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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2023 Events
A limited amount of events are starting to emerge again.
| Latest / Upcoming Date | Event | Location | Venue | Phone | Contact | Media |
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| 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 | |
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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 |
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| 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
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(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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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(619) 602-4683 | Lindsay Reva McNicol | ||
| Heiva Tumu | Seattle, WA |
5715 Barrett Rd. |
(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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Kona Tahiti Fete | Kailua-Kona, HI | Carol Casil | ||||
| Kori Kori Tahiti Fete | Las Vegas, NV | (702) 336-8988 |
Ravahere Amo-Allred
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Te Mahana Hiro'a o Tahiti | Laie, HI | Polynesian Cultural Center | (808) 293-3333 |