Tourists are advised not to participate in some of the events of Tapati Rapa Nui, and few would want to with an ambulance waiting at the foot of the volcano...

World-famous for its imposing moai statues, Easter Island is also home to one of the world's most extraordinary triathlons and a jaw-dropping exhibition of skill and bravery called Haka Pei. Photographer Franck Socha has been there to capture the action.

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