Click on any photo for a larger view. Many of the photos appearing here have been donated to our site by visitors who have returned from Easter Island wanting to share their experiences.
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An island dancer. The dance
performances are great fun and
exciting to watch. Dances such as
these are performed
throughout the year. Most visitors
to the island have the opportunity
to witness these colorful and moving
dances.
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Another festival contestant.
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One of Tapiti's queens celebrates in a colorful and traditional parade that is part of the festival's activities.
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Many dance performances are influenced by dances from Rarotonga and Tahiti.
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The
caleta during the Tapati fishing competition. The crowd has gathered to see the size of the catch. The fisherman with the largest fish wins the contest, and a prize is given for those with the most fish.
