This year’s event runs Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, at the Blaisdell Arena.

KAPA‘A — When the sun sets on the first day of Heiva I Kaua‘i Tahitian dance and drumming competition, the gates will reopen for Po Afi Kaua‘i Samoan Fireknife Competition starting at 6 p.m. at Kapa‘a ...

In a tiny gymnasium at Foisia Park in Carson, California, an eclectic group of women ranging in age from 14 to 56 line up in rows, ready for instruction at their first siva Samoa (Samoan dance) lesson ...

For decades, a local dance club has been highlighting the culture of Pacific Islanders here in the Valley and beyond.

Rhythm of the Islands also captured numerous awards in the solo dance event, including sweeping the Tane and Vahine 16 to 18 categories. Lokelani’s Rhythm of the Island was one of the group ...

In Tahiti, the island's largest festival, 'Heiva i Tahiti' (hereinafter referred to as 'Heiva'), is held every July. It is a celebration that Tahiti embraces to honor and pass down Polynesian ...

Next year, Tahiti will be home to the surfing competition of the Paris Olympics, almost 10,000 miles away from France. But the region has its own annual games, known as the Heiva. Toakura, the ...

Promotional Widget for West Hawaii Today Jobs. KAILUA-KONA - Visitors who followed the sound of drums down to Hale Halawai Saturday and Sunday were treated to the high-energy sights and sounds of the ...