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| Country: | Chile |
| Length: | 30 min |
Description:
"Te Pito o Te Henua" (The Navel of the World) follows the community preparing for Rapa Nui's biggest annual celebration, the Tāpati Rapa Nui Festival. For nine days, Rapa Nui families honor ancient traditions through athletic competitions, cultural displays, and ceremonies showing respect for the island's land, water, and natural world. The festival also includes the crowning of a Queen to represent her people throughout Polynesia and internationally. The film focuses on 19-year-old Vaitiare and her family as they work towards her becoming Queen, reflecting the island's broader struggle for greater autonomy and global recognition. Through personal stories, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and moving music, "Te Pito o Te Henua" explores the true significance of Tāpati and the deep bond between the Rapa Nui people and their home.
| Alternative title: | The Navel of the World |
| Release year: | 2024 |
| Language: | English |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | climate culture enviromental guardianship indigenous native language |
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