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Photo Gallery 2012 Festival

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Heali'is Polynesian Revue
The group has performed for the past 45 years under the direction of Kathy Gore.

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Na Pua Ilima O Kehaulani
Under the direction of director and choreographer Kehaulani Wilson based in south San Diego.

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Samoan Community Council Dancers
The Samoan Community Council of San Diego Dancers have been performing at PIFA since its inception in 1994.

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LeiIsa
The San Diego group is headed by family members Johnny, Angel, Tila, Jeannie, and Saua.

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Imahen Taotao Tano
Under the direction of Rosemary Mantanona Imahen Taotao Tano has dedicated years in promoting the Chamoru culture of Guam.

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Pride of Polynesia
Based in San Diego. Founded in 1992 by the Leiataua family under the direction of Susan Leiataua.

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Varua Tahite E
Based in Oceanside under the direction of Torea King with her son Cody and daughter Shanette.

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Kaleo Onalani
Under the direction of Ida and Siaosi Veimau this group has shared the cultures and heritages of various Polynesian cultures.

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St. Rita's Catholic Youth
The Autalavou Katoliko Samoa Youth was founded in 2002 based at St. Rita's Church.

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Tioata
Located in Carson and founded by the Tui Family. The group is well known for their Maori dances.

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Halau o Noelani
Under the direction of Kumu Hula Samantha Noelani Weaver-Aguon is located in Los Alamitos.

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Halau O Keka`eilaua`eokalani Pa`Olapa
Located in San Marcos. Kumu Hula Keka'eiluau'eokalini Haupu has Uniki'ed under Loea Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.

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Guam Delegation
Consists of 3 main Guma houses that focus on the perpetuation and promotion of the indigenous culture of the people of the Marianas Islands.

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Groups that performed in past festivals

Kutturan Chamoru Performers
A Long Beach based group formed in 1993 headed by Heidi Quenga. KCP promotes the Chamoru culture of the Marianas Islands in Micronesia.

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Nonosina
Based in Anaheim founded by Estella "Nonosina" Reid was established in 1965.

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Jean Kalani Dancers
Based in San Diego under the direction of Kumu Jean Kalani.

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Lokelani's Rhythm of the Islands
Headed by Kathy Lokelani Kaahanui-Asuega and Roy Taoleiumu Asuega.

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Motu Nehenehe
Headed by Babe Valero Motu Nehenehe is a professional Polynesian dance company in existence for over 20 years

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Halau Hula Na Lei O Liana
Based in San Diego under the direction of Kumu Liana Iona.

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Tongan Methodist Church
The youth of St. Marks Methodist Church share the traditional dances of the Tongan Islands.

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Te Hono Hura Nui
Based in Tahiti and Southern California.n Directed by Tatiana Coyner founded by Coco Tirao.

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Samoa Atoa
Based in Oceanside and formed by Karen Setefano and Alfred Aliipule.

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Kahurangi
Traveling professional dance troupe from New Zealand.

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Hula Halau O Lilinoe
Was founded in 1981 by Sissy Lilinoe and Lincoln Kaio in Carson. Strive to teach our haumana is hula is a way of life.

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Micronesian Association of So California

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He Nani O Polynesia
Performs the dances from South Pacific Islands for the past 10 years. Based in Chula Vista.

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Other PIFA 2012 photos

Crowd Saturday
2012

Crowd Sunday
2012

Crowd Saturday
2011

Crowd Sunday
2011

Crowd Saturday
2010

Crowd Sunday
2010

Crowd Shots
2009

Crowd shots
2008

Crowd shots
2007

Procession
2012

Procession
2011

Procession
2010

Opening procession

Festival Program
2012

Festival Program
2011

Festival Program
2010

Festival Program
2009

Festival Program
2008

Festival Program
2007

Miss PIFA, scholarship presentations

Other Entertainment
2012

Other Entertainment
2011

Other Entertainment
2010

Other Entertainment
2009

Other Entertainment
2008

Other Entertainment
2007

See various bands who entertained over the weekend

Booths
2012

Booths
2011

Booths
2010

Booths
2009

Booths
2008

Booths
2007

Thank you for the support and hard work of the many food, craft, and informational booth vendors.

Cultural Village
2012

Cultural Village
2011

Cultural Village
2010

Cultural Village including demonstrations

Volunteers
2012

Volunteers
2011

Volunteers
2010

Volunteers
2009

Volunteers
2008

Volunteers
2007

PIFA Board & volunteers including stage announcers who put in many hours to make the festival happen.

Sunday Services
2012

Sunday Services
2011

Sunday Services
2010

Sunday Services
2009

Sunday Services
2008

Sunday Services
2007

Thank you to all who attended the PIFA Sunday presentation. This is our fourth year offering this service.

Canoe Regatta
2011

Sakman Blessing
2010

Canoe Regatta and Sakman

PIFA 2010 Video

Tribal Theory

B.E.T

Heali'is Polynesian Revue

Na Pua Ilima

Pride of Polynesia

Mialani Love's Senior Project.
Behind the scenes footage at PIFA 2010. Also footage of the Procession and Entertainment.