In Tahitian, the word heiva (hei meaning to assemble, and va meaning community places) refers to activities, pastimes, physical exercise and festivals. In ancient times, music, dancing, singing and sports were essential components of religious and political ceremonies. Dance was one of the most sophisticated and ritualized art forms. In the 19th Century, Christian missionaries […]
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