On behalf of the Heiva 'Ai 'Ai staff and myself, Mauruuru roa for your time, patience and understanding. This has been a learning experience for everyone as we overcome the challenges, move forward and plan for the future.

We will continue to perpetuate our Tahitian culture 'Ori and language through dancing and music. The event was successful in gathering people.

Here are the winners of Heiva 'Ai 'Ai I Honolulu 2010

Group Aparima / Ahuruoa

1 HereTama Nui
Pearl City, Hawaii
Ra'atira Pupu - Christopher Ramento, Allen Ramento, Denise Ramento

2 Tava Nui
Kahului, Hawaii
Ra'atira Pupu - Tino Septimo, Kaohu Mauricio and Hatota Tehiva

3 Marania Haorangi
Kalihi, Hawaii
Ra'atira Pupu - Tahia Foster Parker

4 Hot Lavalava
Kalihi, Hawaii
Ra'atira Pupu - Kehaulani Kapana


Tupuna Aparima / Ahuroa

1 HereTama Nui
Pearl City, Hawaii
Ra'atira Pupu - Christopher Ramento, Allen Ramento, Denise Ramento

2 Hui Hula O Lei Aloha
Tokyo, Japan
Ra'atira Pupu - Etsuko Watada


Overall Tane Soloist
Destin Soares-Manago
HereTama Nui

Overall Vahine Soloist
Heather Jose
Te Vai Ura Nui

Photos of the event are available online at mikebambi.com

Due to various reasons, the Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai Pageant has been canceled. The producers were holding out hope that all the many facets of the event would have worked but in the end, it was decided that for the betterment of the overall event, that the pageant be moved to next year. The Heiva 'Ai 'Ai I Honolulu solo and group competition will go on as scheduled.

Event activities take place Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the St. Louis High School Gymnasium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Young single women between the ages of 18-25 are invited to compete in the 1st annual Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai. The theme of the pageant is "Tiare Huru Rau" (Variety of Flowers). Contestants will be judged on costume, talent, and evening gown. Participants will be judged on pronunciation, originality, personality, elegance, poise, creativity, neatness, appearance, and choreography.

Registration fee for the pageant is $50. The event will be accepting only 10 entries on a first come first served basis.

Download the entire registration packet or just the Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai application and guidelines.

» Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai Application (Revised)

Applications for Heiva 'Ai 'Ai i Honolulu 2010 are now available online. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Saint Louis High School Gymnasium. Activities will take place all day starting at 9:00 am. Soloists will compete for individual and age group titles. Groups will compete in an ahuroa competition.

Download the entire registration packet or by individual event.

» Soloist Application (Revised)

» Group Application (Revised)

» Miss Heiva 'Ai 'Ai Application (Revised)

» Vendor Application (Revised)

Soloist and group guidelines are included in the applications. Solo vahine are required to perform 7 basic steps fa’arapu, varu, tifene, afata, tairitamau, pai pai, and tahapehape. Solo tane are required to perform 4 basic steps pa’oti, ou’a ‘ofati, horo, and tu’e. Entry fee is $35 per dancer.

The ahuroa/ahupurotu group competition will be judged on group unity, technique
and timing, group personality, stage presence, choreography, costume, fact sheet interpretation and use of language pronunciation and accompaniment. Group entry fee is $150.

All soloist and group applications are due before event. Soloists registering the day of the event will be required to pay late fee.

Additional information about the activities including the Tamure Ball, which will close the event, will be forthcoming.

Pre sale $10; at the door $12. Children 5 years and under free. Every ticket holder will receive a wrist band upon entry to the competition. All groups may order tickets in advance. Please make checks payable to:

HEIVA ‘AI ‘AI
c/o Roiti Sylva
1414 Center Street
Honolulu, HI 96816

Welcome to the 1st Annual Heiva ‘Ai ‘Ai Solo Competition, Miss Heiva ‘Ai ‘Ai Pageant, and Ahuroa or Ahupurotu Group Competition.

We are looking forward with having you and your groups join us on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at St. Louis High School Gymnasium to captivate and excite us with your performances and make this a festive event.

In the near future, we will be posting applications and other detailed information about the event activities.

Mauruuru roa!
Roiti Sylva

ROITI TAHAURI SYLVA
President
Phone: (808)389-2665 or (808)732-3608
uarekaroiti@yahoo.com

TERAI (BLANCHE) HANOHANO
Vice President

JOJO KAEA
Secretary

VINA LESUMA
Secretary/Vendor Coordinator

MOEA DEFRIES
Treasurer