EASTER ISLAND CELEBRATES - TAPATI RAPANUI

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 9, 2012 -- Easter Island has an area of 164 km2, and is known as one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world that celebrates the first two weeks of February the party known TAPATI.

Each family group must perform a series of tests to add points to the queen candidates. These tests and competitions such as the Vaka ancestral skills such as Tuai, Takona, Riu and others make it a great show of Polynesian culture.

Recreate traditional Polynesian boats, sail dressed as ancient Rapa Nui, there are body painting skills showing the range that they occupied in society. Music is an important part of this party, are created alliances that interpret the ritual songs that tell stories and legends.

Some tests require physical dexterity, one of the most talked about is the Haka Pei when audacious young men with their bodies painted, throw down on banana trunks at high speed on the slope of a hill.

There are many activities taking place in these two weeks, so it is important that if you want to live this experience make your reservation in advance, since the island is usually full with visitors who want to celebrate along with the islanders.

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