Event Applications

Heiva i Honolulu Applications

Hawaii's biggest and best Tahitian dance competition and festival. Review the forms and rules below before submitting your entry.

Heiva i Las Vegas Applications

Part of the international Heiva circuit. Application resources are available for participants in the Las Vegas event.

• Las Vegas Application

Applications for Heiva events form the doorway through which performers, artisans, and vendors step into a vibrant celebration of Tahitian culture. The process invites participants to share their talents with audiences gathered in Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Japan, uniting communities under the spirit of ORA TATOU. Each submission is more than paperwork; it represents a personal commitment to honor tradition through dance, song, costume, and craft, ensuring that every voice and vision finds a place within the festival's long-standing legacy of cultural exchange and shared appreciation across the Pacific and beyond.

For soloists, groups, and cultural representatives, the application pathway offers a structured route to showcase artistry on celebrated stages such as the Neal S. Blaisdell Center arena. Dancers, musicians, and costume designers reflect on the discipline and creativity that Tahitian performance demands, bringing generations of knowledge into contemporary expression. By completing the application, participants affirm their dedication to excellence and join a tradition where award-winning talent has long been recognized, encouraging both emerging artists and established performers to contribute meaningfully to a festival that thrives on authenticity, passion, and collective cultural pride.

Vendors and artisans likewise play an essential role in shaping the festival atmosphere, offering handcrafted goods, traditional foods, and visual expressions of island heritage. The vendor application invites local businesses, creative entrepreneurs, and community organizations to share their craftsmanship with festival attendees who value authentic connection. From woven creations and floral adornments to culinary specialties rooted in Tahitian tradition, each stall becomes a small cultural embassy. Participation strengthens the marketplace atmosphere, allowing artisans to engage directly with audiences who seek meaningful keepsakes while supporting the festival's broader mission of cultural preservation and celebration.

Before submitting any application, prospective participants are encouraged to review the published rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern each event category. Understanding these expectations helps ensure smooth coordination, fair judging, and respectful collaboration among all who contribute. Whether applying as a soloist, ensemble member, vendor, or volunteer, attention to detail reflects the same reverence that defines the festival itself. Preparation, patience, and pride guide every step, allowing Tahiti Nui International to host gatherings that honor heritage while welcoming new generations into the enduring spirit of Heiva.