What if I told you there’s a Moai, a real Easter Island Moai, right here in Hamburg? This isn’t a dream. It’s the Moai Angelito statue, and it’s a fascinating story of cultural exchange. The Moai Angelito is more than just a statue. It represents a tangible link between Hamburg and the remote Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. It stands proudly near the iconic St. Michaelis Church, known locally as the “Michel”. The Moai Angelito has quite a journey behind it. In 1999, two large, uncarved volcanic tuff stones, the same material as the original Moai, were brought to Hamburg from Rapa Nui. Sculptors from Easter Island accompanied the stones. They used traditional hand tools to carve the Moai, just as their ancestors did. The project was initiated by the “Kulturaustausch Hamburg-Übersee e.V.” association. The finished Moai was then presented to the city of Hamburg in a ceremony on April 4, 2001. The event was such a success, particularly with Hamburg’s Chilean community, that it sparked the annual Michelwiesenfest, a celebration held near the statue’s location. The Moai Angelito, “Little Angel”, quickly became a beloved landmark. It’s a popular spot for photos, offering a unique slice of Polynesian culture in the heart of Germany. It embodies a tangible connection between two vastly different cultures, separated by thousands of miles of ocean. The Moai Angelito serves as a unique reminder of the global interconnectedness and celebrates the cultural exchange that enriches our world.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to