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Month: September 2025

Fishing Weekend Day 4

September 22, 2025 /

The last day of Fishing Weekend was all about the big canoe race. Organizing so many boats was a little chaotic at first. More than twenty paddlers raced for a full hour, and the top three kept shuffling as everyone improved their times with cleaner runs.

Winner holds a trophy on the podium amid flags at the jungle festival

The scoring system broke down due to unforeseen issues, so we called in Whisper’s monkey, Zazulu—who turned out to be excellent at tracking best times. With his help, the final podium was Shui in 1st, Kart in 2nd, and Sari in 3rd.

Topless native woman stands with a monkey, wearing a feather headdress in the jungle camp

The 2025 Fishing Weekend is now over. A big thank you to everyone who came and took part every day, especially Summer for making the place look awesome; Shui for DJ’ing; the Xoco for their great party and help with the events; and the Tapi Elders for keeping everything in line. Finally, thanks to Miss Eve for supplying the food and some good gossip.

Fishing Weekend Day 3

September 21, 2025 /

Day 3 of Fishing Weekend was the Animal Spirit Guide Ritual. Our shaman—decidedly over-herbed—communed with the spirits to find the perfect animal guide for everyone who wished. Guided by Summer and August, she bestowed 38 spirit animals in total. Even our tribe cat, Tasa, received hers.

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Fishing Weekend Day 2

September 20, 2025 /

Day 2 of Fishing Weekend brought the Traditional Fishing Contest. Everyone cast their lines for 45 minutes, and whoever caught the most bluefish won. This year, Jin took the crown with the top catch of 6 bluefish.

A group of people practicing a spear dance in a tropical setting near a wooden structure and lush greenery.Group of people enjoying a tropical beach setting with boats and vibrant foliage.

After the contest, Chieftess Khaing and Shaman Whisper shared a few words in memory of Diana, who is no longer with us. Then we played Diana’s game, King of the Rum Smugglers. Sunisa took the title this year, edging out last year’s winner, Shui. Finally we were all treated to some food and drinks from the resort and then some dancing with music from Shui

Topless native woman with flower basket holds fruit at the jungle camp

Fishing Weekend Day 1

September 19, 2025 /

We opened Fishing Weekend with the Mama Cocha ritual at the water’s edge, then moved straight into the Xoco Fishing Weekend Dance—music, laughter, and a bright start to the festival.

The day began with opening words from Elder Bubba and Xoco Chieftess Khaing, reminding us of the strength of tradition and the power of unity.

Offerings to Mama Cocha followed, led by Shaman Whisper and Elder Summer. Each carried a tray of fruit, fish, and flowers, placing them before the statue. Then the men and women danced in her honor, ending with a ritual bath.

Native women in floral costumes stand with villager under flowering trees in the jungle campDancers wearing flower costumes performing in a lush garden setting, surrounded by vibrant pink and purple flowers.

We wrapped up with a festive Xoco celebration—drums, laughter, and long tables set for everyone. Thanks to Miss Eve, Bertha, and the Resort for sponsoring the food and drinks that kept the crowd happy well into the evening.

Naked Fishing Week Part 2

September 17, 2025 /

This Wednesday we gathered in the Hidden Valley to prepare for the upcoming Fishing Weekend.

Unclothed native woman with a staff stands calmly in a jungle clearing with colorful banners

We started with dancing, filling the place with laughter and energy. Then everyone went to the river to bathe while the Shaman prayed for safe waters and a good catch.

Unclothed native woman dances with leaves in the jungle clearing

Afterward, the healers blessed the valley and the river, making sure everything was pure and ready for the festivities. Now the Hidden Valley is waiting for the celebrations to begin.

Join us on the 19th at 11 AM SLT for the Opening Mama Cocha Ceremony — the start of our Fishing Weekend.

Naked Wednesdays and Fishing Week

September 10, 2025 /

The last few Naked Wednesdays have been a little impromptu, but we still managed to give Kart a proper bath and enjoy plenty of drinking, smoking, and dancing together.

Unclothed tribe members gather in jungle clearing holding bottles, adorned with paint and flowers

Next weekend we’ll host our annual Fishing Weekend. In the past, it’s been a full week, but this time we’re consolidating the events into a shorter format—making them easier to manage and, we hope, even more fun.

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