By Claudia Berardi After more than 70 years away from their homeland, the Ivi Tupuna (ancestral remains) that were taken to Norway by Thor Heyerdahl during his 1955-1956 expedition have returned to Rapa Nui. This milestone is not only a cultural and diplomatic achievement, but also a deeply spiritual act
By José Miguel Ramírez Aliaga Arqueólogo Twenty years ago the Easter Island Archaeological Heritage Conservation Project was developed, under the direction of the National Monuments Council and the administration of Unesco’s Regional Office in Santiago, from a contribution of U$ 600.000 from the Government of Japan. After intense conversations between
Testimony from the Past by Josefina Arriagada Ana María Arredondo’s history on Rapa Nui spans almost five decades — a period marked by her deep love for the island, its people, and its culture. Her life is a weaving together of the personal and professional, her commitment to the community,
Testimony of Life Francisco Haoa was born on May 28th, 1960 in Rapa Nui. He is the son of Timoteo Haoa and Liria Pakomio. “Timoteo is the son of Antonio Haoa Koropa and Parapina Araki Bornier. My mother Liria, is the daughter of Nicholas Pakomio Angata and Maria Aifiti Tekena
Exploring the Cosmos from Rapa Nui By Claudia Berardi Writer and academic Alexandra Edwards, together with her co-authors Edmundo Edwards and Enzo Moglia, have launched a book called “On the Edge of Infinity: Rapa Nui Cultural Astronomy”. In this interview, Alexandra shares the discoveries that most surprised her during her
by Javiera Alarcón María Irma Paoa Tuki, affectionately known as “Irma”, was born on November 3rd 1963 in Hanga Roa. She is the daughter of Sergio Enrique Paoa Pate and Flora Tuki Pakarati. Irma is one of seven children of the Paoa Tuki family, who lived in the Tu’u Koihu
A Journey to the Past Through the Stars – by Enzo Moglia, Director of Rapa Nui Planetarium The Rapanui Planetarium Foundation has once again made its mark at the 11th School Astronomy Congress of 2023, held in the vibrant city of Concepción. For the second consecutive year, the foundation took
by Claudia BerardiPhotos by © Nikole Albornoz This graphic-sculptural montage offers a selection of essential intersections between pieces of traditional carving and the ancestral oralities of Rapa Nui culture. “The ancient and ongoing dialogue between matter and spirit; between the tangible and the ethereal; between the social body and the
