Tamāli'i Polynesian Entertainment

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TAMĀLI’I POLYNESIAN ENTERTAINMENT — a Pacific dance and cultural group Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tamāli’i Polynesian Entertainment, a Pacific dance and cultural group led by Dion and Gabrielle Ott, established in 2015 in Arizona, US, were t

Our hearts are full reflecting on our trip to American Samoa to perform for the celebration of the 126th American Samoa Flag Day. We had the incredible opportunity to represent our homeland and our diaspora islander communities from Arizona and across the United States. A truly life-changing experience, enriched through hands-on cultural learning, the rekindling of family connections, the broadening of perspectives, and the creation of priceless memories.

Thank you American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and Humanities for the honor of being able to perform at the 50th Performing Arts Festival and participate in the Flag Day Parade.

Special thanks to our marketing sponsors, Wilhouse Living Solutions and The Newman Center whose generous support we couldn’t have done without. We owe so much of this experience to the love and encouragement of our community near and far.

We are grateful for the journey, the culture, and the people. Vi’ia le Atua 🇦🇸☝🏽❤️

Psalm 115:1 | “Not to us, Lord, not to us but to Your name be the glory.”

Our 4th Annual Fiafia Night 2026 was a beautiful evening of culture and connection. We are truly grateful beyond words for such an unforgettable community-driven event. This was only made possible by the incredible support of our attendees, families, parents, students, instructors, and volunteers. We’re very proud of all our students who performed with passion, excellence, grace, and strength.

Thank you to Pacific Pulse and Moananuiākea for kicking off the night with performances filled with island spirit. Special thanks to the Rock Steady Band from Utah for bringing the island reggae vibes and feel good music, making the night extraordinary. We are very grateful to Kini Aii and Tejit Records, Ese Aumalesulu for their impeccable work on our performance music, as well as our opening song lyrics written by the renowned Musu Tapu Sitagata. We extend our sincere gratitude to Kini, Ese, and Musu for your ongoing generosity and commitment to our cause. Your continued contributions play a vital role in helping us grow and serve our community. To our lovely MC, Devida Pi’ilani Lee Kauhane, thanks isn’t enough for how well you guided the evening so smoothly, keeping the energy alive from beginning to end. Your presence truly helped make the night special. Last but not least, we’d like to thank the vendors Naitoga’s Bakeshop, Boka Grindz, Perefotti Island Fixx, and Sunrise Sugar Stand who brought the island-style eats!

We felt the love, unity, and dedication of all involved in every moment, and we give all the glory and praise to God for the opportunity to share our gifts together. Everyone’s support means more than we can express. Until next year! Fa’afetai, fa’afetai tele lava♥️

Devida Pi'ilani Lee Kauhane .grindz
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🔥FIAFIA 2026 - SOLD OUT🔥

Grateful for our community.
This is all because of you.

Fa’afetai tele lava! Mahalo!
See you tomorrow night!

ARIZONA SAUUUU IAAA☝🏾🔥

🔥🌵4TH ANNUAL FIAFIA NIGHT IN THE DESERT 🔥🌵

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TAMĀLI’I ENT proudly presents our 4th Annual Fiafia Night in the Desert, taking place on Friday, March 20th. This annual event is a celebration of culture, community, and artistic expression, bringing together families and guests for an evening of meaningful and vibrant cultural entertainment and live music.

The program will feature live performances by Moananuiākea, The Pacific Pulse Band, and distinguished guests Rock Steady Band.

In addition, attendees will enjoy a special cultural dance presentation by our students, showcasing the dedication, discipline, and hard work invested in their craft.

Bring the whole family and enjoy an unforgettable night of live island reggae music, dynamic cultural performances, and delicious island-inspired food and desserts available for purchase from our vendors.

Come and celebrate with us! It’s a night you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Tickets are available at https://www.tamaliientertainment.com
🔗 Link in our bio!

We are deeply honored and humbled to share that our Pacific dance group, Tamāli‘i, based in Arizona, has been invited to perform at the 2026 American Samoa Flag Day Celebrations!

This is an incredible opportunity for our students to reconnect with the culture of our motherland and experience firsthand the traditions they work so hard to preserve here in the diaspora. We are beyond excited to represent our community, celebrate our heritage, and take part in such a historical event.

See you soon 684🇦🇸🔥