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Month: January 2026

Public Health Day

A group gathers around a bonfire under a canopy in the jungle camp for a healing ceremony

Public Health Day opened with Shaman Whisper explaining why the event was needed. She spoke of the spirits’ warnings and of Tupä’s concern that too many people, and the jungle itself, had been suffering from imbalance, carelessness, and strange illnesses. With that, the call went out to heal both people and place.

Throughout the event, healers were busy helping people with all kinds of strange ailments, from physical complaints to psychological distress. Everywhere you looked, there was creative healing happening.

Many tribes and factions took part, caring for people’s injuries and diseases in their own unique ways. The Xoco, for instance, had three different locations where they helped people with various mental issues, an area in which they clearly showed great skill and experience.

Acan’s Haunt was beautifully decorated for the occasion by Summer, setting the perfect atmosphere for healing and gathering. Shui both healed and played music during the event, adding greatly to the overall mood.

Judging by the response and enthusiasm afterward, Public Health Day will be repeated in the future.

Naked Wednesday with Riddles

Unclothed villagers gather around a campfire in the jungle clearing

This Naked Wednesday began in the circle, where the Shaman asked everyone to share a single word that came to mind when thinking of Naked Wednesday. Many thoughtful and sincere answers came up, helping everyone settle into the moment together.

We then went to bathe, followed by the Shaman’s prayer as usual. A short interruption by piranhas added some excitement before we continued the evening back in camp.

Afterward, Quira, the tribe’s new quiz expert, led a jungle trivia with riddles themed around being naked in the jungle. We ended the night dancing together, with Shui playing the drums, closing another Naked Wednesday in true Tapi spirit.

The First Naked Wednesday of the Year

This Wednesday the tribe and friends gathered in camp to open the year together, naked and relaxed as always.

Unclothed villagers gather around a campfire in the jungle clearing

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.

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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!”

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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.

Villagers wade in a lotus-filled river near the decorated jungle entrance