |
Tamure Te Maeva |
| 11. |
Himene Nota Tamarii Pirae - Yves Roche |
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25. |
Aparima Iaora Tahiti - "Te Mana No Te Rai Mai" |
| 12. |
Ute Tamarii Vaimora |
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26. |
Aparima/Otea Tauraatua |
| 13. |
Group Polynesia - Coco Hotahota |
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27. |
Otea Finale "Takoto" |
| 14. |
Paoa Te Vahine Heipua |
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