Today was the blessing of Mila, Mina’s daughter in which Kart took the place of spiritfather for Mila.
Many brothers, sisters and friends of the tribe came to withness and help celebrate and after the blessing, the tribe witch, Belleniko, treated everyone to relaxing blindfolded goat water dance..
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.
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