For the first time ever in the 40+ year history of the Tapati Rapa Nui, organizers were unable to find a clear difference between this year's candidates, and a tie was called. In a brand new format of each female candidate also being accompanied by a male 'Aito', the festival thus finished with 2 Queens and 2 Aitos:
Congratulations to Taurama Hey & Hopumanu Rapu, together with Vai A Rupe Hotus & Korike Teao for all of their work in helping to preserve this unique and fragile culture.
