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Easter Island Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Easter Island

History of the flag

The Easter Island flag, also known as ‘Te Reva Reimiro’, was adopted in 2006 by the municipality of Rapa Nui.

It symbolizes the island's Polynesian identity and its ancestral heritage within Chile.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The red Reimiro (boat) symbolizes the authority and nobility of ancient chiefs.

  • Red is associated with courage.

  • The white background represents the peace, purity and island character of Rapa Nui.

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