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Heiva & Tahiti Fete

Many of the Tahitian dance groups are constantly working on their presentations and shows. One of the most exciting and exotic ways for people to see this is at the growing number of Heiva, Tahiti Fete, and festivals featuring Tahitian dance. The highlight of these festive events is undoubtedly the group otea presentations. The pulsing drums, the blur of the hip shaking, intoxicating tropical flower scents, and the unmistakable energetic performance that is Tahitian dance are brought together here. If you have an event and would like it listed, let us know. Feel free to explore our growing collection of information and sources of the dance and culture of Tahiti including our directory of Tahitian dance groups.


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Heiva, Tahiti Fete and festivals featuring Tahitian Dance - Ori Tahiti

2023 Events

A limited amount of events are starting to emerge again. 

Latest / Upcoming Date Event Location Venue Phone Contact Media
 February 18-19, 2023* Heiva i Hawai'i Kailua-Kona, HI Hale Halawai (808) 450-9664 Maile Lee  
March 17-19, 2023* Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA Golden Valley High School (209) 383-1435 Becky Manandic

April 8, 2023*

Te Ori Here Santa Ana, CA Century High School
1401 S. Grand Ave.
(949) 466-9010 Guy Montgomery  
  Heiva i Paris Paris, France Bobino Theatre
14 Rue de la Gaite
(702) 927-8543 Ken Carlter
Serena Carlter
Junes 25, 2023* Heiva i Keaukaha Hilo, HI Kawanakoa Gym, Hilo, Hawaii  (808) 769-3860 Tiffany Dela Cruz
June 30-July 3, 2023* Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California (808) 935-3002 Pua Tokumoto
  Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti Place Toata +689 54 45 44 Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu  
 August 5-6, 2023* Heiva San Diego Alpine, CA
Viejas Casino and Resort 
(619) 602-4683 Lindsay Reva McNicol
 August 12, 2023* Heiva i San Francisco San Francisco, HI Scottish Rite Masonic Center
2850 19th Avenue
(415) 425-1662 Nene Nemenzo
Elizabeth Bertumen
  Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI Kapa'a Beach Park (808) 822-9447 Tepairu Manea
  Hura Tapairu Papeete, Tahiti La Maison de la Culture de Tahiti +689 40 50 31 11 Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
             

 

 2024

Latest / Upcoming Date Event Location Venue Phone Contact Media
  13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture Honolulu, HI Hawaii Convention Center  (619) 277-6186 J Kalani English
  Heiva i Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan Momochi Palace 03-3661-8800 Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi  
  Heiva i Hawai'i Kailua-Kona, HI Hale Halawai (808) 450-9664 Maile Lee  
  Heiva i Japan Tokyo, Japan Mielparque Hall 03-3722-9000 Rose Perreira
Kenzo Tanaka
 
  Heiva i Kauai Kapaa, HI Kapa'a Beach Park (808) 822-9447 Tepairu Manea
  Heiva i Keaukaha Hilo, HI 156 Baker Ave, Hilo, Hawaii (808) 769-3860 Tiffany Dela Cruz  
  Heiva i Osaka Osaka, Japan Namikiri Hall 03-3661-8800 Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi  
  Heiva i Paris Paris, France Bobino Theatre
14 Rue de la Gaite
(702) 927-8543 Ken Carlter
Serena Carlter
  Heiva i Reno Reno, NV Nugget Casino Resort (209) 612-6151 Ruth Nalua Manaois  
  Heiva i San Francisco San Francisco, HI Scottish Rite Masonic Center
2850 19th Avenue
(415) 425-1662 Nene Nemenzo
Elizabeth Bertumen
  Heiva i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti Place Toata +689 54 45 44 Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu  
  Heiva i Taiwan Taipei, Taiwan Taipei City Teen Development Bra 097024563 Kumu Walis  
  Heiva i Vaihi Honolulu, HI Bishop Museum
Hawaii Theatre
(808) 218-1043 Manarii & Nalini Gauthier

 

  Heiva O Tā’u ‘Ori Fairfield, CA The Downtown Theatre
1035 Texas St.
(707) 731-4349 Leandra Thompson
  Heiva Sakura Tokyo, Japan Odawa Sakura Hall 03-3661-8800 Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi  
  Heiva San Diego Alpine, CA
Viejas Casino and Resort 
(619) 602-4683 Lindsay Reva McNicol
  Heiva Tumu Seattle, WA

