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Photo Gallery 2009 Festival

Heali'is Polynesian Revue
The group has performed for the past 41 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, Tila, and Jeannie Case along with their cousin Leilani Metz.

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

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

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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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Groups that performed in past festivals

Motu Nehenehe
Headed by Babe Valero Motu Nehenehe is a professional Polynesian dance company in existence for over 18 years

Photos 2008

Photos 2007

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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Photos 2007

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

Photos 2008

Photos 2007

Kahurangi
Traveling professional dance troupe from New Zealand.

Photos 2008

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.

Photos 2006

Micronesian Association of So California

Photos 2006

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

Photos 2007

Other PIFA 2009 photos

Crowd Shots
2009 New

Crowd shots
2008

Crowd shots
2007

The 2008 festival was well attended. See some of the fair goers.

Festival Program
2009 New

Festival Program
2008

Festival Program
2007

Photos from the opening procession, Miss PIFA, scholarship presentations, and Board members.

Other Entertainment
2009 New

Other Entertainment
2008

Other Entertainment
2007

See various bands who entertained over the weekend and spam contest.

Booths
2009 New

Booths
2008

Booths
2007

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

Volunteers
2009 New

Volunteers
2008

Volunteers
2007

Our thanks to the many volunteers including stage announcers who put in many hours to make the festival happen.

Sunday Services
2009 New

Sunday Services
2008

Sunday Services
2007

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

Photos from our Friends - Nico

Nico from Hawaiian Air wants to share his PIFA memories with his Photobucket pictures from the festival many of which are "behind the scenes"

Photos from 2008
Photos from 2007