KAPAA — Tepairu Manea, Tahitian drum maker and performer, did not let the approaching darkness stop the stucco tapping on his To‘ere. “I helping you,” Manea said, pointing his finger toward Calvin ...

Chief Miko of Te Vai Uranui joined by otea dancers during the special exhibition performance on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Heiva I Kaua‘i. The Heiva continues with more Tahitian dancing, drumming and ...

Last fall, when Sarah Mendoza posted a video of her fellow dancers from Te Varua Ori on Facebook, she simply wanted to promote the decade-old troupe by showing their regular warm-up routine. The clip ...

Come and learn the basics and culture of Tahitian Dance! This class will teach the terminology of the Tahitian Dance movement and choreography, along with the teachings of basic drum beats and music ...

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 ...

Kawailehua Hula Ohana celebrates its 20th anniversary at its Lu'au on Saturday, October 10 at St. John Vianney, San Jose. Established in 1995 by Lorie Roldan-Almogela and her husband, Chris Almogela, ...

Where can you exchange a can of soup for a song? Why, at Dr. Bigman's Talent Show Benefit. The seventh annual event benefits the Contra Costa Food Bank. Donate food and see/hear Tahitian drumming and ...

In her first-ever Tahitian dance competition, 12-year-old Gwendolyn Kealani Gordy won first place at Ori Fest in Las Vegas on March 25. Gwendolyn, a sixth grader at Solana Pacific Elementary School, ...

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