Went To See the Chippendales of Tahiti Last Night

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Oh la-la what an eye full. Last night was the final performance of the Heiva. The month long celebration has come to an end today. The dancers are exhausted and ready for a break. Sitting there watch all these young firm bodies dancing in almost nothing was just what I needed. OK it is not quite like this. The Heiva is a month long competition for the best of the best. Here the dance groups compete for the best dancers and the best performance. There is also canoe races, coconut tree climbing, spear throwing, rock lifting, and races carring fruit attached to wood on your shoulders. However, if you were to see the dancers you would know what I mean. After getting started the young dancers skin glistens with sweat. The strong muscular bodies and the dance steps, makes your mind wonder. The dances are beautiful, full of life, color, and movements. If you have ever been to Tahiti you will know why people fall in love with the islands. It isn’t just for our beautiful weather, lagoons of crystal clear water, or the lush environment. It is for the song and dances here on the islands. Have you ever been to Tahiti – no Hawaii doesn’t count? Hawaii has its own natural beauty and culture. However, the dance is not the same as it is here on the islands. The movements are different and so is the music.