HAWAIIAN MAN PARTICIPATES IN 12TH ANNUAL WORLD FIREKNIFE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LAIE.
Tamaroura Bobb of Laie, Hawaii participates in the 12th Annual World Fireknife Championships, at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii, late May 13, 2004. The preformances are judged on qualities such as speed, showmanship and warrior presentation. Blades on the single stick must measure 37 inches while two stick presentations can be on 35 inches long. 23 international contestants are competing for the senior men's title. REUTERS/Lucy Pemoni LP/GN