Here is my fan art/concept art of wee little Moana based on Tuvaluan design! Disney still hasn't released where in the South Pacific this film will take place. Many Polynesian people have speculated she may be from Hawaii since Moana is a Hawaiian name, but it's not really in the South Pacific, according to them. It's kind of North which is problematic. Though if the rumors are true that Moana will feature Gods and Goddesses from Samoa or Tonga and Moana is a navigator then maybe she travels all across the South Pacific to save her family.
In any case, I am kind of hoping Moana won't be Hawaiian because people always seem to think Hawaii is the only Polynesian culture. There are plenty others which need representation in media.
I ramble too much xD Ha wupps

 

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