If it's July, it's Heiva Festival month in Tahiti, a stunning celebration of ancient Polynesian culture, song, dance and sports known as the Polynesian Olympics. Over 140 years old, it originated in ...

In Tahiti, the island's largest festival, 'Heiva i Tahiti' (hereinafter referred to as 'Heiva'), is held every July. It is a celebration that Tahiti embraces to honor and pass down Polynesian ...

KAPA‘A — When the sun sets on the first day of Heiva I Kaua‘i Tahitian dance and drumming competition, the gates will reopen for Po Afi Kaua‘i Samoan Fireknife Competition starting at 6 p.m. at Kapa‘a ...

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 2010 Heiva I Kaua‘i Ia Orana Tahiti opened to a large crowd, Saturday, at the Kapa‘a Beach Park. An agenda of solo dance competition — under the music provided by house drummers headed by ...

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 ...