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The ceremonial village of Orongo is one of the most interesting and spectacular archaeological sites on Easter Island. Here an ancient ritual that still inspires the competitions of the Tapati Rapa Nui festival took place.
Orongo (Rapa Nui: Oroŋo) is a stone village and ceremonial center at the southwestern tip of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). It consists of a collection of low, sod-covered, windowless, round-walled buildings with even lower doors positioned on the high south-westerly tip of the large volcanic caldera called Rano Kau .
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View from Orongo, overlooking the legendary islets Motu Nui, Motu 'Iti and Motu Kao-Kao. Orongo (or 'Oroŋo in Rapa Nui writing) is the ceremonial village used by the Rapa Nui people during the birdman era. It's located on the brink of the volcano Rano Kau, looking out towards the sea.
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Orongo Ceremonial Village, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Rapa Nui National Park, is the most visited place on Easter Island. Unfortunately, the site has been severely impacted by the increasing numbers of tourists.
Orongo Ceremonial Village. Chile, South America. Top choice in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Nearly covered in a bog of floating totora reeds, the crater lake of Rano Kau resembles a giant witch's cauldron and is a wild greenhouse of endemic biodiversity.
Feb 6, 2020 · The ceremonial Orongo Village on Easter Island where the Birdman cult competition took place. (lblinova / Adobe stock) During the festival, special seers, in service of tribal chiefs, chose young men to represent them and swim for the egg. These seers were called ivi atua, and they would choose men based on visions they had.
Orongo. 1,463 reviews. #3 of 41 things to do in Easter Island. Historic SitesBodies of WaterGeologic Formations. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Write a review. About. This lake-filled crater is filled with remnants of the Birdman cult practiced until 1867. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
