{"id":802151,"date":"2024-08-13T18:07:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T18:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moevarua.com\/hana-rau-o-te-ariki-tuu-maheke-te-ariki-nui\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T01:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T01:51:35","slug":"hana-rau-o-te-ariki-tuu-maheke-te-ariki-nui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moevarua.com\/en\/hana-rau-o-te-ariki-tuu-maheke-te-ariki-nui\/","title":{"rendered":"Ha\u014ba Rau O te Ariki – \u00a0Tu’u Maheke Te Ariki Nui"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Moana Teao<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Ma’u Henua Indigenous Community held, the last July 7th, the commemoration “Ha\u014b a Rau O Te Ariki. Tu’u Maheke Te Ariki Nui”, a cultural activity that evokes the beginning of the Rapa Nui culture through the birth of the first Rapa Nui maohi, Tu’u Maheke.<\/p>\n\n

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For the fourth consecutive year, Ma’u Henua, through its Intangible Heritage Unit, together with artists, cultural groups and educational institutions, gathered to commemorate and celebrate this event. The board of Ma’u Henua was in charge of welcoming the attendees: local and cultural authorities, community members and visitors, highlighting the importance of this date in the cultural calendar of Rapa Nui.<\/p>\n\n

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“Hotu Matu’a mad e the journey to the new land in two boats, one of his own and the other one of his sister Avareipua, both full of his people and supplies for food and cultivation. They disembarked on Anakena beach, place that would be established as the king’s residence. Upon landing, Hotu Matu’a’s wife, Vakai, gave birth to a boy named Tu’u Maheke, the first heir to the royal lineage”.<\/p>\n\n

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As the story tells, the reenactment begins with the arrival and landing of the Ariki Hotu Matu’a and his people coming from Hiva. This representation highlights the importance of Tu’u Maheke as the starting point of our cultural and ancestral heritage, and highlights the value of the site of Ha\u014ba Rau, recognizing its profound heritage and cultural value. Through stories, songs and dances, our history is transmitted to future generations, ensuring that the legacy endures and strengthening at the same time, the identity and cohesion of the Rapa Nui community. <\/p>\n\n

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The activity culminated with a traditional umu (curanto), creating a moment of sharing, enlivened by the presentation of Peu Tupuna.<\/p>\n\n

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We thank the participation and support of all artists, workers and collaborators whom with hard work and commitment, managed to enhance this day and ensure the success of the event.<\/p>\n\n

Maururu <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Ma’u Henua Indigenous Community held, the last July 7th, the commemoration “Ha\u014b a Rau O Te Ariki. Tu’u Maheke Te Ariki Nui”, a cultural activity that evokes the beginning of the Rapa Nui culture through the birth of the first Rapa Nui maohi, Tu’u Maheke.
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