Heiva i Bora Bora

I didn't know there was a Heiva on Bora Bora too so it was a pleasant surprise to find out that there was one during the time I was here!  I had already been to the Heiva in Tahiti and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now here was a chance to see it again on a different island and compare the two.

One of the percussion groups competing for a prize

It was smaller than the one in Tahiti of course but in some ways that made it better. It was more intimate, and photography was allowed during the show. I got several pictures and videos of the dancers.

Couples dancers Elona and Raimoana

Couples dancers Raihani and Rai Teara

This incredible 15 yr-old dancer Tetaumoana is carried
 by her proud father after winning Best Female Dancer overall!