3The Rapa Nui of Easter Island: Moai Statues and Isolation
The Rapa Nui people of Easter Island, one of the world’s most remote inhabited places, are famous for their enigmatic moai statues. These massive stone figures, carved centuries ago, are believed to represent deified ancestors who watch over the island. The isolation of Easter Island has allowed the Rapa Nui culture to develop in unique ways, blending Polynesian traditions with a distinct spiritual worldview. Today, the Rapa Nui are working to preserve their language and traditions in the face of modern challenges, ensuring that their cultural legacy endures.
