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Jackson Bentley-Dykes
When describing the Heiva Festival in one word, Johann Faana-Kong and Junior Pedron both said “culture.” Faana-Kong continued, “It truly does represent Tahiti culture in all ways. From the dancing, the Orero [a traditional Polynesian monologue], the food and the focus on family and friend time, it feels very Tahiti.”
The sun was already brightly beaming at 8 a.m. on Feb. 12 as participants and spectators gathered around one of the canals at the Polynesian Cultural Center for the annual Seasider Sports Canoe Race event.