The next edition of the Tapati Rapa Nui will be held from January 27th to February 12nd of 2017. On this occasion the most important festival of Easter Island coincides with the 50th anniversary of the law 16441 of 1966 by which the rapanui inhabitants obtained the Chilean citizenship.
If you do not want to miss this great party, we suggest that you book your accommodation well in advance. If you also book through our website you will be collaborating with the School of Music and Arts Toki NGO whose purpose is to protect and spread the Rapanui culture.
Tapati O Te Rapa Nui 2017 Program
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Friday, 27th January
Hanga Vare Vare – 18:00 h
- Hare Mauku´s Official Inauguration | Te Ha’amatara’a te Hare Mauku
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- He Tahu i te anga
- Tapati o te Rapa Nui 2017 Official Opening
- Tapati 2017´s Candidates and ‘Aito Presentations and speeches | He tatara te Uka ararua ko te ‘Aito o te Tapati
- Tapati 2016’s Queen and ‘Aito Speech | He tatara te Arikiararua ko te ‘Aito Tapati Rapa Nui 2016
- Authorities’ speech | He tatara te tangata honui o te kainga
- Artistic performance of “Varua Ora”| He haka tike’a i te ‘ori’e i te himene
Saturday, 28th January
Rano Raraku – 12:00 h.
- Rapa Nui’s Triathlon: Adults, ‘Aito, Youth and Male Masters | He Tau’a Rapa Nui Ngangata
- Rapa Nui’s Triathlon: Women and Candidates | He Tau’a Rapa Nui Ngavi’e
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Traditional Song Contest “Ute” | He Ute
- Kai Kai Candidates | He KaiKai o te ‘Uka
- Kai Kai ‘Aito | He KaiKai o te ‘Aito
- Artistic performance of “Te Raai” | He hakatike’a i te ‘ori’e i te himene
Sunday, 29th January
Hanga Vare Vare – 09:00 h
- Tapati Rapa Nui´s official Catholic Mass | He pure o te Tapati Rapa Nui
Municipal stadium – 13:00 h
- Soccer Male Master 40 | He koripirotoNgangata
- Soccer Women | He koripirotongavi’e
- Soccer | He koripirotongapoki
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Contest of Body Painting Candidates | He Tatu o te’Uka
- Contest of Body Painting ‘Aito | He Tatu o te ‘Aito
- First round of Adult’s group for the artistic presentations contest | He ‘a’ati’ori o te nu’upa’ari
Monday, 30th January
Hanga Vare Vare – 10:00 h
- Agricultural Exhibition | He haito i te kaiha’apu
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Candidates and ‘Aito Singing Contest | ‘A’ati himene o te Uka ararua ko te ‘Aito
- Tatu’s competitors | He ‘a’ati Tatu o te nu’a’a’ati
- Artistic performance of “Mao’ri Tupuna” | He hakatike’a i te himene
Tuesday, 31st January
Vaihu – 10:00 hrs.
- Horse Racing (short and long races) | He ‘a’ati hoi
Hanga Roa o Tai – 15:00 h
- Body boarding with a reed board | HakaNgaru
- Body boarding | HakaHonu
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- First round of kids’ group for the artistics presentations contest | He ‘a’ati’ori o te ngapoki
- Riu song contest | He ‘a’ati Riu
- Traditional tango competitors; Candidates and ‘Aito | He ‘a’ati ori tango
Wednesday, 1st February
Hanga Roa o Tai – 09:00 h
- Traditional underwater hunting contest | He ‘a’ati Hi Kau
- Traditional spear fishing contest | He ‘a’atiRuku Mata e Oru
- Moray eel hunting contest for kids | He’a’atiherekorehamo te ngapoki
Hanga Vare Vare – 15:00 h
- Traditional costume making: Mahute kakaka and feathers | ‘A’atireireikahu
- Reimiro and Mangai Carving for Competitors| He tarai i te reimiro e i te mangai
- Mangai Carving for ‘Aito | He tarai mangai o te ‘Aito
Rapa Nui City Hall – 16:00 h
- Collection of points
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Chorus Competition | He KoroHakaOpo
Thursday, 2nd February
Hanga Vare Vare – 10:00 h
- Traditional shell necklaces making contest for competitors | He ‘a’ati tui korone o te nu’u’a’ati
- Traditional shell necklaces making contest for candidates | He ‘a’ati tui korone o te Uka
- Traditional flowers crowns making contest for competitors | He ‘a’ati hei tiare o te nu’u ‘a’ati
- Traditional hats making contest for competitors| He ‘a’atiHa’umarokeo te nu’u’a’ati
- Rongo Rongo carving contest | ‘A’ati Tarai RongoRongo
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Candidates and ‘Aito: Traditional costume made of kakaka and feathers | He hakatike’a i te kahu o te Uka e o te ‘Aito
- Kai Kai’s competitors | He’a’ati kai kai o te nu’u’a’ati
- First round of Youth’s group for the artistics presentations contest | He’a’ati’ori o te ngapoki Tanga
Friday, 3rd February
Hanga Vare Vare – Ahu Riata – 10:00 h
- Race with green banana cluster | He akavenga
Hanga Piko – 13:00 h
- Women, Men and Senior Master Regatta | He ‘a’atihoevaka
Ahu Riata – Hanga Piko – 21:45 h
- Artistic performance “Mata Kite” | He hakatike’a te ‘ori e i te himene
- Hoko Competition | He ‘a’atiHoko
Saturday, 4th February
Anakena – starting at 10:00 h
- Encounter for community | Te Here o te Fatu
Palm tree area – 13:00 h
- Communitary Curanto (traditional dish) | He umumo te mahingo
Sunday, 5th February
Maunga Pu’i – 15:00 h.
