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Fishing Week – Day 3

August 28, 2024 / Tapi Writer

The Jurito took charge of Wednesday’s Fishing Week activities, bringing plenty of excitement and laughter to the day. According to tradition, every Chief and Elder of the tribes would spend time in the stockades, allowing their tribe members the chance to throw fish at them. This time-honored practice always managed to draw big smiles and laughs from everyone involved.

In a recent twist to the tradition, afterwards the tables were turned, giving Chiefs and Elders a chance to get even. It was a fun event as always and a nice break from fishing.

A man paints red designs on a beautiful bare woman lying on a woven mat on the sand, under the shade of palm leaves.

Fishing Week – Day 2

August 27, 2024 / Tapi Writer

On the second day of Fishing Week, we celebrated the Spirit Animal Guide ritual, one of the most popular traditions of the week. After spending the morning and early afternoon fishing, everyone gathered around Mama Allpa, eagerly anticipating their turn to discover their spirit animal guide.

The atmosphere was filled with a mixture of excitement and reverence as the Shaman prepared for the ceremony. She consumed a significant amount of ayahuasca, a sacred brew known for its powerful connections to the spiritual realm. As the effects took hold, the Shaman began to communicate with the spirits, seeking guidance and insight for each participant.

Meanwhile, everyone lined up patiently and one by one, they approached the Shaman, who revealed the unique animal spirit that would guide them. This ritual deeply connected each person with their spiritual essence, fostering a sense of unity and tradition within the group.

A group of men and women gather around a beach bonfire, some adorned with tribal attire and body paint, set against a tropical backdrop

Fishing Week – Day 1

August 26, 2024 / Tapi Writer

Fishing Week started with the time-honored Blessing of the Water ritual, setting a vibrant tone for the days ahead. After a sacrifice of fruit and flowers, the women of the tribes gathered to perform traditional dances in honor of Mama Cocha, the revered goddess of the sea and fishing. Their graceful movements and heartfelt rhythms were not only meant to ensure a bountiful catch for the week but also held a special significance this year.

With a sickness spreading through the jungle, the ritual took on an added layer of importance. The community hoped that by showing their respect and gratitude to Mama Cocha, they might receive her blessing to drive away the illness and restore health to the land.

Video by Kena

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Initiation for Ket and Sunny

August 15, 2024 / Tapi Writer

Today was the Initiation of Ket and Sunny, from prospects to full Tapi. It was also the first time we gathered in the new sacred place.

It was a beautiful ceremony lead by Whisper and Summer with speeches from Bubba, Kwanita, Ket and Sunny. Afterwards there were dancing assisted by Diana from the Xoco playing drums for us all.

A beautiful topless woman wearing a golden headdress and sarong holds a spear, standing amidst flowering bushes and stone formations

Naked Wednesday with Dinosaurs

August 14, 2024 / Tapi Writer

This Wednesday was a small intimate Wednesday just for the tribe.

Many are on vacation but the ones that were in camp went to streak in front of the dinosaurs and gather strength potion. After there was a bath to wash off the dino smell and then some dancing.

A beautiful uncovered woman sits thoughtfully on a cannon in a shaded jungle area, surrounded by trees and natural formations

A beautiful bare woman with tribal body art stands contemplatively on a rock, holding a staff near stone steps in a dimly lit jungle

A bare man lovingly embraces a beautiful bare woman in a moonlit jungle river, surrounded by lush greenery and glowing lotus flowers.

New Tapirapé Village

July 25, 2024 / Tapi Writer

Finally the new village have been completed. It was celebrated by a big party with a speech from Elder Bubba and a blessing from Whisper and Summer.

Bubba’s Speech:

Bubba: Flops his papers and looks around
Bubba: “When ever the Tapirapé tribe has a grand event – it is the custom that the eldest elder speak….”
Bubba: “So you are forced to listen to me – eventhough I am young at heart!”
Bubba: “A fortnight ago a great catastrophe befell our village!”
Bubba: “A storm raged – undoubtedly sent by the jealous Wind God, that razed our little village!”
Bubba: “Supay sent death to our fields and the Wind God ravaged our huts….”
Bubba: “But the Tapirapé have always been pious people – we have always honored the Gods with body and soul!”
Bubba: “So we prayed to to Viracocha the great male god, to Cocha Mama the greath jungle mother – and Viracoca rewarded us with greath strenght and erection!”
Bubba: “Of new huts!”
Bubba: “New huts were erected to honor the Gods and the ancestors – even our most female elders erected huts!”
Bubba: “And so we stand here today – not in a village – but in a METROPOLIS – to rival Libertad itself!”
Bubba: “A new shining capital for the Tapirapé tribe!”
Bubba: “A shining city! A jewel of the North!”
Bubba: “It is my greath pleasure to welcome you all on behalf of the Elders and People of the Tapirapé!”
Bubba: shouts: “Welcome!”
Bubba: Takes off his glasses and folds the papers back

Then after Bubba’s speech followed a Blessing of the camp by Whisper and Summer

Elder summer, the village designer and healer, helps prepare herbs fro the blessings

More Pictures from the party here below:

An uncovered woman relaxes against a bare man's chest under a tree, with a resting orange cat beside them in a tranquil jungle setting

A gathering of bare men and women with tribal attire and headdresses dance under trees near stone pillars in a lively jungle setting

A beautiful uncovered woman in a blue feather headdress holds a bowl, standing gracefully inside a rustic jungle hut.

Bare men and beautiful uncovered women in blue headdresses gather joyfully in front of a thatched hut, celebrating in a jungle village

The shaman, holding a bowl, walks through a rustic setting with goats and tropical plants, while another figure stands nearby.

More Picture of the Camp here:

Today we performed our Goat Ritual and many people came both from the Amazon as well as visitors from SL21B.

Summer, Atan and Whisper at the Goat Ritual

Bubba Held a great welcome speech and after the ceremony there was dancing and relaxing.

Bubba Oh: “As the oldest elder, among the Taiprapé tribe – it always falls to me, to give a speech on such occasions – as when the tribe invites the jungle to partake in our traditions…”
Bubba Oh: “Today we are not only inviting the jungle – but also the wider Second World”
Bubba Oh: “We stand here in the fire land to make ourselves known!”
Bubba Oh: “And to be a beaming torch to let our jungle be known far and wide!”
Bubba Oh: He puffs out his chest very self satisfied
Bubba Oh: “We the Tapirape are the first among equals – the backbone of the Jungle!”
Bubba Oh: “Thus it is only natural it fall to US – yes US to open this embassy!”
Bubba Oh: “Honored Banana – Venerable Monk! Esteemed Seekers!”
Bubba Oh: “Friends and foe alike!”
Bubba Oh: “I welcome you to partake in our SACRED RITUAL!”
Bubba Oh: Nods, and shuffles off the stage