5715 Barrett Rd.
Ferndale Events Center

(702) 577-5463 Tapo Aimeo Aroquiame  
  Hura Tapairu Papeete, Tahiti La Maison de la Culture de Tahiti +689 40 50 31 11 Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
  Hura Tahiti Norwalk, CA Cerritos College (714) 583-8240 Alex Tekurio
   Hura Tini Tata'ura'a Newark, CA Swiss Park, 5911 Mowry Avenue (510) 303-5436 Julie Bugarin
  Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete Merced, CA Golden Valley High School (209) 383-1435 Becky Manandic
  Manahere i Ori Tahiti Milpitas, CA Milpitas High School (408) 892-2261 Lorie Roldan-Almogela and
Chris Almogela
 
  Ori Fest Las Vegas, NV TBA (702) 927-8543 Henry George
  Ori Tahiti Nui Solo Competition Papeete, Tahiti Le Méridien Tahiti +689 53 28 42
+689 75 63 89
Tumata Robinson
  Ori Tahiti World Cup Papeete, Tahiti Place Toata (949) 466-9010 Matani Kainuku
Moenau Rivera
  Pacific Islander Festival San Diego, CA Ski Beach, Mission Bay (619) 699-8797 Rudy Tai
  Tahiti Fete of San Jose San Jose, CA San Jose State University (808) 935-3002 Pua Tokumoto
  Tahiti Heiva - Japan
(Heiva i Tokyo)
Tokyo, Japan Maihama Amphitheater 03-3661-8800 Kensuke Tamatoa Onishi  
  Tata'ura'a Ori Tahiti Tokyo, Japan Ebisu Garden Hall 03-3718-3143  
  Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori Stockton, CA Warren Atherton Auditorium   (209) 639-5510 Yolanda Amen
  Te Mana Ori - Tahitian Solo Competition Valencia, CA Real Life Church
23841 Newhall Ranch Road
(661) 294-3062 Gladys Farrell

   

Te Ori Here Santa Ana, CA Century High School
1401 S. Grand Ave.
(949) 466-9010 Guy Montgomery  
             

Tentative Events

Latest / Upcoming Date Event Location Venue Phone Contact Social
TBA Farereira'a i Tahiti Papeete, Tahiti Place Toata   Coco Hotahota
TBA Heiva i Honolulu Honolulu, HI Hawaii Convention Center (808) 352-5995 Rose Perreira
TBA Heiva Ma'ohi O Patitifa Sacramento, CA Sacramento City College
Performing Arts Center
(916) 753-3195 Rhea Nunez
TBA Heiva i O'ahu Kaneohe, HI King Intermediate School
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy.
(808) 220-4464 Cathy Temanaha  
TBA Heiva Tahiti En Mexico Guadalajara, Mexico   01 (33) 3647-1384 Emilia Garcia  
TBA Hura Tahiti of Southern Utah St. George, UT Snow Canyon High School (714) 583-8240 Alex Tekurio

Retired Events

Latest / Upcoming Date Event Location Venue Phone Contact Social
  Heiva i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV   (808) 352-5995 Rose Perreira
  Heiva i Maui Wailuku, HI War Memorial Gymnasium (808) 250-0737 Lolita Eugenio
  Ia Ora Te Ori Tahiti Osaka Osaka, Japan   03-3722-9000 Kenzo Tanaka  
  International Tahitian Ori Anaheim, CA   (310) 294-3841 Maile Letuli  
  Kauai Tahiti Fete Kapa'a, HI   (808) 652-1775 Carol Casil  
  Kivanui Ori Tahiti Competition Honolulu, HI Keehi Lagoon Memorial Park (808) 725-8890 Tahia Parker
Makau Foster
 
  Kona Tahiti Fete Kailua-Kona, HI     Carol Casil
  Kori Kori Tahiti Fete Las Vegas, NV   (702) 336-8988 Ravahere Amo-Allred

 

  Manutahi Heiva Waimea, HI Waimea Valley (808) 222-4346 Pola Teriipaia
  Mehetia Fete Kaneohe, HI Kualoa Ranch (808) 723-4998 Charelle Silva  
  Ori Tahiti Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV   (702) 498-0782 Runi Tafeaga  
  Pacific Island Competition Sacramento West Sacramento, CA   (916) 572-4852 Janet Auwae-McCoy
Tanisha Reshke
 
  Tarena Tahiti /
Te Aranui O Tahiti
San Bruno, CA   (415) 425-1662 Elizabeth Nemenzo Bertumen
  Tahiti Fete of Hilo Hilo, HI   (808) 935-3002 Pua Tokumoto
  Tahiti Taurua Nui i Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV   (702) 251-5793 Tetua Ioane  
  Te Hura Te Heiva Montreal Montreal, Canada Theatre Saint James 097024563 Vaiana Rouable
Aurelie Felez
 
  Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti Laie, HI Polynesian Cultural Center (808) 293-3333