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This Wednesday, the shaman had the men perform the Vitality Dance for the women of the tribe. There was a lot of dancing, shaking, and gyrating, all to please the women and gain their favor. After the dance, both men and women felt the need for a cool bath in the river and then we ended the day dancing around the campfire.
Thursday was a special day, marked by the Blue Virility Ritual, one of the most eagerly awaited traditions for the Tapi. On this day, the Shaman honored the Tapi men and close friends of the tribe by painting them blue. It is believed that this blue paint boosts their stamina, virility, and fertility, making the event even more significant.
The ceremony began with a heartfelt speech from Elder Bubba, who spoke about the importance of the ritual and its deep roots in the Tapi culture. Then the Shaman took over, and the painting process began. This year, twelve men and friends of the tribe were chosen for this honor—the highest number ever recorded
After everyone was painted, the men came together to dance, celebrating their new energy and virility. The rhythmic movements and joyful expressions on their faces showed just how much the ritual meant to them.
shouts: “Men of the Tapirapé! Women of the jungle!
Bubba Oh
“HEAR MY WORDS!”
“We are gathered here today for one of the most sacred rituals of the Tapirapé tribe!”
“THE PAINTING OF THE COCKS!”
“We paint for fertility and fortune!”
“Once in the dark mist of time – our tribe went nearly extinct – War, famine and disease had ravaged our numbers!”
“But our holy Shamans had a secret blessing!”
“And with that blessing our numbers rose again!”
“May it be so today too!”
“May the sacred holy blue paint bring many blue lips! And may it bring many young!”
“Men of the Tapi! Your ancestors call upon you to have your cocks painted, and swell our tribe – and it’s women!”
“May it bring much fortune!”
shouts: “LET THE RITUAL COMMENCE!”
shouts: Taupéicha
The 14th Naked Wednesday was a bit special. All the healers in the north blessed sage and painted symbols on stones. The stones were placed in various locations, and it’s important that for a week, people help “energize” the stones…
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
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