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The Heiva Festival is the soul of Tahiti

By Athena Lucero If it's July, it's Heiva Festival month in Tahiti, a stunning celebration of ancient Polynesian culture, ...
PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm-leaf skirts mingled with Olympic surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Summer Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday ...
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Tahiti Fete of San Jose, said to be the biggest Tahitian dance competition in the U.S., just wrapped up its 26th celebration. This year’s event featured dancers from the United States, Europe and ...
At Pupu Ori Te Nati, different generations are learning the art and meaning of Tahitian dance. “Te Nati” translates to “the link” of past, community, and identity. “We have so many hand motions,” ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Audrey Godoy, artistic director of Pacific Paradise Entertainment, works with students at Jackson High School to teach Tahitian ...
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