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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 the tribe traveled to Sansara to jump the whales and get shards for tomorrows vaccine and tribe meeting. Was a lot of fun, and with some frustrations as well… mostly fun though! Next Wednesday we go poke the dinosaurs!
The tribe spontaneously celebrated Naked Wednesday with a bath and with some dancing. It felt all nostalgic, so perhaps we’ll have a few more revivals in the future.
Today we had an impromptu birthday party for our Elder Kwanita, visited by both friends and frenemies.
Happy Birthday Kwanita
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
This Wednesday there were no events planned, but suddenly we decided to go sailing to promote Día de lost Muertos and Naked Wednesday. Elder Kwanita have long had this idea and I don’t think it will be the last time we sail!
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
This Wednesday, people shaved to oppose the bullying that happened the previous Wednesday.
The shaman has lotion to stop the itching and make hair grow faster for those that want it.
Today was the initiation ceremony for our newest Elder, Kwanita.
It was a great ceremony, and while some missed Bubba’s holding one of his great speeches others though that the speech elder Catten made was equally good!
Today was the blessing for Kwanita and Dom’s baby, Wakiza. It was a great ceremony by the water with both family and friends attending.
Bubba Oh: Looks to the parents and the child
Bubba Oh: Looks to all the assembled
Bubba Oh: “Now Tapis! Xocos! Guests”
Bubba Oh: “A human life is like the mighty river, that nourishes us all! It starts like a little stream in the mountains – born from dew”
Bubba Oh: “It flows and gathers strength with time!”
Bubba Oh: So your life and Doms life started Dear sister Kwanita!”
Bubba Oh: “Like the mighty river we are all standing by – yours and Dominics flowed past the love temple!”
Bubba Oh: “And you two have now sprouted a little stream!”
Bubba Oh: “And today we are gathered here to witness this new life, this new river – this new Tapi receive his name!”
Bubba Oh: “His little stream – his water of life will mix with ours! It will wind and flow like the mighty Amazon!”
Bubba Oh: “May he bring joy and pleasure – wisdom and fecundity – like this our river! And may we too contribute to the flow of his life!”
Bubba Oh: “I have no more words… May the mighty river and Mama Cocha guide us all!”
Bubba Oh: nods thoughtfully and steps away!
Bubba Oh
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