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    Celebrating tradition in Tahiti

    Photos from French Polynesia

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    The moment of stepping on stage. The tension accumulated in 5 months of hard and coordinated practice of 25 drummers, 30 singers and 120 dancers bursts out in an incredibly powerful and energetic performance. Every year 15 different teams compete with their original show to win the Heiva and make their family and community proud. Views[357] Auntie is patiently showing a little one the art of costume making. According to the Tahitian tradition, you cannot be too young to start learning the ancient dances and costume making. Views[186] Young Tahitian dancer is working on an accessory for his costume. The Heiva festival is not just dancing, but it is also storytelling. The costumes of the dancers have to be aligned with the story of the performance. The possibilities for costume materials are only restricted by the boundaries of creativity and imagination. Views[179] The more is in the making. The more is a traditional skirt made from the bark of the burau tree after it has been properly prepared. The whole family is involved with the meticulous work of costume making. Participation in the Heiva festival is important not only for the dancers themselves, but also for the parents and grandparents who are proud to see the youngsters committed to ancient arts and traditions. Views[478] French Polynesia, Tahiti. The most important national event of the year is the Heiva festival that revives cultural traditions. The dancers start preparing their costumes months before the big event. One of the most important materials is the bark of the burau tree. It is torn in long strips from freshly cut branches and it has to undergo a time consuming treatment before it can be worked with. Views[268]
     

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