We are honored to announce that Association Haururu has invited us to return to Tahiti to participate in the ceremonies of Matarii Niʻa!

Hālau KuaUNU is led by Kumu Hula Lanakila Mangauil of Hāmākua, Hawaiʻi Island. A lifelong student of hula and ritual, Lanakila received the title of Kumu Hula through the ceremonial rite of ʻūniki under the tradition of Unukupukupu.

Founded in 1994, Haururu protects the cultural and environmental heritage of Tahiti’s Papenoo Valley. Its name recalls a historical name for the valley, associated with gathering in peace. Based at Fare Hape, the association shares ancestral knowledge through genealogy, ʻava ceremonies, voyaging, and education for children and community groups.

Haururu preserves archaeological sites, including the marae on Tefaahuhu land, whose architecture reflects connections to ʻOro worship and Taputapuātea on Raʻiātea. Its projects include restoring taro cultivation, helping close a valley dumping site, and supporting murals inspired by local legends. Haururu also maintains longstanding relationships with Hawaiian practitioners through shared ceremonies and cultural exchange. https://haururu.pf/haururu/