A traditional dance group from Rapa Nui (or Easter Island) performed a ceremony at the British Museum in London in front of one of the giant, iconic statues from their island that has been part of the ...

A newly identified drought on the Pacific island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, could have spurred islanders to invest fewer resources in building their legendary stone monuments. But some ...

Footage of the 1976 South Pacific Festival of the Arts held in New Zealand shows dances from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and other Pacific Islands. Footage was shot by Barbara B. Smith. Please note that ...

The Tapati Festival stands as one of Rapa Nui's premier cultural celebrations, bringing together islanders and visitors each February to honor the ancient traditions of Easter Island. This vibrant ...

For decades, the story of Rapa Nui—also known as Easter Island—has been presented as a stark warning about the consequences of environmental mismanagement. Popular accounts have long claimed that the ...

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 ...

Rising sea levels could cause seasonal waves to reach Ahu Tongariki, the iconic ceremonial platform that is part of the Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site by 2080, according to a ...