On this tiny speck in the Pacific Ocean, let Easter Island’s famous stone statues draw you to the annual Tapati Rapa Nui, a vibrant celebration of the island’s Polynesian culture. Midday brings a lull ...

Each year descendants of the ancient Easter Island native tribes continue the proud tradition of the Tapati Rapa Nui, a competition of strength, endurance, and bravery. Winning garners only pride, but ...

Easter Island's Tapati Festival is a mix of carnival type activities, sports, and theatrical presentations and a homage to the island, also known as Rapa Nui Credit: Micheline Pelletier/Corbis A child ...

Each year descendants of the ancient Easter Island native tribes continue the proud tradition of the Tapati Rapa Nui, a competition of strength, endurance, and bravery where winning garners pride.

1 / 16People take part in dance contest in Hanga Roa on Chile's Easter Island (or Rapa Nui as its inhabitants call it) in the Pacific Ocean as part of the 47th edition of Tapati, an all-out 15-day ...

The film, which is in competition for the Best Short Documentary Award, explores the cultural identity and close connection to the land and water shared by the Rapa Nui People. The festival will be ...

Easter Island was named by the island's first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who discovered it on Easter Sunday in 1722. 01 April 2010 • 3:32pm Easter Island, situated ...

Every year, the inhabitants of Easter Island – one of the most secluded islands in the world – come alive with cultural dances, typical dresses and ancient physical competitions. Artist Dasic ...