A Honolulu dance group is throwing a Halloween party with a purpose this Saturday, hoping to raise enough money to send its dancers across the Pacific for an upcoming Tahiti competition. Maʻohi Nui's Journey to Tahiti Fundraiser lands at Mauka Warriors Lūʻau, blending live entertainment with a costume contest to help cover the cost of the trip.
The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, is built around supporting Maʻohi Nui dancers as they prepare to travel to Tahiti for an upcoming competition, according to khon2.com. Maʻohi Nui describes itself as a Tahitian dance group, and the outlet notes it brings together dancers of all ages and experience levels through their shared passion for ʻOri Tahiti. Proceeds from Saturday's gathering will help cover travel and competition expenses for the dancers, with a portion also set aside for youth education programs.
What's on Tap at Mauka Warriors Lūʻau
Guests heading to the lūʻau can expect a full slate of activities beyond the fundraising pitch. The lineup includes live entertainment, music, dancing, food, merchandise vendors, raffles and a Halloween costume contest with prizes, per the same report. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to join that contest, adding a seasonal twist to the cultural showcase.
The gathering is meant to be inclusive rather than exclusive to seasoned fans of Tahitian dance. The fundraiser welcomes everyone, including longtime supporters and people who are new to the art form, giving newcomers a low-stakes way to experience ʻOri Tahiti performance up close while contributing to the cause.
A Trip Rooted in Cultural Preservation
Beyond the party atmosphere, Maʻohi Nui frames its mission around preserving and sharing Tahitian culture, a thread that runs through why the group is pushing so hard to get its dancers to the competition stage. Those seeking tickets or additional details can reach out to Maʻohi Nui through its social media pages, including its Linktree, which lists the Halloween gathering as I Roto i Te Pō.
The competition the dancers are training for sits on a bigger calendar: the 'Ori Tahiti Nui Competitions 2026 and the 'Ori Tahiti World Championship 2026 are set for November 19 through 22 at the Tahiti Pearl Beach Resorts hotel in Arue, Tahiti, according to oritahitinui.org. That same event listing shows in-person admission for the competitions priced at 1,500 F per session per person, underscoring the kind of costs that fundraisers like Saturday's lūʻau are meant to offset for traveling dance groups.
