The seventh and last day of fishing week was the Canoe Race, Prize for most caught bluefish and finally the end ceremony. Thank you all for a great fishing week!
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The sixth day of Fishing Week the Shaman painted the men of the tribe and friends blue for increased stamina, virility and fertility.
Bubba Oh: Taps his foot impatiently….
Bubba Oh: shouts: *Clears his throat loudly*
Bubba Oh: “Tapirape men! Today is your day!”
Bubba Oh: “On the first day the women dances for Mama Cocha! But today you will become servants of Mama Allpa!”
Bubba Oh: “For what is the use of traditions and customs – if we not make children to carry them on?!”
Bubba Oh: “To day your cocks will become blessed tools for fertility!”
Bubba Oh: “May they find their home in a woman, so that the tribe will have new children! A new generation to carry on out greatness!”
Bubba Oh: “Blessed be Mama Allpa and her maid servants today – who will bless our cocks!”
Bubba Oh: “Let the ritual begin!”
Bubba oh
Day five of the fishing week was the one hour bluefish competition. It was won by Alli and Regor who each got 8 fish despite a crocodile trying to eat them all.
The fourth day of Fishing Week people gathered to get their spirit animal guide reviled .
The third day of fishing week we had Story Telling with the Xoco, this time with a spooky theme. Afterwards Belleniko helped us relax again by giving us some good vibrations
The second day of the fishing week was the Anaconda Ritual. A ritual for the mother of the water, the great snake.
Friday was the first day of the Fishing Week. We sailed to the hidden valley and then the women had a ceremony for Mama Cocha.
The 9th Naked Wednesday we were in the Tapi camp and made Muiraquita amulets to help protect us and guarantee the success of the fishing week to come. The necklaces was made by finding stones in the river and then shaping them.
It was a great day for the Tapi when we initiated sister Belleniko. She surprised us all with her dedication, speech and actions.
This Wednesday the Tapi, Xoco and friends went to Turtle Beach to celebrate. We started sliding down the pyramid in old car tires, and then our usual bath and a dance to dry out selves.
