BE BRAVE. BE CHALLENGED. BE SAMOAN.
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Competitors from around the world will descend on the North Shore of Oahu. But only one will leave as the World Fireknife Champion.
2024 WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
MEN'S DIVISION
Tafili Galea’i of Laie, Hawaii
Champion
Fumiya Matsushima of Fukushima, Japan
1st Runner-up
Jacktai Laban of Apia, Samoa
2nd Runner-up
WOMEN'S DIVISION
Aliyah Galea‘i-Ava of Laie, Hawaii
Champion
Silhouette Lemana Mauga-Sagaiga of Olympia, Washington
1st Runner-up
Chandae Galea‘i-Ava of Laie, Hawaii
2nd Runner-up
INTERMEDIATE: 12-17
Haukea Moua of Puna’auia, Tahiti
Champion
Carmine Taetuna-Fautanu of Kealakekua, Hawaii
1st Runner-up
Akilei Netane Malo of Orlando, Florida
2nd Runner -up
JUNIOR: 6-11
Manasseh Tuliloa of Laie, Hawaii
Champion
Mosese Volavola of Kahuku, Hawaii
1st Runner-up
Keanu Tap Toliniu of Seattle, Washington
2nd Runner-up
2025 WORLD FIREKNIFE COMPETITION
May 7, 2025 - Junior & Intermediate Competition
May 10, 2025 - 9:00am - We Are Samoa High School Arts Festival
May 13, 2025 - Qualifying Round for Men’s Division
May 14, 2025 - Preliminary Competition (Top 20) & Women’s Division
May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm - Men's Finals
Fireknife events are subject to change.
BE BRAVE. BE CHALLENGED. BE SAMOAN.
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Competitors from around the world will descend on the North Shore of Oahu. But only one will leave as the World Fireknife Champion.
WE ARE SAMOA
HIGH SCHOOL ARTS FESTIVAL
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Come enjoy this festival celebrating the Samoan culture.
REKINDLE THE FIRE
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT THE POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Enjoy the recap of the World Fireknife Performances.
WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONS
Tafili Galea’i
2024
Falaniko Penesa
2017, 2019, 2023
Hale Motu’apuaka
2018, 2021, 2022
Aliyah Ava Galeai
2024 Women’s Division
TICKET INFORMATION
For more information or to make reservations, call the Polynesian Cultural Center ticket office at (808) 293-3333.
OUR SPONSORS
TAFITI AIGA
SAMUTA & SIELA AVEA
