Orongo is located on the ridge of Rano Kau volcano (altitude 324m) in southwest of Easter Island.
The entrance of Orongo Birdman Ceremonial Village
The guiding board about Orongo Birdman Ceremonial Village
Historical remains of Orongo
Trail map for sightseeing
Birdman race is the ceremony that men of island swim to the offshore islet and bring back an egg of seabird.
Walking on the good-viewing trail
The chief of the tribe of birdman race winner is chosen to birdman and he rules the island for a year.
Competitors of birdman race descend the 300m formidable cliff and swim the ocean up to the islet 'Motu Nui' 2km away.
Motu Nui as seen from Orongo
The stone house which has been using temporary at birdman ceremony.
video (26 sec) Landscape around the stone house
The volcanic crater of Rano Kau
The surface of the crater lake is covered with plants such as Totora.
video (22 sec) Landscape around the crater lake of Rano Kau
We can go around the trail for 30 to 40 minutes.
The rock carving with the motif of birdman ceremony
End of Orongo in Easter Island. return to countries visited
Japanese pages Sekai burari SHOT
Photos sightseeing in Japan Nippon burari SHOT
