RAPA NUI, CHILE, POLYNESIA
Flung far into the pacific waters lies Rapa Nui, one of the planet’s most remote habited islands. What was once considered an anomalous society infamous for its monumental volcanic statues, speaks many truths about the human condition; one that unwinds with deeper archaeological exploration and the relearning of a nearly forgotten heritage. While the community in Hanga Roa has been at risk for nearly two centuries as a result of colonization and environmental degration, it thrives today through an implementation of art and language; speaking volumes to the resilience of this contemporary polynesian culture.