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Wayfinders Circle Trailer: Te Pito o Te Henua

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May 12, 2024

Trailer: Te Pito o Te Henua

An indigenous community on the most remote inhabited island in the world prepares to host its most important annual celebration, and reinforce deep connections to their culture, language and land.

Te Pito o Te Henua (The Navel of the World) explores the cultural identity and close connection to the land and water shared by the Rapa Nui People through a visceral, behind the scenes exploration of the island’s most important cultural festival – Tapāti Rapa Nui.

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