Victor Ika demonstrating a Rapanui string figure called "Akahanga."

Victor showing how to turn "Akahanga" into the creator god "Matamata."

Victor demonstrating another string figure at Ahu Akiva.

Tata in Rapanui and known as "Four Eyes" in Hawaii.

Then she does a much more complicated figure.

This was the magical atmosphere for the evening string figure contest.

Each scantily clad contestant performed wonders with string.

Rapanui tradition is even affecting mainland Chile. This billboard in Santiago says, "Culture is the basis for development."

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