Sea Life Park Hawaiʻi
4th Annual Ori Tahiti Competition
Held Saturday, August 29, 2026
Mahalo to our competitors, families, supporters, vendors, and community for an incredible 4th Annual Heiva i Sea Life Park.
2025 Event Highlights
This highlight reel captures the energy and beauty of the 3rd Annual Heiva i Sea Life Park and the community that continues to support ori Tahiti in Hawaiʻi.
Heiva is a traditional Tahitian celebration of ori Tahiti, music, drumming, and cultural pride. For generations in Tahiti Nui, Heiva has served as a stage where communities share stories through dance, chant, and rhythm. Each performance carries history, identity, and respect for ancestors.
Heiva i Sea Life Park continues this tradition in Hawai'i by creating a space where dancers, musicians, and cultural practitioners can gather and share their art. The event brings together youth, families, new and experienced performers to celebrate the strength and beauty of Tahitian culture.
The 4th Annual Heiva i Sea Life Park honors the dedication of the ori Tahiti community and provides an opportunity for competitors of many age divisions to perform, grow, and connect with one another. The event highlights skill, discipline, and cultural expression while welcoming the public to experience the energy and pride of Tahitian dance.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 competitors and winners. Explore the 4th Annual Heiva i Sea Life Park results below, followed by winners from previous years.