Tahiti Fete of San Jose

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My niece Jacqueline Marie and nephew Pete Negron Jr. at our first Hawaiian family reunion at our farm in Laupahoehoe in 2004. So adorable!

Three generations of Tahiti Fete involvement. Granddaughter Laura Leilani Pereira, mom Pua Tokumoto and daughter Heidi Dehnel.

Beloved mother, tupuna and leader in our community.

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is well and staying safe . As some of you know my Dad past away from COVID-19 passing away is a part of life but being alone as he wa...s and having to cope with this Illness without any of us being able to be there for him was the worst feeling ever . Our Dad’s wish was to be returned to Samoa and we are gng honor his wish . So we are having a Plate lunch fundraiser to offset some of the expenses. It will held on July 11 from 1-6pm or until we sell out the menu is Rice Salad Chicken Sapasui Ribs Seasoned hot dog Address is 17430 Santa Maria St, Fountain Valley Ca 92708 Each plate is $15 you can send payment to Venmo acct King Dome@Soleman-1 or arrange other payment options for additional info pls call 714-465-7153 On behalf of our family we thank you for love and support. May our lord continue to bless you and your families Stay Safe Update info : The location of the Family Plate Lunch has been moved due to unforeseen circumstance. The new location address is 2726 Drake Ave Costa Mesa Ca 92626 The overwhelming love and support that has been pouring in since the post is absolutely amazing.....Thank You

It's great to see the whole stage and how the dancers utilize each part . . #Repost @huitarava ... One year ago today See more

TAHITIAN CARDIO!!!!! Ida and Cookie Veimau is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Tahitian Cardio Classes... Wednesdays at 3pm (PST) Saturdays at 10am (PST) GET OUT OF QUARANTINE MODE AND GET INTO FITNESS MODE ITEMS NEEDED: WATER, SWEAT TOWEL AND PAREO OR WRAP TO WEAR. USE THIS LINK FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS Topic: Tahitian Cardio Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/810948412 Meeting ID: 810 948 412 Password: 044164 One tap mobile +16699006833,,810948412# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,810948412# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 810 948 412 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeyE4hAyuM

Moena Maiotui - Labor Day Weekend - Chicago!!! An awesome seminar experience in Ori Tahiti for young girls and women. www.temanaora.com

Stanford Kaina in Mexico City.

#tbt to Tahiti Fete of San Jose We are O Hiva!! Next stop Hura Tahiti Tahitian Dance Competition https://youtu.be/MP19_uFjz2I

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#AROHA A 70-year-old kuia says she was filled with delight when a non-Mori woman stood up for te reo Mori on an Auckland train recently.

Thank you for sharing Lori It still pains our hearts . . Repost @loriloriohlori ... #fbf to Memories of San Jose @tahitifete ... because I got sad after the forever cancellation announcement of the Event... So grateful for all the great memories ... I don’t think I really had an understating of how much work, dedication, and preparation it takes to put on a performance until after I experienced dancing at San Jose ... it still amuses me#dancelife #ehonuitie ... Also Happy Birthday @lemonaidz See more

OUR LAST TAHITI FETE IN SAN JOSE!! Swipe image or click the link in bio to read more about our final year in San Jose..... Also read here ---> https://us15.campaign-archive.com/

Gorgeous!! . . Solo applications for 2019 are out now! DM if you'd like email!

FINAL YEAR of Tahiti Fête of San Jose | Solo Application 2019 ---> Please LIKE and SHARE if you know someone who would like to enter solos for our final year in San Jose. https://mailchi.mp//final-year-tahiti-fte-of-san-jose-solo

Solo entry applications will go out today. Text me if you are interested. Mauruuru!

These kids are fabulous, dancing to our saxophone player’s song, Kahulanui Boogie Woogie! Bill Noble of the band Kahulanui wrote this song and it won Instrume...ntal Jazz song of the Year at the 2018 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Does anyone know the dancers, teacher or the name of the school? We are all so excited, especially Bill that the kids are performing his song! Check it out... See more

IaOrana dancers and musicians! We are preparing the entry application for the 2019 Tahiti Fete of San Jose. Please text me for an application especially if you are a new group or have changed your email address. It will be held at the San Jose State University Event Center on July 4-6. Unfortunately, due to escalating costs of putting on a program this size in San Jose, this will be our last San Jose Fete. Hopefully, we can move it to another California city in two years.

