Today, we celebrated Naked Wednesday at Love Temple, a place that, according to the shamans' rituals, holds significant healing and sexual energies. Summer had decorated the place beautifully, and many people came to bathe with the tribe. Overall, it was a…
Read the entry →Today, we came together to celebrate the initiation of August and Haven into our tribe. Our sacred ritual site was again made beautifully and festive by Summer. Bubba held a speech for the two initiates speaking of the tribe being like a river. Then, Shaman…
Read the entry →Today, we came together to celebrate the initiation of Alaya, Mikhael, Nuk, Toxo, and Yakirin into our tribe. Our sacred ritual site was made beautifully and festive by the gifts of Elder Summer. Tapis and friends from all around gathered to join in the…
Read the entry →This Wednesday we just had a small celebration since many were busy elsewhere. Sometimes it's cosy when you just at home and not that many. The day ended in dancing around the fireplace, so all in all a really nice Wednesday.
Read the entry →Today, we gathered to honor the memory of our beloved brother, Adam. Whisper and Summer organized a beautiful ceremony, and afterwards, everyone shared heartfelt memories and stories of our dear borther.
Read the entry →The Tapi has won the Amazon Diá de Muertos Camp Decoration Contest! Summer did an incredible job decorating the camp once again this year, leading to a well-deserved victory. Congratulations to Summer, and thank you!
Read the entry →This Wednesday, the tribe and friends gathered to celebrate Día de Muertos Naked Wednesday. Summer first cleansed everyone with smudge, and then Whisper told everyone about the dead bird Poco, Canijo the dead pussycat, Loco the dead uncle, and Gourdita the…
Read the entry →This Thursday, we had storytelling at the Tapi Camp. Because we are so close to Dia de Muertos, the theme was scary stories. Even though not all the stories followed the theme, there were several that were quite frightening—and some were even downright…
Read the entry →This Wednesday, the shaman had the men perform the Vitality Dance for the women of the tribe. There was a lot of dancing, shaking, and gyrating, all to please the women and gain their favor. After the dance, both men and women felt the need for a cool bath in…
Read the entry →Today, Summer and Kwanita guided us all in a cooking session. We discovered how to prepare several delicious dishes, marking what I believe will be the first of many collaborative cooking days. Belleniko contributed her own special ingredients, resulting in…
Read the entry →This Wednesday, we visited the Mana Shrine. People offered rocks to appease the mana gods and boost the yield and quality of the food we harvest. Later, we bathed near the pink dolphins and then returned home for a party with Diana playing the drums.
Read the entry →Today we had the Tapi Animal Ritual. Led by Shaman Whisper and Elder Summer, the event was filled with joy and reverence, honouring the animals who enrich our lives. We first blessed the Tribe Xerimbabos, Tasa, Nevuno, Guinnes and Pouty and then the various…
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