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Heiva Cultural Zone

Polynesian Art Circle

Explore the Polynesian Islands of French Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand and More. Visit island food vendors – shrimp rice plates, poke, and shaved ice. Learn arts & crafts from leis and jewelry making, tahitian drums, and weaved baskets! Support local retail vendors and sponsors. Entertainment will include an island music DJ and a series of musical guests and dance performances, an introduction to a Tahitian drumming class, and history exhibits.

Heiva Dance Lessons

Polynesian Art Circle

Sign up for FREE dance classes and explore the art Polynesian dancing. Learn to Hula Dance and participate in the Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) that will have your hearts beating and your bodies moving to the island rhythms. All participants must register.

Va’a Outrigger Canoe Race

Polynesian Art Circle

The 2nd edition of the Black Belt Paddler Challenge is one of the Longest Running Paddlesport Races in Florida (V1, OC-1, Surfski, Prone Paddleboard, Standup Paddleboard and Kayak).

Traditional Games

Polynesian Art Circle Red and Green

Participate in ancestral sports such as: Coconut Tree Climbing Races (Tauma Haʻari), Fruit Carrying Race (Timau Ra’au), Stone Lifting (Amora’a ‘Ōfa’i), & Beach Wrestling (Taputo).