Heiva Tahiti festival

We will be there for the first weekend in July and there are usually dance competitions during this time. Is there a schedule up anywhere? And can we buy the tickets in advance, I am worried they might be sold out.

I got a ton of hits-which I didn't go through-by typing "heiva tahiti 2007" into Google. You should be able to find what you want. Remember though, its Tahiti and a lot of the sites will be in French. Often there is a "shadow site" in english.

Ed

Last year the schedule didn't come out until the end of May/beginning of June. I know a lot of folks over on Tahiti Explorer are looking for it too.

I'm not sure about dance schedules, but in case you're interested, the Vaka Heiva outrigger paddling comp will be held Sat 29 June and Sun 30 June in Papeete. It should be an awesome spectacle. My son is in one of the Cook Island teams travelling over for the festival and is currently counting the minutes!

Correction, sorry. The above days should have been Fri 29th and Sat 30 June

So far, I can only fnd a detailed schedule for 2006. I posted on Tahiti Explorer too because there are a few people over there who live in Tahiti and I was hoping they might hear something via the news.

Jeaniej, my husband is a Cook Islander. Do you live there? We live in Brisbane.

Tiki, yes we are papaas (Australians) currently living on Rarotonga. We've been here since late '05 and absolutely love it. Our home in Australia is just near Byron Bay, so we are practically neighbours ;-)

I just returned from Tahiti this past week, and the Heiva 2007 program is not yet available. They expect it to be out around the end of May, beginning of June.

I've been googling for it and nothing yet. It's so frustrating when you are coming from so far away for a special event.

The Heiva 2007 schedule is now posted at: http://www.thetahititraveler.com<BR><BR>Heiva i Tahiti 2007 - Program

Tuesday, June 12 Place Toata - Papeete
Traditional danse schools annual performance

Wednesday, June 13 Place Toata - Papeete
Traditional danse schools annual performance

Thursday, June 14 Place Toata - Papeete
Traditional danse schools annual performance

Thursday, June 28 Papeete Harbour
Outrigger canoe race

Saturday, June 30 Papeete Harbour
Outrigger canoe race

Sunday, July 01 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Monday, July 02 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Tuesday, July 03 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Wednesday, July 04 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Puaauia
Umu Ti, Firewalking

Thursday, July 05 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Friday, July 06 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Saturday, July 07 Place Toata - Papeete
Evening of song & dance competitions

Saturday, July 14 Museum of Tahiti & her islands
Tu'aro Ma'ohi, Traditional sports

Sunday, July 15 Museum of Tahiti & her islands
Tu'aro Ma'ohi, Traditional sports

Tuesday, July 17 Museum of Tahiti & her islands
Tu'aro Ma'ohi, Traditional sports

Friday, July 20 Place Toata - Papeete
Performance by the song & dance winners of the year

There is also an International Heiva festival being held in Papeete following the regular heiva, from July 23-28. Check out the schedule at http://www.tahitinuiinternational.com/

HEIVA INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE

Tahiti Nui International Hospitality booth will be set-up at the Sheraton Hotel for pre-registration. Time T.B.A.
July 23rd, 2007
10:00a.m. to - Protocol welcoming ceremony at ”Marae Arahurahu“ in Paea, a once in a lifetime ceremony for many of you.
6:00p.m. ”Soiree de l'aureats“. Evening with all the winners of the Heiva Nui I Tahiti 2007.
July 24th, 2007
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Group staging at To'ata stage.
10.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Meeting between the President of Tahiti and Tahiti Nui International and the visiting groups.
2:00 p.m. - Gate open to the public.
3:00 p.m. - FIRST (1ST) & SECOND (2nd) ROUND OF SOLO COMPETITION.
Ages: 2-3yrs (exhibition only); 4-6yrs; 7-10yrs; 11-13yrs;22-26yrs
5:30 p.m. - Intermission & special entertainment.
6:30 p.m. - Solo competition continues.
Announce the winners of the semifinal rounds to compete in the finals on Thursday.
July 25th, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. :Group staging at To'ata stage.
2:00 p.m. - Gate open to the public.
3:00 p.m. - First (1st) and second (2nd) Round of solo competition
Ages: 14-17yrs; 18-21yrs; 27-35yrs; 36yrs+
5:30 p.m. - Intermission & special entertainment.
6:30p.m. - Solo competition continues.
July 26th, 2007
9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. - Workshops on dance, drumming & orero (time and location TBA)
2:00p.m. - Gate open to the public
3:00 p.m. - Finalists to compete for the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in each age category.
5:00 p.m. - Intermission & special entertainment.
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. : Group competition
Announce who the 1st place winners are for each age category and they will be competing for the Overall Champion Tane and Vahine on Friday.
July 27th, 2007
2:00 p.m. - Gate open to the public
3:00 p.m. - Solo awards ceremony
4:00 p.m. - Solo Overall Champion competition.
5:30 p.m. - Intermission and special group entertainment
6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. :Group competition
9:00 p.m. - Special award presentation by Tahiti Nui International organization to a living legend.
July 28th, 2007
2:00 p.m. - Gate open to the public.
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. : Group competition.
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. : Intermission / Featured entertainment / symphony of drums.
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. : solo champions, group a la carte & group overall awards ceremony.
10:00 p.m. : Dance Party. Location and time will be announced.
End of International Heiva I Tahiti 2007.
July 29th, 2007
Rest - Free day.
July 30th, 2007
Luau or picnic in Mo'orea (details will be announced).
Return to Papeete
July 31st, 2007
Return to L.A. / Honolulu
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The Heiva was wonderful!! It was easy to get tickets but the last night when we were supposed to see Toa Reva, one of the top groups, it was almost sold out and we bought seats at the back. Then it got rained out and we were leaving the next day and had to stand at the ticket booth hawking them to walk up buyers. Luckily we onsold them for face value so didn't lose any money but we didn't get to see Toa Reva!!

Advance tickets are sold in town at Oddessey near the Cathedral.

The Heiva 2008 schedule is now available online: http://www.tahiti-agenda.com/blogs/media/users/admin/heiva_i_tahiti_2008.doc