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'''Heivā''' is a traditional annual event that takes place in July in [[French Polynesia]]. The 125th edition took place in July 2007.
== Artistic and sports competitions ==
During the Heiva, there are artistic contests such as singing and dancing, and sports, including [[javelin]] throwing, stone lifting and [[pirogue]] racing.
At [[Tahiti]]'s , the Tahitian dance groups are divided into two categories: for amateur dancers, and for experienced dancers.
== History ==
Following the [[Christian mission|Christianization]] of the archipelagos by the [[London Missionary Society]] in the early 19th century, two prohibitions against "lascivious songs, games, or entertainment" were enacted by [[Pōmare II|King Pōmare II]] in 1819 and [[Pōmare IV|Queen Pōmare IV]] in 1842.
With the celebration of [[Bastille Day]] in 1880, traditional Heiva festivities returned under the name of "festivals of Tiurai", which was renamed Heiva in 1985.
[[Category:Cultural festivals in French Polynesia]]
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