How long have you been fireknife dancing?
2 years
Why did you start?
Look fun & I wanted to try.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
To get more money.
Have you won any other competitions?
No, first time.
World Fireknife Championship Blog
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
2 years
Why did you start?
Look fun & I wanted to try.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
To get more money.
Have you won any other competitions?
No, first time.
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
5 years
Why did you start?
Because my parents worked at the Hawaiian Hut and I got really interested in the Polynesian culture.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Cause I wanna have fun
Have you won any other competitions?
Yes, lots of times
This is my 3rd time competing
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
Since I was 3
Why did you start?
Because I was watching my dad’s videos on TV and was inspired.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Because I want to win.
Have you won any other competitions?
World Fireknife Championshop - Junior Division 3rd Place
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
8-9 years
Why did you start?
Cause it’s cool
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
Because I wanna try to win.
Have you won any other competitions?
Not yet!
How long have you been fireknife dancing?
2 years.
Why did you start?
I saw my uncle dancing and wanted to do it.
Why did you enter PCC’s competition?
To have fun
Have you won any other competitions?
Not yet, but this is my second competition

Video of all top Finishers by BYU-Hawaii Media Production Center
Womens Division 5/14/2008
1st Place-Justeen Castillo
2nd Place-Janine Rothmund
3rd Place-Tinei Pili
Open Men Duet 5/14/2008
1st Place:
Viavia Tiumalu with Mikaele Oloa
2nd Place:
Brandonlee, Malakai and Jeurell Lavatai
3rd Place:
Heiva Potelle with Dana Teai
Junior Division 6 – 11 yrs 5/16/2008
1st Place-Hale Motuapuaka
1st Place(Tie)-Achilles Tafiti
2nd Place-Wallen Leititoa Teo
3rd Place-Desmond Talia
Junior Division 12 – 17 yrs 5/16/2008
1st Place-Julius Tafiti
2nd Place-Brandonlee Lavatai
3rd Place-Rex Tiumalu
Senior Division Semi Finalists 5/15/08
Joseph Cadousteau
Conan Higa
Mikaele Oloa
Heiva Potelle
Harry Sakaio Pupualii
Andrew Sexton III
Jerome Slade
Dana Teai
Viavia Tiumalu
Senior Division Finalists 5/16/2008
Joseph Cadousteau
Viavia Tiumalu
Mikaele Oloa
Senior Division Finals 5/17/2008
1st-Place-Viavia Tiumalu
2nd Place-Mikaele Oloa
3rd Place-Joseph Cadousteau
05-17-2008 Oahu High Schools Celebrate Samoan Culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center
05-16-2008 Junior Fireknife Dance Championship at PCC Showcases Tafiti Talent as Brothers Share Top Honors
05-16-2008 World Fireknife Championships Top Three Finalists Named
05-15-2008 Nine Warriors Advance in the World Fireknife Championships at Polynesian Cultural Center
05-14-2008 Two Plus Two Adds Up for Orlando Fireknife Duo
03-10-2008 Light Your Fire at the Polynesian Cultural Center's 16th Annual World Fireknife Competition
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Without the support of the competitors, organizers, and enthusiastic supporters, the success of the "World Fireknife Competition" and "Samoa Festival" would not be possible.
The support from our sponsor companies has allowed the competition and festival to grow and expand and has broadened and assisted in the unquestionable success of the event.
Please take the time to get to know our sponsoring companies and the unique products and services with which they can provide for you. Faafetai tele lava.
2008 Sponsors
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Senior Competitors
Total Voters: 66
Junior Ages 12-17
Total Voters: 51
Junior Ages 6-11
Total Voters: 27
Women Competitors
Total Voters: 33