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Easter Island ( Spanish: Isla de Pascua [ˈisla ðe ˈpaskwa]; Rapa Nui: Rapa Nui) is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania.
The Rapa Nui (Rapa Nui: [ˈɾapa ˈnu.i], Spanish: [ˈrapa ˈnu.i]) are the indigenous Polynesian peoples of Easter Island. The easternmost Polynesian culture, the descendants of the original people of Easter Island make up about 60% of the current Easter Island population and have a significant portion of their population residing in mainland ...
Jun 27, 2024 · Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world and is famous for its giant stone statues. To its original inhabitants the island is known as Rapa Nui, and its population is predominantly of Polynesian descent.
Jun 13, 2018 · The isolated Rapa Nui developed a distinct architectural and artistic culture that weathered the centuries. June 13, 2018. • 5 min read. Rapa Nui’s mysterious moai statues stand in silence but...
Explore Rapa Nui, its abundant archeology, its volcanoes and grasslands, and its more than 1,000 moai silent witnesses of a complex society. Discover the intriguing culture of the Rapa Nui people during the Tapati, a traditional festival held in February, where for almost two weeks you will be able to experience why this island and its people ...
Rapa Nui National Park is a protected Chilean wildlife area located in Easter Island, which concentrates the legacy of the Rapa Nui culture. This culture displayed extraordinary characteristics that are expressed in singular architecture and sculpture within the Polynesian context.
Nov 9, 2009 · Known as Rapa Nui to its earliest inhabitants, the island was christened Paaseiland, or Easter Island, by Dutch explorers in honor of the day of their arrival in 1722. It was annexed by Chile...
