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The Conversation

The Conversation: Hoʻōla Nā Pua CEO; Lunar calendars across the Pacific

By Catherine Cruz,
Addis Belay, Maddie Bender, Kevin Allen
Published August 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM HST
The sun rises behind moais statues on Ahu Tongariki, Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, early Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
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The sun rises behind moais statues on Ahu Tongariki, Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, early Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.
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