Heiva I Tahiti : the past 3 nights The Heiva I Tahiti has kept its promises : groups of singers and dancers were part of a magnificent show. All dancers…
HEIVA I PARIS PARIS – FRANCE- EUROPE SEPTEMBER 11 & SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 The Heiva i Paris is the Official Festival and Competition of Tahitian Dance in Europe. An exceptional jury…
The 4th edition of the Ori Tahiti Nui Solo Competition Contest on November 28-30, 2015 at the Hotel Le Méridien Tahiti Registrations from September 26, 2015 The Ori Tahiti…
TATTOO The word tattoo originated in French Polynesia. The legend of Tohu, the god of tattoo, describes painting all the oceans’ fish in beautiful colors and patterns. In Polynesian culture,…
Culture The Tahitians of the modern era maintain their heritage and traditions of their Maohi ancestors. Oral history recounts the adventures of gods and warriors in colorful legends where javelin…
What are some of the traditional steps involved in the dance? Afata – box (hips hit in the shape of a box) Fa’arapu – stir hips fast circles (hips move…