CulturalFest Countdown: Meet Te Fare O Tamatoa
We are so excited to welcome Te Fare O Tamatoa to CulturalFest this year! They'll be performing at Meany Hall at the Performance Showcase on Saturday, along with many other talented performers from around the globe. If you don't have your tickets yet, be sure to get them today online or in the FIUTS office in HUB 206!
How did your group begin? Tell a little bit of your story.
In the summer of 2006, Te Fare O Tamatoa evolved from a small group of like minded individuals passionate about the Tahitian culture. Encouraged by a local Tahitian family, it has since grown to not only educate people in the class room, but educate through performance in public appearances around the Seattle area and surrounding cities.
What do you hope the audience will take away from your performance?
Many of the Polynesian cultures are similar yet so very different. We are a close people who share many similarities, and we each still have our own cultures significant to our island. We hope that the audience will have a better understanding of the Tahitian culture in its artistic veiw through song and dance.
Is there anything else you would like people to know about your group?
Taken from the story of Te Vahine ai ta'ata (the man eating woman), Te Fare O Tamatoa's performance will be a song and dance about young love at first sight and how it flourished over time and intensified.
Learn more about Te Fare O Tamatoa:
CulturalFest Ticket Information:
General admission tickets are on sale now for $15 online. Discounted student tickets will be available for $10 in advance at the FIUTS office (HUB 206) or at Wednesday Lunch. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15.
Click here to buy your tickets today! And don't forget that CulturalFest is much more than just the Performance Showcase. Join us for free cultural activities and more at theInternational Expoon Thursday, February 26, and support FIUTS programs at the Reception and Silent Auctionbefore the performances.
Can't come to CulturalFest, but still want to support FIUTS? Consider making a donation to our cross-cultural and educational programs serving students and community members in Seattle and around the world.