Once again, the sound of pahu and tō’ere rumbles through the valleys. The voices rise in unison. The senses are awakening. Bodies move and tune to the sound of the softest ‘aparima as well as the ‘ōte’a so powerful and full of energy.
Contact:
Phone: +689-88 81 11 18
Email: info@oritahitisupply.com
Website: https://www.oritahitisupply.com/
Hear! See! Live!
Heiva i Tahiti is back in force…
After two years without a competition, more than a thousand artists invite us to join them on the paths of creation, in the footsteps of heritage, on the paths of the Polynesian soul dotted with legends, memories and history.
The Heiva i Tahiti is an emotional encounter, a meeting with ourselves, a plunge into our age-old culture, made of grace and liveliness, festivities and competitions, diversity and unity. Dualities that unite us: the Heiva i Tahiti is certainly the most beautiful expression of Polynesian culture. The time has come to give it back its rightful place!
9 pupu ‘ori: 3 in the hura ava tau category, 6 in hura tau category; and 9 pupu hīmene: 4 in tārava Tahiti, 1 in tārava Raromata’i and 4 in tārava Tuha’a Pae will compete. All these groups are eager to show the fruits of their efforts after several months of preparation.
Whether author, choreographer, musician, singer, dancer, ‘ōrero, but also costume designer, supplier of raw materials, maker of instruments as well as scenery, etc., they have put their time, energy and all their heart into it. These men and women, young and old, are both witnesses and transmitters of tradition.
These guardians of our culture tirelessly weave timeless bonds between our past and our present; bonds that strengthen us and will strengthen us again tomorrow. They root and enrich us in our identity so that we can always stand tall in the face of adversity.
French Polynesia and its public service, organizers of the Heiva i Tahiti, are proud to support the holding of this flagship event, the jewel of Polynesian culture for 141 years. May it survive us for a long time…
‘Ia haruru ā te pahu mai te ‘are i ni’a i te a’au
‘Ia ta’i ā te tō’ere mai te tō’are, fa’atete i te ra’i
‘Ia ‘oto ā te reo hīmene ‘aruera’a i tō tāua ‘āi’a.
‘Ia marae te marae. ‘Ia fenua te fenua.
A Heiva ana’e ra tātou !
Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu
Minister of Culture
Where to stay in Papeete?
Situated in Papeete, 1.3 km from Plage Hokule’a and 1.2 km from Paofai Gardens, St Ame House Papeete with View & Pool offers air conditioning.
St Ame House Papeete with View & Pool
Boasting mountain views, a garden and a private pool, this villa also comes with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Point Venus. The villa has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The property offers pool views. Museum of Tahiti is 15 km from the villa, while Faarumai Waterfalls is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tahiti International Airport, 3 km from St Ame House Papeete with View & Pool.
- Garden
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- WiFi available in all areas
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor pool
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi