14-05-2025
WATCH: World Fireknife Championships heat up Polynesian Cultural Center
LĀʻIE, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) — Competitors from around the world are on Oahu's North Shore to compete in the 32nd annual World Fireknife Championships.
WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live from the Polynesian Cultural Center for the details on the week-long competition.
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Competition kicked off on Wednesday, May 7 for the juniors and intermiedate division and continued on Tuesday, May 13 with the qualifying round.
According to Vice President of Cultural Presentations Delsa Moe, out of 25 senior men competitors, only 14 made it to Wednesday's preliminary round.
'We've also got the biggest group of female competitors — 12, who will be competing tonight as well. It all culminates with the finals in the 'Hā Breath of Life' show, where we will crown a new world champion for the mens division,' Moe knife ambassador and three-time world fire knife champion David Galeaʻi said the must-see competition has evolved over the years, with competitors showing more creativity and initiative in their performances.
'We have guys that are coming in with a passion to win and from all over the world. It's exciting. We have people from Japan and New Zealand,' said Galeaʻi.
Tickets for Wednesday's show at the Pacific Theater are available for $15.
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The men's finals will be held on Thursday, May 15 during the 'Hā Breath of Life' show. Tickets will be $94.95 for adults and $75.96 for keiki ages four to 11.
Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center's website for more information.
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