Heiva I Hawaii: Celebrating Tahiti with dance, food and gifts

Maiya Amano dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Jamaica Moses dances in the Tamahine 11-13 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Mordechai Mokiao dances in the Tamaroa 11-13 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai.

Unity Abrojina dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai.

Cherami Makimoto dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Nicole Graham dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Pualena Andrews dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Dancy Kepoo dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Nahiena Kekuawela dances in the Vahine 14-17 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Destiny-Rose Bataya dances in the Vahine 18-21 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Hokulani Perez dances in the Vahine 18-21 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Eden Au dances in the Vahine 22-29 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Devin Deguair dances in the Tane 22-29 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Photos by Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Hyojeong Kawaiola Che dances in the Vahine 30-39 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

Kahea Akana dances in the Vahine 30-39 division at Heiva I Hawaii Tahitian Dance Competition Saturday at Hale Halawai. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)