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Posted July 6, 2014

Tautira Update

By PVS Hawaii

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Apprentice navigator Haunani Kane recaps crew activites in the village of Tautira, the home of Hōkūleʻa in Tahiti.

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Hokulea preparing to leave Papeete Harbor in the early morning hours.
Hikianalia Watch Captain Hauoli Gurtler-Smith calls for clearence to exit the harbor.
Hokulea out to sea on its way to Tautira.
Hikianalia Watch Captain Kealoha Hoe accepts the ice bucket challenge.
Teens of Tautira were invited to be on-board and help sail the canoes to their homeland.
The adopted home of Hokulea, Tautira.
The towns people sang songs of celebration for the canoes and crewmembers.
Kumu Hula Kaleo Trinidad offerd a dance as apart of the celebration.
Kealoha Hoe was fortunate to have his daugter, Keoe, by his sided at the welcoming ceremony.
Two sons of Tautira, Maui Tauotaha and Mate Hotua are glad to be amongst their people.
Youth of Tautira perform for the crews.
Ana Yarawamai and other crewmembers get called up to oriori.
After recieveing an honorary paddle, Hikianalia Captain Bruce Blankenfeld lets loose with some traditional oriori dancing.