In Focus Heiva I Kaua`i

The 12th Annual Heiva I Kaua`i Iaorana Tahiti was August 3 and 4 at Kapa`a Beach Park. This international Tahitian dance and drumming competition featured competition and exhibition performances of Otea, Aparima and Ahupurotu dances on both days.

Photo by Pam Woolway

Photo by Pam Woolway

Photo by Pam Woolway

Photo by Pam Woolway

Photo by Pam Woolway

Photo by Pam Woolway

Photo by Pam Woolway

IF1: Ejalyn Rita of Kapa`a

IF2: Margaret Lovett of Kapa`a

IF3: First Place women’s age 16 to 18: Naomi Baldomero of Halau Te Vai Ura Nui in O`ahu

IF4: Toa and Zaccgarys Uta of Te Vai Ura Mua in O`ahu

IF5: Mike Drake of the Michael Drake Family Fire Dancers of Kaua`i

IF6: Michael Drake Family Fire Dancers: Emmsley-James, Michael-Allan, Mike and Kaylynn

IF7: Drummer Michael Mariteragi of O`ahu

IF8: First place award winning drummers of Halau Ori Uvira of Kaua`i

IF9: Award winning dancers of Halau Ori Uvira of Kaua`i