10TH ANNUAL TE MAHANA HIRO'A TUMU O TAHITI

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Audience members tapped their feet and swayed to the upbeat rhythm of the to'ere (Tahitian drums) at the Polynesian Cultural Center's (PCC) 10th Annual Te Mahana Hiro'a Tumu O Tahiti Festival, which concluded today. More than 80 tamari'i (youth) and taure'are'a (adults) graced the stage -- dazzling guests with their skilled movements and exquisite costuming of feathers, flowers and fronds.

The event kicked off with loud cheers of support when the youngest tamari'i of the event, ages 3 and under, performed their best ?te'a and paoti. Participants came from all over O'ahu to compete in the solo dance competition ranging from entrants in the tamari'i division (ages four through 12) to the taure'are'a division (ages 13 and up). Tamari'i, ages 3 and under, performed in exhibition only.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• 2010
• Tahitian
• Dance
• Competition

[Kanonakiana671]

@00:45 was so cute gud job everrone