A
stage was located at Hanga Vare Vare
The backdrop was a 3D arrangement of the Queens of the Festival
from 1971 to the present |
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The
two main clans of the island nominate a woman as leader of their
team
The teams earn points by winning the various competitions (athletic,
cultural & artistics)
The leader of the winning team is then crowned Queen |
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Entertainment
consists of traditional music
and dances in native Rapa Nui costume
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Hundreds of performers were on stage at once |
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We
had to arrive early to get a good seat |
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All ages participated
in these productions. The youngest were 4 years old
It was most difficult to get a seat close to the stage
when children's groups were on the program
Parents & family members
arrived VERY early
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