A Voyage Round The World, in His Britannic Majesty’s Sloop, Resolution, commanded by capt. James Cook, during the years 1772, 3, 4, and 5 by Georg Forster, F. R. S. in two volumes (vol.1) / Georg Forster
Travel of Georg Forster

49. Another heèva at the chief's house

Raiatea - Society Islands (Ulietea, Raietea)
Title
Another heèva at the chief's house
Short description
The sound of the drums suggests to Georg Forster that another heèva is about to take place. However, he does not attend in person.
Text on source
I rambled about here for some time entirely alone, all the inhabitants having repaired to the chief's house, where the drums gave notice of another heeva, or public dance; for they are so fond of this amusement, that they gather together from a considerable distance to have the pleasure of seeing it performed.
English translation
Folios/Pages
p. 396
Date
1773 09 10
Observations on the events description
On this occasion, Georg Forster emphasises the frequency with which the natives take part in this type of musical performance.
The dots on the map indicate the places where sound and music events were described. They don't represent travel stages.
Participants
No other participants in this event description.
Narrator
1
Place
1
Sounds
2
How to quote
Fabbrocino A. P., "Another heèva at the chief's house" (Event description), Echos. Sound Ecosystems in Travelogues. Published 2024 03 19.

doi: 10.25430/echos.travels.76

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