- Haka Pei: Sliding downhill on banana tree trunks | He HakaPei
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- 2nd round of kids’ group for the artistics presentations contest | He ruamahana o te’a’ati’ori ngapoki
- Harmonica Contest | He ‘a’atihakatangi upa upangutu
- Candidates and ‘Aito: Traditional costume made of Pipi-mahute | He hakatike’a i te kahu o te Uka e o te ‘Aito
Monday, 6th February
Hanga Piko – 09:00 h
- Traditional underwater hunting contest (no scoring) | He ‘a’atiruku
Hanga Piko – 10:00 h
- Moai Carving | He tarai i te Moai
- Paoa Carving | He tarai i te Paoa
- Traditional flowers necklaces making contest for competitors | He’a’ati tui Koronetiare
- Tingi Tingi Mahute Contest: Competitors; Candidates and ‘Aito | He tingitingimahute
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Theatrical Play Contest | He ‘a’ati’ A’amutuai
- 2nd round of adults´group for the artistic presentations contest | He ruamahana ‘o te’a’ati’ori pa’ari
Tuesday, 7th February
Hanga Vare Vare from 08:00 to 14:00 h.
- Culinary competition | He’a’atitunukai
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- 2nd Performance of “Mata Kite” | He hakatike’a te ‘ori e i te himene
- Accordion | He ‘a’atihakatangi upa upa rima
- Unreleased song contest | He a’a’ti himene api
- 2nd round of youth’s group for artistics presentations contest | He ruamahana o te ‘a’ati’ori ngapoki Tanga
Wednesday, 8th February
Hanga Roa o Tai – 10:00 h
- Swimming Competition: Adults; Female and male youth; Candidates and ‘Aito | He’a’atikau
- Open Duathlon | He ‘a’ati Duatlón
Hanga Vare Vare – 15:00 h
- Javelin throw: Competitors; Uka and ‘Aito | He tau ki te huri
Rapa Nui City Hall – 18:00 h
- Collection of points
Thursday, 9th February
Hotu Matu’a – Atamu Tekena – Te Pito o Te Henua – Policarpo Toro – 17:00 h
- Collection of points of Costume Parade | He tataku i te tangata o te narinari
- Beginning of floats parade | He ‘ea te pere’oanarinari
- Matamu’a parade | NariNari
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Artistic performances | He hakatike’a i te ‘ori e i te himene
Friday, 10th February
Hanga Piko – Ahu Akapu
- 15:00 h Athletes Presentation
- 16:00 h V1 men (open – master –junior)
- 16:45 h V1 women (opem – master)
- 17:30 h V6 men (open)
- 18:00 h V6 women (open)
Rapa Nui City Hall – 10:00 h
- Collection of points
Saturday, 11th February
Hanga Piko – from 11:00 to 18:00 h
- 3rd Yoga Meeting “Ara Kuhane”
Hanga Vare Vare – 21:45 h
- Tapati Rapa Nui Closing | He Tahu i te anga
- 2016 Queen and ‘Aito’s speech | He tatara te Arikiararuako te ‘Aito o te Tapati 2016
- Tapati 2017 ‘Aito and Candidate´s speeches | He tatara te Uka ararua ko te ‘Aito
- Tapati 2017 Queen and ‘Aito Coronation | He hakahei i te Ariki e i te’Aito o te Tapati
- Authorities’ speech | He tatara te tangatahonui o te kainga
- Artistic performance | He hakatike’a i te himene
Sunday, 12th February
Tahai – 19:00 h
- Traditional Coronation Ceremony | He hakaheiTupunao te Ariki
Note: The information of this program has been supplied by the Municipality of Easter Island. Some activities and schedules may be subject to possible changes due to circumstances beyond the organization. We hope your understanding.