This is Oswaldo Espejel Rivera. I write this post in the hopes that no one else, no more respected instructors in Hawaiian or Tahitian Dance be cheated by this... man again. Last month I went to Mexico to judge a hula competition that lasted 2 days. I knew the budget was small so agreed to let someone else negotiate for our judging fee and instead taught a seminar with the understanding that I would make the money earned from the seminar. For 2 days of judging and attendance to a dinner, all events that generate income for Oswaldo, each judge made $200. He paid the 2 other judges their workshop fees and waited till I was leaving at the airport to tell me he had nothing for me. NOTHING! Mind you, if not for my students in Mexico, there would be no competition. My students provided all ground transportation for judges, salsa band for dinner, lei for all participating professors, dinner for all judges, Oswaldo, his staff AND his friend (for one evening). Oswaldo let ME treat everyone to dinner on our last night. Oswaldo and the staff barely attended to us. So where did my workshop money go? I had 30 students in the class. How much did you pay him to attend? I am not the first victim. When Keano and Uncle Kunewa went, they didn’t get paid. There are also Tahitian instructors in Cali that said they are still waiting for their payment from last year and years passed. We need to help each other out and call out people like this who take advantage of us. I do not leave my family, my Halau and my Hawai’i for free, I’m sorry. It’s not the money that is the core of my anger and disappointment, it is the lack of respect and lies. See more

Tag the dancer! Photo: @dtfotography

Name that group! Photo : @dtfotography

As we approach the new year, I'd love to hear who plans on entering our 26th Annaul Tahiti Fête of San Jose? . If you are an Ori Metua (dance group), please message me your current email and contact info as I am emailing over some information for those entering group.

Life Photo: @dtfotography, Dancer : Christine Maog

Awesome opportunity!! . . Repost @lokelanisroti ... Hey Everyone, this year at Weekend in Polynesian our head judge for ITO, Anthony Coco Tirao, will be holding 2 workshops for all ages! On Monday Aug. 27, join Coco in a beautiful exchange of culture and artistic movement. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to learn from those straight from the Motherland. A true voice of Tahiti. See you all very soon! Mauruuu Roa! - Uncle Roy See more

Photo : @valvirayjr

@julazyyy looking stunning at the Tahiti Fete of San Jose Photo : @dtfotography

I love this photo . . Repost @kahyluh ... sisters #sanjosetahitifete #sanjosetahitifete2017 See more

I can almost hear the beat . . Repost @dtfotography ... TahitiFete25: TahitianDance makes the beat visible See more

What a bunch of cuties! A great @tahitifete memory!! Don't forget to tag your photos with @tahitifete for a feature! . . . #Repost @te_rahiti_nui... Happy 4th of July everyone !! We just wanted to say great job to all the dancers this past weekend at @tahitifete of San Jose!! The 8 TRN dancers that competed all made it to finals and of those eight, 4 received awards!! Congratulations to: Ava - 1st place, 5-8 yrs old Gwen - 1st place, 9-12 yrs old Kalea - 2nd place, 9-12 yrs old And a special congratulations to our teacher Michelle Limon for placing 1st in the 35-49 category and winning the OVERALL Vahine award!! We couldn't be more proud and thankful for all the hard work, dedication, and guidance from you and Aunty Janice that led to this outcome! Have a safe and Happy 4th!!

