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January 10, 2006
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| November 19, 2005 |
Guest Educator - Unveiling the mystery of Rapa Nui – Emilia Tepano |
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| Emilia Tepano joined Peace Boat to introduce participants to her home Rapa Nui. |
Peace Boat departed Chile on November to cruise the Pacific Ocean towards the most isolated inhabited island in the world – Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island). To introduce participants to this unique culture, Rapa Nui local Emilia Tepano came onboard. An an expert in Rapa Nui history and traditional culture, as well as a dancer, Emilia shared with participants her knowledge and artistic ability. |
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| Emilia gives a lecture on the history of Rapa Nui. |
Emilia gave a series of lectures outlining the fascinating history of Rapa Nui, which covers an area of just 166 square kilometers and has a population of less than 4000 people. She focused on the colonization of the island, the construction of the famous stone statues called Moai, and efforts today to keep the unique indigenous culture of Rapa Nui alive, particularly among youth. |
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| Emilia and her onboard Rapa Nui dance group perform a beautifully choreographed dance. |
Emilia brought the lively music and color of the Pacific to life onboard by teaching traditional Rapa Nui dance to a group of female participants. After her final lecture, the group performed the dance to a very impressed audience. |
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| Emilia guides particpants on a tour of the famous moai which pepper the small island of Rapa Nui. |
On arrival in Rapa Nui, Emilia facilitated a tour of the island which included meeting locals, experiencing the unique food, music and dance of the island, and learning about the islands’ famous moai. The Rapa Nui people are very proud of their moai, said Emilia. “I think I have a lot to be proud of, we developed a unique art with our moai. We are proud that on this isolated island hundreds of years ago, the people found the inspiration to work together – to work as a team for one objective,” she said. |
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