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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The largest Tahitian dance competition in the United States is underway in Honolulu for the first time.<\/p>\n

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Tahiti F\u00eate, founded in California, kicked off Friday at the Blaisdell Center, spotlighting \u2018Ori Tahiti and Polynesian culture through traditional dance.<\/p>\n

Now in its 27th year, the competition draws dancers from around the world who use traditional choreography and elaborate costumes to tell the stories of Tahiti.<\/p>\n

However, organizers say the current political climate has impacted participation, with some international groups choosing not to attend.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ve had a number of groups pull back from other countries, especially Mexico,\u201d said Pua Tokumoto, founder and producer of Tahiti Fete Hawaii. \u201cWe had 10 more groups, and they were just petrified to come to the United States, which is unfortunate because, you know, culture has no real politics inherently, but unfortunately, that\u2019s what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kieryanah Gonzalez is dancing in the 16-20 category, and although he comes from a different island culture is \u201cdeeply rooted in it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know what I would do without my Kuma… and my friends here. We dance from different studios, but it\u2019s so fun seeing them. We don\u2019t see each other often, so when we do, it\u2019s always a blast,\u201d Gonzalez said.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event runs Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5.<\/p>\n

Guests can watch performances, sample food from Polynesian vendors, shop for authentic crafts and join cultural dance workshops led by the competition\u2019s judges.<\/p>\n

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Tickets are $46 per day. Admission is for ages 16 and up.<\/p>\n

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