Heiva i Kaua`i Ia Orana Tahiti Program

Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3

Kapa`a Beach Park

Admission: $8/day
Gates open 9:00 AM
Children age 12 and under free

Saturday, August 2

10:00 AM Opening AM Prayer - M.C. Cathy Teri'ipaia

Introductions: Committee, Judges, House Drummers

Silent Auction Begins

10:15 AM Special Dedication – Moment of Silence

Musical Performance - Hi'ipoe

10:20 AM Exhibition: Drumming

Ka Moananuiākea Maoli Arts & Culture

Director Waipu'ilani Flores

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Solo Competition - Junior Division, Ages 4-12

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Junior Division Dance-Off (if necessary)

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Exhibition: Fire Knife Dance – iSiva Fire Crew

Michael Drake 'Ohana

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Exhibition: Te Vai Ura Nui

Charles and Cathy Temanaha, Directors

2:00 PM Silent Auction Closes

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solo Competition Senior/Master Division

Ages 13-25 | Ages 26-55

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Senior & Master Division Dance-Off (if necessary)

4:30 PM Close

Sunday, August 3                 

10:00 AM Opening Prayer - M.C. Cathy Teri'ipaia

Introduction of Ra'atira and Groups

Silent Auction Begins

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Musical Guest - Wailana Dasalia-Duarte

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM Group Competition: 'Aparima – Te Vai Ura Nui

Charles and Cathy Temanaha, Directors

11:05 AM – 11:25 AM Group Competition: 'Aparima – Tumoana

David Galeai, Director

11:25 AM – 11:45 AM Group Competition: Drumming – Te Vai Ura Nui

Charles and Cathy Temanaha, Directors

11:45 AM – 12:05 PM Group Competition: 'Aparima – Te 'E'a O Te Turama

Maile and Kawika Tavares, Directors

12:05 AM – 12:35 PM Exhibition – Te Vai Ura Nui

Charles and Cathy Temanaha, Directors

12:35 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM Exhibition: Laie Drummers of Polynesian Cultural Center

Nicolas Keoua Kaneakua, Director

1:15 PM – 1:35 PM Exhibition: Tamari'i – Tumoana

Nicolas Keoua Kaneakua, Director

1:35 PM – 1:55 PM Group Competition: Drumming – Tumoana

Nicolas Keoua Kaneakua, Director

2:00 PM Silent Auction Closes

1:55 PM – 2:15 PM Group Competition: 'Ahupurotu – Te 'E'a O Te Turama

Maile and Kawika Tavares, Directors

2:15 PM – 2:35 PM Group Competition: Drumming – Te 'E'a O Te Turama

Maile and Kawika Tavares, Directors

2:35 PM – 2:55 PM Exhibition: 'Ahupurotu - Tumoana

Nicolas Keoua Kaneakua, Director

2:55 PM – 3:15 PM Drumming Circle – Tepairu Manea

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Musical Guest – Hi'ipoe

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM Awards Ceremony for all competitors and Closing

Heiva i Kauaʻi Committee: President Tepairu Manea, Vice President Agnes Fetiahere Ha'oha'o, Secretary Jo Manea, Treasurer Craig Schmitt, Accountant: Judy Arrigo, Event Coordinator: Kate Vredevoogd, Media Coordinator: Greg Askew, Vendor Coordinator: Beth Salling, Judging Coordinator: Monica Ka'auwai, Silent Auction Coordinator: Beverly Pang, Food Coordinator: Līhu'e Lopez, Gatekeeper & Parking Coordinator: Craig Schmitt, Soloists & Groups Coordinator: Rhoda Libre, Additionial Committee Members: Deo Ari'inui Ha'oha'o, Dorina SanAugustine, Joanna Caralon, Judges: Hirohiti Tematahotoa, Nicolas Keoua Kaneakua, Wallis Punua, Maiterai Tehuritaua, Charles Temanaha, Auditors: Marci Buratti, Candace Boxer, TBP.

Sponsors:

Funding by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program, Kaua’i local businesses, Kaua`i Visitors Bureau.