Philippe: Look, it's called a Heva Vai
henua ote, meaning in Castilian "waters that run through the world." We put this name for five years, because what we are trying is to be like water, that is, flowing and gets all over the planet: we bring our culture to all parts of the world, so that name. We have already shown, I at least thirteen rapanui culture countries.
TC: Well, then you are very well-traveled, but are located here in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bright?
P.: BEYOND We are located in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bbecause where are we now?
TC: in Badajoz.
P.: course. In Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwe set five years. I came with a tour of Rapanui culture (music and dance) and was intended for me to stay in Barcelona, \u200b\u200band this year we have been appointed cultural ambassador of Rapa Nui in Spain and Europe.
TC: That title, I suppose, will the Council of Elders of Rapa Nui.
P.: course, they decide many things there. We are just [formed], has only been discussed has been discussed informally. We hope everything goes well to travel the president of the association to make it official on the island, but at the moment is the only word, via e-mail, technology ... but we want to do well.
TC: With its "ritual."
P.: course! Face to face is the prettiest.
TC: guess you feel a little honored, because there is no doubt that were the stars of this festival, the most exotic, the most anticipated. Liked all groups, but have been you who have occupied the
local newspaper's front page ... I guess that's like, no?
P.: We are super excited here. Our energy on stage is also thanks to the support of the organization, which helps you around for your show, or whatever you want to ride, get it right. Since putting the lights, the smoke is responsible for the organization that feeds you, the guide takes you ... all that, on balance, helps people like what you show them, because it's just a dance or play an instrument well, but something of a whole. We did much to convey. It's good you liked the people, we realize that and we get happier and more eager to do what we know [laughs]
Thanks for what you said, in any case, it is very gratifying for us.
TC: Well, apart from a personal assessment is also a fact: they liked it. But focusing on his group, the word "tupuna (ancestors, ancestors) is the most often in his repertoire. Is there a song rapanui in speaking of cars, sex, drugs ...? Or, conversely, all the letters section focuses on the mystical, historical and legendary island?
P.: Yes, Rapa Nui is much talk about the time of the first inhabitants, the first king Hotu Matua, stories that have happened and happening in Rapa Nui: During wartime, the carving of the moai, the how it broke down because of what ... well, all the stories, apart from singing, the movements we have: so people do not understand the language
rapanui receive information through our movements. We are expressing affection or, exotic or sensual movement, we talk about sex with a soldier and a girl who loses her virginity ... all that shows in the dance.
TC: We are running almost. You are a purely folk: traditional playing style. What do you think groups like
Matato'a or Myth and Fusion Rapa Nui ? Do you think that this mixture, pop or rock, may help diffusion of Rapanui culture or, Conversely, a loss of identity?
P.: Well, I'm not the one to talk about other groups, but if you ask my opinion ...
TC: Yes, of course. And part of that I, personally, I think they can do quite well in their culture.
Q: I love there are groups in Rapa Nui or groups in Chile or in the world to disseminate their culture in different ways. Everyone has their style, is respectable and rewarding. I love that there are groups like this (you learn from them too) and culture shows and get to other places and people who may not hear anything from folklore, but like rock and pop like. However, they also do their rituals, not only is music to disco, also made a trip to Polynesia respecting the old and much respect the culture, so a round of applause for them.
TC: And to just : You who represents, in Chile or Easter Island? Miguel Donoso told me [integral the group and secretary of the association] that there was some trouble with the organization in relation to the territory they represent.
P.: These are political issues, flag problems ... What I can say? I'm showing the culture of Rapa Nui, and is an island belonging to Chile. We carry the flag of Rapa Nui and the official flag of Chile. We are very happy to hoist these flags, which is the union of the people: this, folklore, is bringing people together, not separate. I love this one of the flags, I like to teach people where you come from and such. There must be mindful that serve to unite, not separate.
TC: Okay. Maururu, thank you very much to assist me. Iorana and luck in their upcoming performances.
P.: Iorana, boy. Thank you very much to you.
Photo and text: tiu Cancho.
