A few photos from the Heivas we attended in Tahaa. The singers and dancers had come from the neighboring islands to take part. Most were billeted nearby and a frequent site was a bus load of colorfully costumed Polynesians passing us as we hiked the 4 kms from where we anchored our boat to the site of the festival. The lighting was difficult, so some of the pictures are a bit grainy.
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| Singers |
Powerful drumming accompanies all the dancing.
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| We met Herman before the show when he served Chris a plate of the food that was provided for all the dancers and spectators. He is a chief dancer and leads a group of men in the various moves. |
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| A vanilla vine at the agricultural exhibit. |
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| I think these are 'greater yams'. |
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| Tahaa drummers |
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| Tahaa drummers |
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| Offerings of produce |
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| Singers always sit during their group himenes. |
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