Analog film photograph in warm amber and turquoise tones with visible grain, showing a softly lit stage area with floral arrangements, evoking a past Tahitian dance competition evening.

Competition Results

Archived results from past Heiva i Honolulu competitions.

Heiva i Honolulu — Past Results

Heiva i Honolulu is recognized as Hawaii's biggest and best Tahitian dance competition and festival. The archive below lists the years with published results.

2013Results available for review.
2014Results available for review.
2015Results available for review.
2016Results available for review.

See the Heiva i Honolulu page for event applications, rules, and the photo gallery.

Heiva i Honolulu past results offer a record of the festival’s growth, artistic development, and enduring connection to Tahitian culture. The archive brings published outcomes together in one place, allowing participants, families, and community members to revisit the years that shaped the competition. Looking back at past performances highlights the dedication behind each dance, costume, solo presentation, and group entry, while preserving the spirit of an event that continues to bring people together through cultural expression.

Photo highlights from past Heiva i Honolulu events add a visual history to the competition results. Images credited to Mike Bambi and associates capture moments from the arena, including dancers, costumes, awards, and the wider festival community. These photographs complement the written archive by preserving the movement, color, and shared sense of celebration that define the event. The gallery serves as a thoughtful reminder of the artists, supporters, and volunteers who contribute to Heiva’s lasting presence in Hawaii.

The Heiva i Honolulu experience extends beyond the competition itself, reflecting a broad celebration of Tahitian arts, food, crafts, music, and community. Results pages connect past achievements with the wider event program, where applications, rules, photos, sponsors, staff, and resources help participants prepare. The festival’s ceremonial character is expressed through traditional presentation, disciplined performance, and the values of tāne, vahine, and pua as represented across generations. Together, the archive and gallery celebrate a cultural tradition that remains vibrant, welcoming, and rooted in the heart of its community.

Photo Highlights

Analog film highlight photograph with warm peach and teal tones and visible grain, capturing dancers in motion under stage lighting from a past Heiva i Honolulu.

Photos from past Heiva i Honolulu events are credited to Mike Bambi and associates. The full gallery is available through the Honolulu page.