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 Whisper, assisted by Summer, performed the initiation ceremony, and Kwanita held a finishing speech to conclude the event.
Bubba: “Hear me O Tapis!”
Bubba: “The river is the jungle, the jungle is the river – the river and jungle are one!”
Bubba: “So is our tribe a river, a river that flows through time”
Bubba: “It flows from our ancestors, those who are no more, it flows with their wisdom through us”
Bubba: “And it flows through us to our children”
Bubba: “A Tapirapé initiate is like a child, that comes of age”
Bubba: “Your initiation ceremony shows the jungle, that you are now part of the river, that is our tribe!”
Bubba: “It is your crowning achievement – and you shall indeed be crowned today!”
Bubba: “Know – that you are part of a long tradition, that stretches back to Dalla who founded this village on the river here”
Bubba: “It flows through Butterfly, and #Eva and her many daughters”
Bubba: “Now you two too are part of that river!”
Bubba: “Rejoice Jungle – for you have gained a pair of capable women – whose equals are none!”
Bubba: “Taupichá I say taupichá for this initiation!”
Bubba Pauses and looks out over the small crowd very very satisfied with himself.
KWANITA: looks around, then at the young tapirapé, with his feathers and smiles at them and begins to speak in a loud voice.
KWANITA: “Years ago, our ancestors created in this jungle, and our tribe “Tapirapé”, which is the oldest tribe in the jungle, was conceived with the idea of freedom, and a spiritual life and rituals and to help our loved ones and allies”
KWANITA: “Today, new Tapirapé, it is thanks to your efforts, your dedication and your commitment to our tribe that we can continue the unfinished work of our ancestors, with the will to protect and promote our people.”
KWANITA: “remember, whenever you wonder how far you can go. remember the path you have traveled, what you have faced, your battles won and all the fears you have overcome.”
KWANITA: “Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable” smiles at everyone
KWANITA: “I am proud of you, new tapirape congratulations”
KWANITA: Taupéicha!
