Heiva Festival

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Photo: Tahiti Tourism

About

A colorful celebration of traditional chants, music and dancing, in a competition which brings together dance troupes from every corner of French Polynesia.

Location

FC4C+JMH, Papeete 98714, French Polynesia

17.54344°S149.57825°W

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Contributor quotes

"Every July there is the Heiva show — Heiva means July in Tahitian. Every year there is a big festival for dancers; the culture of Polynesian dancers is unique and that's something you really have to see if you come to Tahiti."

Ben THOUARD

Ben Thouard

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