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Today we welcomed five new sisters through a joyful initiation. It’s always a special occasion, especially when so many choose to become full members of our tribe.
The ceremony began with a speech by Elder Catten, followed by the official initiation led by the Shaman and Elder Kwanita. Each of the five initiates shared their words about joining the Tribe, and afterward, Kwanita gave a speech in their honor. We then gathered around the campfire to celebrate with dancing and festivities.
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!
Today, we came together to celebrate the initiation of Alaya, Mikhael, Nuk, Toxo, and Yakirin into our tribe. Our sacred ritual site was made beautifully and festive by the gifts of Elder Summer. Tapis and friends from all around gathered to join in the celebration, hearts full of joy. As tradition holds, Bubba took center stage, offering a welcoming speech to our new Brothers and Sisters, marking the beginning of their journey with us, and then Shaman Whisper, assisted by Atan, performed the initiation ceremony.
Bubba: “Tapirapé people! Elders of the tribe!”
Bubba: “We are gathered here for a very joyous occasion – our tribe grows”
Bubba: Coughs, “We are gathered here for a very joyous occasion – our tribe grows”
Bubba: “Not only from our women’s wombs – but natives from all along the river!”
Bubba: “We – the Tapirapé people are honored to welcome these fine prospects into our tribe!”
Bubba: “They have spent time here, and learned our ways – we could not be happier or ask for more!”
Bubba: “I know that you will all be fine additions to our people! That you shall populate the Tapi lands with new strong children and tend our fields and goats”
Bubba: “Know that you are becoming part of one of the jungle’s oldest and most storied tribes!”
Bubba: “Taupeicha! I say”
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.
Today we had the initiation for Ryanny and Cor. As usual it was a great and special day when we make a brother and sister a full Tapi and celebrate them wanting to become part of our family.
Today we had initiation for Adam and Kart. It was a moving celebration with many brothers, sisters and friends attending.
Today was the initiation for Koku, Yew, Aisha, Aragon, Lea & Mina.
It was very festive, with a lot of speeches, and afterwards dancing at the Xoco.
Hello everyone, tapirape family, friends, thank you for being present for this important moment.
Years ago, our ancestors created in this jungle, our tribe “tapirape”, which is the oldest tribe of the jungle, conceived in the idea of freedom, and a spiritual life and rituals and help our loved ones and our allies.
Today you new tapirape you will be part of our family, and thus perpetuate our family It’s a great tradition.
It’s up to us and you now, about to dedicate yourself here to the tribe, through your efforts, your investment, your interest, for our tribe that we can continue the unfinished work of our ancestors and in the desire to defend it and promote our tribe.
Do not forget.. every time you wonder how far you can go. Just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you’ve faced, all the battles you’ve won, and all the fears you’ve overcome.
Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.
Kwanita
Today, was the initiation of Mashiya and Mefisto in front of the tribe and friends.
It was a great day for the Tapi when we initiated sister Belleniko. She surprised us all with her dedication, speech and actions.
It was a great initation ceremony for Atan, Jonas and Tichi. New decoration and a great speech from our elder bubba.
Bubba Oh: Coughs and ruffles the papers and puts on his glasses…
Bubba Oh
Bubba Oh: “Ahem…”
Bubba Oh: “Uhnnn…”
Bubba Oh: “Welll Young Tapis!”
Whispering Wind (maryam.camino): looks fascinated to bubba spectacles
Bubba Oh: Squints at the greasy papers and then says with his best politicians voice…
Bubba Oh: “Three score years ago our ancestors brought forth in this jungle, a new tribe, conceived in the idea of freedom, and dedicated to the smoking of hemp leaves.”
Bubba Oh: Looks at the Shaman and Summer…
Bubba Oh: “Now we are engaged in in bringeing forth a new generation of Tapirapé, to test whether our tribe, our family so conceived and so dedicated, can endure.”
Bubba Oh: Smugly looks at the new Tapis…
Bubba Oh: “We have come to dedicate you – young souls to this great tradition. To sanctify you before our almighty mother Mama Cocha our mother river.”
Tichi’Una (tichiuna.skydancer) smiles at Bubba.
Bubba Oh: “The mother river, who has always encircled this land, this land from which we spring.”
Bubba Oh: “But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. Our ancestors, our dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. “
Bubba Oh: Bubba now looks VERY satisfied with his oratorical ability!
Bubba Oh: “The jungle will little note, nor long remember what I – poor elder – say here, but it can never be forgotten what our ancestors did here. For they ARE the jungle itself!”
Bubba Oh: “Yet it is for us the living, for you about to dedicated here to the tribe, to work this unfinishable work which our honered ancestors have started – and which we – your elders – humbly try to advance!”
Bubba Oh: “And this brings me to Mama Cochas daughter Mama Quilla, patron of you Tapirapé women and of the institution of marriage.”
Whispering Wind (maryam.camino): nods vehemently
Bubba Oh: He shakes his head as if he lost the thread of his words… Shakies his head and ruffles the papers…
Bubba Oh: “But this is the Amazon, so not long will I dwell on the subject of marriage – for its importance is given, but instead I must turn my attention to Mama Allpa, and the deed of fornication, for fornication is what will advance our tribe, and when fornicating, you must always endeavour to preserve the pure native blood of the Tapirapé tribe – you shall not! must not! soil your loins – like a certain other tribe, that shall go unmentioned!”
Bubba Oh whispers: “Did I really write that Shaman?!”
Bubba Oh: Picks himself up…
Bubba Oh: “And so, when join – join not only in the huts! Join on the land – in the river against the trees! That you may please the Gods of the jungle, make the tribe greater bring fertility – like the priest of the Tapirapé you are about to become!”
Whispering Wind (maryam.camino): blinks impressed with the wisdom of the elder
Catten Carter: laughs loud and wipes tears, then applauds, “best speech ever bubba”
Tichi’Una (tichiuna.skydancer) stifles a laugh, covering her mouth.
Summer (summergentlewhisper) smiles..”awesome “
ATAN I’HΞYU (aishe.aabye) raises an eyebrow and smiles
Bubba Oh: Looks very VERY satisfied with himself there – as he folds up the papers
Bubba Oh: “And Now You are proper Tapis!”
MansooR RedChilli (mansoor50): heck…bubbah is the only honest politicna i know
Catten Carter: applauds, “well done bubba!”
Bubba Oh whispers: “Catten what doesd ‘fornicate’ mean?”
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