Love this shot @reyna.trinidad @dtfotography . . #Repost @dtfotography ... Dance is the hidden language of the soul @reyna.trinidad @ihoopalot @triciamagtanong @vai_hau_nui See more

One thing I love deeply about many of the local Heiva is that they truly support eachother. . . It is not only about perpetuating the Tahitian culture & dance outside of Tahiti but also sharing the love for the culture within the various communities. We can do this by supporting each others events and making easier for others to experience the mana from the dance. .... . Events such as heiva or poly festivals were some of the best memories I had growing up and I hope that many more children get to experience that same joy and excitement . #Repost @heivamaohiopatitifa Heiva Ma’ohi O’ Patitifa will return on August 17, 2019 with updates to the event. We look forward to seeing you all in upcoming 2018 Heiva throughout California. Please support! Manahere I Ori Tahiti (July 28-29), Heiva I Reno (August 3-4), Heiva I San Diego (August 11-12), Heiva O’ Ta’u Ori (September 1-2), Te Fa’a No Te Ori (November 3rd). Deepest Mauru'uru roa for being a part of Heiva Ma'ohi O' Patitifa in past years and look forward to seeing you in 2019! #heivamaohiopatitifa #faaitoito #heivamaohi. 2017 Tane Grand Champion - Eli Tiguelo. PC:Danny Tan Photography See more

She's moving!! Tag the dancer or group of you know it . . #tahitifeteofsanjose

Captured a great moment for this ra'atira Don't forget to tag your TFSJ pics with @tahitifete for a feature! . . #Repost @luvnhevani ... 2017 San Jose Tahiti Fete Makamae Ra’atira bihhhh See more

Makamae melia looking fabulous!! Don't forget to tag @tahitifete in your TFSJ pics for a feature! . . #Repost @lilislandgirl_... love that feeling when i’m on the dance floor #tahitiandancer #makamaemeliaopolynesia See more

Ia orana! . . Credit: @dtfotography #tahitifeteofsanjose ... #tahitifete See more

Way to make an entrance . . Tag the dancer if you know who this is!!... #tahitifeteofsanjose

So sweet . Please tag the group and family . . Don't forget to tag your TFSJ memories with @tahitifete for a feature!

The reflection . . #Repost @dtfotography ... TahitiFete 25: from the missing archive . @n.e.m.e.n.z.o See more

The sea of musicians . . #Repost @matty_segura ... The heart beat. 7.3.17 --------------------------------------------------- See more

Love the beautiful smile . . #Repost @dtfotography ... It takes an Athlete to Dance, but an Artist to be a Dancer..... Kaliloa O KaleoOnalani from San Diego See more

Stunning!! Don't forget to tag your TFSJ photos with @tahitifete for a chance to be featured!

This beautiful dancer had all the judges in awe last year Can anyone name that dancer?

Tane looking sharp! Tag him if you know him!! . . #Repost @dtfotography ... There are always two people in every picture, the photographer and the viewer. ~Ansel Adam See more

These faces . . #Repost @_.rbkmrz ... 07.03.18 , 8:56PM ; the tan lines will fade , but the memories will last forever @tahitifete #TMTAT #tweenies #oneyearanniversary #sanjosetahitifete See more

Name that group of musicians!! Don't forget to tag @tahitifete in your Tahiti Fête memories for a feature! #Repost @valvirayjr Without the musicians and drummers there is no dance. Tahiti fete throwback. @tahitifete #tahitifete #tahitifeteofsanjose

Love these girls! . . #Repost @itchnerkalani ... Miss that time @tahitifete #tahitifete2017 #americangirls See more

Do you all enjoy seeing some behind the scenes with judges? Or how groups prepare for competing? What are some things you'd like to see leading up to our next Tahiti Fête in 2019? Comment below! (Snap taken last TFSJ 2017)

The tamari'i melt my heart everytime Don't forget to tag your TFSJ memories with @tahitifete for a feature! #Repost @mrsshannonramirez ... #throwback when she didn’t know left from right #PapapaPia See more

A 13 year throwback! Love it! #Repost @teenybreeny ... Best vibes to everyone at @tahitifete this weekend! Throwback to my very first competition Tahiti Fete 2005 See more

The gorgeous aftermath from competing #Repost @badspectrumm ... Casualties duh #tevaiuranui #tvun #getsettahitifete See more

Don't forget to tag @tahitifete in your Tahiti Fête memories for a feature! #Repost @valvirayjr Ori Tahiti ..Home..Te Pura