‘Ori Tahiti Nui promotes the conservation, development, promotion and awareness of all aspects of Polynesian culture throughout Polynesia and the world, especially dance, music and artisanal arts. The first day of the ORI TAHITI NUI SOLO COMPETITION was incredible, about 300 persons participated to this contest. For this 4th edition, Tumata Robinson and Manouche Lehartel added the 1st Annual ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships are open to dancers 18-35 who have already won a local or international Heiva competition.

For this first day, it has 3 categories  that are:

the soloist category, the mehura category and duet category.

 

 

The schedule 2015

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (MORNING)

 MATISSE ROOM : Junior Tama 8:00am – 12:30pm followed by awards for the top 3 dancers and the most beautiful costumes.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (AFTERNOON)

 MATISSE ROOM : Mehura (groups of five, male or female or mixed). 2:30pm (awards around 5:00pm).

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (MORNING)

 MATISSE ROOM : Adults ‘Arioi 8:30am – 12:30pm.

 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (AFTERNOON)

MATISSE ROOM : Duo 2:30pm – 4:30pm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (EVENING)

GALA EVENING : Buffet: 7:00pm.

All winners perform to determine the overall best male and best female ‘Arioi dancer. Grand prize for ‘Arioi Vahine and ‘Arioi Tane. After a successful 3 editions, in 2015 ‘Ori Tahiti Nui will host the first ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships.

 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 : 5:00PM – 8:00PM :

The 1st Annual ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships are open to dancers 18-35 who have already won a local or international Heiva competition. The 2015 winners of Heiva i Tokyo, Heiva i Paris, San José Tahiti Fête, Heiva i Honolulu, Heiva i Mexico, Guadalajara ‘Arioi Competition de Guadalajara have been specially invited by Air Tahiti Nui to compete in the 1st Annual ‘Ori Tahiti World Championships.

The competition has 2 distinct categories:

 1st – mehura (2 min instrumentals)

 2nd – ‘ote’a (2 min live drumming) Contestants wear mehura and solo costumes.

The jury comprised of directors of renowned troupes will determine the ‘Ori Tahiti World Champion

THE FINAL RESULTS OTN TAMA 2015

TAMAITI

First prize: 155 – JOLY Terenui (TAHITI ORA)
Second prize: 154 – IORSS Kelema (TAHITI ORA)
Third prize: 151 – CADIO Teanui (TAHTI ORA)

 

 

Duet contest :

1st prize : Natalia et Roby

2nd prize: Poemiti et Jeremie

 

Ori Tahiti Nui Solo Competition in MEHURA category

First prize : PUROTU NO TAHITI ORA

Second prize: O TAHITI NUI (PARIS) et TAVAKE REREATA (NONOSINA-JAPAN)

Third prize: TAHITI ORA BOYS

Coup de coeur prize: PUPU UNA UNA (JAPAN)