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Polynesian Days Festival

Masters of the Flame

Traditional Fire Knife Competition

A traditional Samoan fire knife (ailao afi) competition bringing together the finest knife dancers to honor technique, heritage, and the discipline of the flame. Part of the Polynesian Days Festival.

Date
Friday, September 4, 2026
Time
6:00 PM
Location
Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point
Lehi, Utah

Presented with

VAA Beyond · The Siva Afi Company · Tihati · Vaimatina Legacy

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