Heiva i Vaihi is an event on the island of Oahu celebrating Tahitian Culture through music, dance, and traditional Polynesian sports competition.
Next Event TBD at Waimea Valley, North Shore, Oahu
Schedule of Events
9am- Opening Ceremony at the Main Lawn
10am – Coconut Tree Race at the Main Lawn
10:30am – Fruit Bearing Race
11:15am – Hula Exhibition at Upper Meadow
Noon – Rock Lifting competition Stage at Game site
1pm – Hula Exhibition at Upper Meadow
1:30pm – Hawaiian Arm Wrestling Demonstration
1:45pm – Wrestling at the Game site
2:45pm – Hula Exhibition at Upper Meadow
3:30pm – Awards and Tahiti Mana Troupe Show at the Amphitheater
$5 Entry fee for Kama'aina/Military Spectators
Free Entry for Athletes if pre-registered (Check back here for Online Pre-Registration)
Some footage of Heiva i Vaihi 2017 Traditional Sports on KHON 2 News
Some footage from Fresh TV featuring Tahiti's month long cultural festival Heiva i Tahiti that celebrates the traditional sports, music, dance, and more.