Video Project by Students on Rapa Nui - General Tiki

C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Fri, Aug 6, 2010 5:15 AM Yes, their primary language is, indeed, Spanish. Thanks goodness for the sub-titles! :D The Rapa Nui language does still exist, some (not all) of the Rapa Nui do speak it, though not as their primary language. It has commonalities with many pacific island languages, with many similar words. You hear it mainly if you go to some of the "tourist" music/dance shows or the annual Tapati festival, as those are performed in the Rapa Nui language, as well as in traditional Rapa Nui attire. (a couple pictures from my visit to the island):

Yes, their primary language is, indeed, Spanish. Thanks goodness for the sub-titles! :D

The Rapa Nui language does still exist, some (not all) of the Rapa Nui do speak it, though not as their primary language. It has commonalities with many pacific island languages, with many similar words. You hear it mainly if you go to some of the "tourist" music/dance shows or the annual Tapati festival, as those are performed in the Rapa Nui language, as well as in traditional Rapa Nui attire.

(a couple pictures from my visit to the island):

Post #546823 by croe67 on Fri, Aug 6, 2010 5:15 AM