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 ...

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 ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Here beside the lagoon there's a silence to Tahiti that reflects exactly where it is I am. For this is The end of the road – no ...

Next year, Tahiti will be home to the surfing competition of the Paris Olympics, almost 10,000 miles away from France. But the region has its own annual games, known as the Heiva. Toakura, the ...

KAPA‘A — The 11th annual Heiva I Kaua‘i Iaorana Tahiti will run Saturday and Sunday at Kapa‘a Beach Park this year. The international Tahitian dance and drumming competition includes solo and group ...

Join us as we explore Tahiti during the Heiva, the biggest cultural event in French Polynesia. Experience the richness of Polynesian culture through vibrant performances and traditional dance. In ...

KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / [email protected] Tahitian dance moves are often rigorous, targeting the legs and core, and incorporating arm movements. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

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 ...