TAPATI RAPA NUI

Easter Island, Chile TBC January–February 2020

This cultural celebration was first held in the 1970s to showcase Rapa Nui’s heritage and traditions. Today, all islanders get involved in sporting competitions and musical and dance performances. At the start of the festivities, two female ‘candidates’ are put forward. Participants compete for points for one of the candidates, with the winner crowned queen of Tapati for the coming year.