TAHITI TAMURE LLC
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

We both met while performing in the Tahitian village at the Polynesian Cultural Center. An alluring drummer-dancer love story. It has been both our dream and passion to organize a Tahitian group and have been very blessed with Tahiti Tamure’s upbringings. Ikona, also a leader and visionary figure, is our lead musician / drummer and creator of Tahiti Tamure’s signature sound. Stemming from the musically renowned family Mariteragi, he has been brought up with a rich appreciation of the Tahitian culture (whether he liked it or not). Raised in Laie, Hawaii, he developed his talent for music at a very young age, performing at the Polynesian Cultural Center since the age of 8 and winning multiple ukulele competitions in his teen years. He later branched out to perform for many groups. Though mainly family and community organized groups, some more distinguished names include, Nonosina, Manutahi and Tetuaoteragi. In 2002, he and Gilda moved to Orlando, FL where he obtained an Associates of Science in the Recording Arts Degree from Full Sail University and later performed professionally at Sea World’s Makahiki Luau, Royal Pacific’s Wantilan Luau and Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Luau Show. Vaihere is an essential part of what keeps Tahiti Tamure in sync. With her organizational skills and supportive nature, she has proven to be the source of Tahiti Tamure's cohesiveness. Born and raised on the beautiful island of Tahiti she did not grow up dancing like many of her friends as she was the only girl in a family of seven. Her brothers were avid surfers and boogie boarders so there was no time for dance, just long sun soaked afternoons on the beautiful beaches near her home in Mahina. Vaihere always loved listening to the to’ere beats and dreamed to one day be a Tahitian dancer like many of her friends. It was later on, in her young adult years that given the opportunity to start learning more about dancing and her rich cultural heritage. In 1999 Vaihere left Tahiti and moved to Laie, Hawaii where she perfected her love of dance by working in the Tahitian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Together with Ikona and Gilda it was there that the beginning roots of Tahiti Tamure started to flourish. hansen simi paialii, as he is more commonly known by, is the vibrant drive of Tahiti Tamure. With his vast knowledge and experience in Polynesian CULTURE AND entertainment- his innovative styles have helped propel Tahiti Tamure’s professional luau services to the top of Florida’s entertainment demands. Born into an extensive family of Polynesian Entertainers, Hansen Paialii...or Simi, began his career as a child dancing at the prestigious Polynesian Cultural Center of Laie, HI. Touring throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, along with most of the Polynesian Triangle Simi has performed and instructed for various groups such as Tupulaga, Nonosina, Tamali'i's, Tihati Productions, Te Vai Ura Nui, Kalena's, Tuika's Island Magic, A Touch of Paradise, Disney's Spirit of Aloha Luau, Netane Entertainment and many others! He has also competed in many Tahitian Competitions under various groups such as Heiva I Honolulu, San Jose Tahiti Fete, Heiva I Las Vegas and so forth. Under the guidance of many teachers from his home of Laie, his love for his Polynesian heritage is evident in his passion to teach and perpetuate the knowledge passed to him. Now a resident of Orlando, FL, Simi continues to perfect his craft as an instructor and cultural specialist of Tahiti tamure. Tylon is the prodigy of Tahiti Tamure. Though realizing his exceptional potential later in life, he in a short time has proved to be one of the top Tahitian male soloists in the country.. "Here at Tahiti Tamure, we specialize in teaching Tahitian culture, Drumming, Music, Dance, and folklore." “Teaching my culture is a fascinating kind of art. Making someone love, learn and understand my culture is art