Feel the beat: Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian dance competition marks 10 years

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Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva I Hawaii Saturday at Hale Halawai in Kailua Village. The free festival continues today. (Photos by Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
Dancers compete in the 10th annual Heiva i Hawaii Saturday ar Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)
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There was a whole lot of shaking going on at the 10th annual Heiva I Hawaii Saturday.

Inclement weather did not stop fans, family and visitors from packing Hale Halawai to experience the Tahitian culture.

The festival presented by Fun to Jump and Te E‘a o Te Turama featured Tahitian dance competitions, drumming, Mr. and Miss Heiva Hawaii competition, artisan crafts and food.

The free festival continues today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring Tahitian dance competition for couples, drumming and senior groups. Keiki bouncers and waterslides, weather permitting will be on site as well as food and craft vendors.

For more information visit heivaihawaii.myshopify.com