The Te Fa'a Nō Te 'Ori 2025 Tahitian Dance Festival is back this weekend in Stockton. Here's what to know about the Polynesian celebration event.

Tahiti Fete of San Jose, said to be the biggest Tahitian dance competition in the U.S., just wrapped up its 26th celebration. This year’s event featured dancers from the United States, Europe and ...

Embarking on a journey to Papeete, French Polynesia, Catriona Rowntree delves into the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of Tahiti's capital. More than just a launchpad to iconic islands like ...

Half a century ago, in a mostly white neighborhood in Buena Park, there lived a woman who had brown skin and didn’t speak any English. One day, her daughter’s high-school talent-show committee invited ...

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“Tahitian dance is all about the legs,” he adds. That much is obvious when you watch the show. From the men performing the paoti move — which is a “scissor” movement of the legs — to when the women ...

Now known as French Polynesia, Tahiti has a long history. The islands were originally settled by Polynesian immigrants in 500 BC. Over time, the island has changed. However, it remains one of the most ...

The annual celebration of Polynesian dance, food and culture that is Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete kicks off Friday and continues through Sunday. In its 37th year, Kiki Raina is the longest continuously ...