Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete 2017
Late post! It's been a while since we blogged -- we've just had a lot going on! But we wanted to share with you our terrific experience at the Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete last March. We entered an ahuroa presentation and a number of our dancers entered solos. We are so grateful to Auntie Becky, her crew and the judges -- all of whom made our experience in Merced so memorable.
Here we are! All dressed up for our ahuroa presentation! We chose to perform to the songs Porinetia i te Po'ipo'i and Motu Uta. It celebrates Tahiti -- as it was then and as it is today!
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But it takes WORK to be fabulous, right ladies?!
We were so, so lucky to have the amazing Kolohe perform with us. They are so talented and generous -- and it's always a good time when we roll with these guys.
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Here are a few action shots!
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Getting ready, waiting for judging -- all still super fun with this crew.
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So - we took lots of photos while waiting around. Because Snapchat...
Drum roll, please... We took First Place! Wootwoot!
And here's our winning presentation!
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Just look at our lovely soloists! They all performed so beautifully!
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Māuruuru, Kiki Raina! Till we meet again!
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