Posted at 11:23 a.m., Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Award-winning Tahitian dance troupe at PCC tomorrow
Advertiser Staff
La'ie, HI - The Polynesian Cultural Center welcomes Nonahere, an award-winning dance troupe from Tahiti, to its Tahitian Village this week. The group will take the stage Thursday, August 9, at 3:05 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. as part of the cultural performances in the PCC's Tahitian Village.
Led by ra'atira, or teacher, Kainuku Matani, Nonahere took the top spot in the Legendary Category in Heiva I Tahiti 2006, Tahiti's largest annual Tahitian dance and cultural celebration. Along with leading Nonahere, Matani is the president and founder of Association Culturelle et Artistique de Tahiti Nui, an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the culture and arts of Tahiti.
The special performances are open to all visitors to the Polynesian Cultural Center. For more information or to make reservations call the Polynesian Cultural Center ticket office at (800) 367-7060 or visit the PCC website at www.Polynesia.com. In Hawai'i, call (808) 293-3333.
