Episode 2 of 2
Repatriation of Remains
- When
- 2006
- Where
- Easter Island
Riro's remains were returned to Easter Island in 2006, receiving a formal ceremony.
In 2006, President Michelle Bachelet repatriated Riro's remains to Easter Island. The remains were received in a ceremony where the Rapa Nui flag flew alongside the Chilean flag, acknowledging the historical significance of the last king.
Sources
- Riro Kāinga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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