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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.
The jungle came alive as 40 people gathered for the Anaconda Trials. Shaman Whisper welcomed everyone with words of guidance and a short prayer, setting the tone for the challenges ahead
From there, 25 brave souls stepped forward to face the four trials. The Serpent’s Path tested careful steps along a hidden route in search of treasure.
The Jaws of the River dared challengers to cross unsteady barrels and canoes in crocodile- and anaconda-filled waters to ring the bell.
In the Flight of the Anaconda, players clung to a rope, soaring across the river before releasing at just the right moment to land on the platform.
Finally came the Riddles of the Jungle, where wit was the only way forward—answering two riddles correctly to claim a prize.
When the trials ended, the crowd gathered as one for the Anaconda Dance. Twenty-one joined in, circling, swaying, and celebrating the jungle’s spirit. The night closed with music from Shui, as laughter, drinks, and dancing carried the energy into a true jungle festival.
Persephone wrote an article on the event that you can read here: Amazon River Sun
Finally thanks to everyone that helped out. Kart for being an awesome Anaconda, scaring everyone and adding a lot of atmosphere to the evnent. Atan, Micke and Stella for the rewards, Summer for the decoration, Persephone and especially August for the awesome pictures they took.
Once again this year, the tribe helped host the Carnival Flotilla. A total of 16 floats participated, drawing a large crowd of spectators. Three judges—Summer, Leona, and Khaing—interviewed all the participants before selecting their top three, while Diana from the Xoco set the festive mood with lively Carnival music. Kwanita took first place, Micke secured second, and August placed third. Congratulations to the winners!
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!
We started off the Día de lost Muertos month with a Naked Wednesday celebration and a jungle hunt for the icons of Poco, Pillo, Loco and Gordita. The dead Bird, Cat, Uncle and Aunt.
After a prayer the hunt started, and we finished up with Whisper and Alli, painting the icons on peoples bodies.
Here are more pictures form the event, taken by Kwanita and Catten
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