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.

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2024 WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

MEN'S DIVISION

Falaniko Penesa

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

Jeralee Galeai

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

Cyson Woodward

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

KJ Volavola

Manasseh Tuliloa  of Laie, Hawaii

Champion

Mosese Volavola of Kahuku, Hawaii

1st Runner-up

Keanu Tap Toliniu of Seattle, Washington

2nd Runner-up

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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

Tafili Galea’i

2024

Falaniko Penesa

Falaniko Penesa

2017, 2019, 2023

Hale Motuapuaka

Hale Motu’apuaka

2018, 2021, 2022

Aliyah Ava Galeai

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.

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