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lunes, 9 de enero de 2012

EASTER ISLAND CELEBRATES - TAPATI RAPANUI

Easter Island has an area of 164 km2, and is known as one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world that celebrates the first two weeks of February the party known TAPATI.

Each family group must perform a series of tests to add points to the queen candidates. These tests and competitions such as the Vaka ancestral skills such as Tuai, Takona, Riu and others make it a great show of Polynesian culture.

Recreate traditional Polynesian boats, sail dressed as ancient Rapa Nui, there are body painting skills showing the range that they occupied in society. Music is an important part of this party, are created alliances that interpret the ritual songs that tell stories and legends.

Some tests require physical dexterity, one of the most talked about is the Haka Pei when audacious young men with their bodies painted, throw down on banana trunks at high speed on the slope of a hill.

There are many activities taking place in these two weeks, so it is important that if you want to live this experience make your reservation in advance, since the island is usually full with visitors who want to celebrate along with the islanders.

lunes, 2 de enero de 2012

Fire in Torres del Paine National Park

FINAL REPORT: PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, Sebastian Piñera

11.00 HOURS

- So far there are over 12 000 hectares affected by fire in the Torres del Paine National Park.  1 / 3 of them corresponds to native forest, and 2 / 3 to grasslands and steppe.

- There are 753 brigades working to control the fire.

- There are 6 focus of fire, 4 of which are in the process of control, though it is possible that they can expand again, due to strong winds.

- The other 2 focuses are not expanding, but we must work still in its control.

- The Government is preparing for and taking all measures to partially reopen the Torres del Paine National Park from Wednesday January 4, if conditions remain as now or improved.

- The reopening will begin in the northern sector of the park: Laguna Azul, Laguna Amarga, Campamento Cuernos, Campamentos Seron, Campamento Los Perros. In the first instance, willbe reopened from 100,000 to 150,000 hectares, where there is a greater flow of tourists.

- All this is intended to maintain as a normal tourist season.

- The Government will place special emphasis on protecting the flora and fauna in the Torres del Paine National Park.