This Wednesday the tribe and friends gathered in camp to open the year together, naked and relaxed as always.
The evening began when Catten rediscovered an old, giant, delicious mushroom, which made Whisper dance to celebrate.
Bubba then welcomed everyone and spoke a few words about beginnings, returning to the circle, and starting the year with intention.
Whispering Wind: “Tonight we return to the jungle as we were born … open, happy, and full of gratitude…. and stoned. Let your hearts laugh, let your bodies move, and let your spirits rise. This is our night of life, abundance, and… a little mischief!” looks around and points to Bubba, “Now our elder bubba will speak… listen to him as he is the wisest men in the jungle
Bubba Oh: *Ahenmmm*
Bubba Oh: “Inhabitants of the jungle! Friends, Tapirapé Citizens!”
Bubba Oh: “We are gathered here to praise and bring offerings to Tupä. God of thunder, God of rain – creator of man and our jungle!”
Bubba Oh: “We hope that he will bring us a bountiful year with good crops and plenty of babies! May they be healthy!”
Bubba Oh: “We pray that he will bring us unity among the natives, and peace!”
Bubba Oh: “Understanding between the white gringo culture and our culture – and shared prosperity for all!”
Bubba Oh: ¨He raises his hands
Bubba Oh: “On behalf of the elders and the people of the Tapirapé – I welcome you to this our first naked Wednesday of the year!”
The Shaman followed with a blessing, and each of us placed fruit on a blanket to invite good luck and abundance for the year ahead.
We then shared the first Wednesday bath of the year, before returning to camp to dance around the fire, initiating a new year of many Naked Wednesdays.
