[GIVEAWAY INSIDE!] Get a Taste of Tahiti with Be Kekoa!

Words can't express how beautiful this place is.

It's no secret that I absolutely love Brandie and everything she and the Be Kekoa brand represents. In a day and age where businesses and brands are clamoring for your coins, it's nice to be able to cut through the noise and experience authenticity. Experience a brand that truly cares about its customers.

Experience a brand that believes in giving back and empowering people of color.

I've shared the story a few times, but for those who may not have caught wind, here's an excerpt of why I'm super proud of Brandie and the Be Kekoa Team:

Tamanu Family

The beloved Tamanu and Cocomanu oils sold by the Be Kekoa brand are imported directly from Huahine, and other islands in Polynesia in an exclusive, fair-trade agreement with local communities. Through this agreement, the families that produce the Tamanu and Cocomanu oils by hand on the islands are directly empowered economically and able to provide for themselves and lived an improved quality of life. Every drop of both oils is harvested, pressed, and crafted by hand - following ancient traditions of oil making; and the families doing it are compensated fairly and appropriately for their arduous work and time invested in production. I witnessed it for myself - how the oils are produced, and how each purchase financially empowers these families.

The nut of the Tamanu Fruit - pure gold in there.

Most major companies (save for a few) don't give a damn about empowering communities of color. They'd rather exploit people of color and indigenous communities for their knowledge, take advantage of their natural resources, and then cut them completely out of the picture financially. Those same companies dilute the natural product, add in fillers and crap, and then turn around and market a subpar bottle of junk at a ridiculously inflated price.



Y'all believe me when I say Tamanu and Cocomanu are not just oils. Lives are literally changing through Be Kekoa.

Which brings me to Taste of Tahiti in Temecula, California.

Taste of Tahiti is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 by a small group from the island of Huahine with two objectives. One, to raise awareness  and keep the traditions of the triangle of the Pacific (Polynesian islands, New Zealand, Hawaii) alive through culture, food, music, dance and people. Two, to host events of the same name in an effort to foster positive economic impact on the islands through fundraising, tourism, and natural resources.

Before the Toa Moa Opening Ceremony

This year, the Taste of Tahiti event is an all day extravaganza hosted at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, California on Sunday, October 9th 2016. From 10am to 4pm there is a free festival featuring dance workshops, arts, crafts, music, and vendors from the islands.

Our island welcome to Huahine

From 5pm to 9pm - it's going down at the extravagant Gala & Dinner under the stars. We're talking wine flowing (you need at least 1 glass of Wilson's White Cabernet, trust me), fresh clams, mussels, and oysters along with lamb and venison flown directly in from New Zealand. Fresh Ahi and vanilla desserts flown in from Tahiti. Live bands and dancers from the islands of Raiatea, Huahine, Hawaii, and New Zeland.

Gala & Dinner tickets are $79 each, and I'm gonna be there for sure. But guess what?! You can be there, too! Be Kekoa is sponsoring an exclusive giveaway (with me!) to give away TWO tickets to the Taste of Tahiti Gala & Dinner at Wilson Creek! PLUS - you and your guest will each get a bag full of Be Kekoa goodies! The value on this prize pack?! WELL OVER $200!

See you there!

But before I tell you how to enter, we gotta talk rules and regulations:

• All persons entering must live locally (Southern California) and provide their own safe transportation to and from the Taste of Tahiti event. Be Kekoa and The Mane Objective are not responsible or liable for any aspect of transporting prize winners.
• All persons entering must be 21 and over. Taste of Tahiti is at a winery, where alcohol is readily available.
• A maximum of one entry per person per day is allowed during the window of the contest.
• Upon notification that they have won, the contest winner must supply proof of age and residence, and complete a waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement.
• If any of the aforementioned conditions are not met by the winner within 48 hours of notification, another winner will be chosen.

Now that we got THAT outta the way, here's how to enter (two easy steps!):

1. Follow Be Kekoa and The Mane Objective on Instagram (@bekekoa) (@maneobjective)
2. Comment on THIS POST sharing WHY you would like to attend Taste of Tahiti along with your Instagram handle

That's IT! The contest will officially close on Tuesday, September 20th at 11:59pm PST. Winner will be announced here on the blog and via Instagram on Wednesday, September 21st. Good luck everyone! Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions as well!

See you at Taste of Tahiti 2016!

from The Mane Objective http://ift.tt/2cFlgY2