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Tahitian Village Act: Ta Morays Ignite Long Beach Night
A press telegram extols the Ta Morays Samoan Tahitian dance group performing at Tahitian Village in Downey. It highlights Petero Seanoa as lead, Doug Alil as emcee, Natin Tinata and Nani Tika as dancers, and lists their fiery sword dance and audience participation. The review praises rapid hip gyrations, stage theatrics, and the dazzling finale atop a flaming brazier.
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Ta-Morays
Rosecrans and
Lakewood Boulevards
Long Beach
Downey
Petero Seanoa
American Samoa
Doug Alil
British Samoa
South Pacific Islands
Natin Tinata
Whittier
Tahiti
Samoa
Nani Tika
Kauai
Hawaii
Petero