Why it's good to have an orixá statue in your home, what it means for Saravá and how not "doing it at all" was easy. How we got the Orixas statues to us. If you think we simply contacted Brazilian suppliers of orixás statues, got a price from them, arranged for delivery and in a few weeks the statues were here, you don't know Brazilians [...]
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Ritual for peace within and without
Many indigenous peoples and tribes still maintain celebrations that respond to the movements of nature, rather than the empty modern consumerist traditions with which today's Western society would like to tempt them.
Eskawata Kayawai: The Spirit of Transformation
An interview with film director Lara Jacoski about how the Amazon transforms the spirit In the north of Brazil, in the state of Acre, lives one of the country's indigenous tribes - the Huni Kuin. This tribe is increasingly popular in the Western world, for its songs, its culture of so-called "alegria!" everyday joy, and its connection and work with [...]
Wisdom of the Amazon
As part of the festival of South American culture Merkado 2022, there was a discussion on the Wisdom of Amazonia, moderated by Eva, which also featured Lucie. We are therefore sharing a recording of this discussion of experts and coordinators of projects dedicated to the theme of the rainforest. "The traditional tribes of South America are one of the most visited areas, not only for the natural wealth they [...]
Vale do Amanhecer = Valley of Dawn
Or what the chief of the Tupinambá tribe has in common with Francis of Assisi, why it is good to know the spiritual cause of your illnesses and how the media works in Brazil.
Climate Conference: The Paradox of the First Victims
Human activity has already disturbed nearly 75 percent of the Earth's surface and placed approximately one million animal and plant species on the endangered species list. Representatives of traditional cultures fear that the Glasgow climate conference has made no difference to the "war on nature" and has only confirmed the existing disconnect between the proclamations of world leaders and the bare reality. At the turn of October and November [...]
INDIGENOUS SPRING: a lasting mobilization for life and democracy
In memory of our ancestors who gave their lives so that we could exist. In memory of the "magical spirits" who brought us here to continue their struggle to save our bodies, our land and territory, our identity and our diverse culture, we make known to Brazilian and international societies that we will remain permanently mobilized in defense of LIFE and DEMOCRACY . Our struggle is not only about preserving [...]
Mother Earth Screams, or the Dubious Commercial Goals of the Bolsonaro Government
A grim force is still rising against the "Rainha da Floresta ( Queen of the Rainforest )", as the spirit of the Amazon rainforest is sometimes called in Brazil. More and more people all over the world are becoming interested in the Amazon and its "spirits", and the Indians are bringing the wisdom of their teachings to their white brothers. Many of the words of the indigenous people point to the teaching of "conscious taking and giving", which means that when [...]
Amazon Taitas are fed up with scammers
Ten respected shamans have joined forces to prevent the invasion of imposters and charlatans who threaten their traditions. This is their manifesto. Before more [...]
White Sage – Queen of Purity
White Sage (Salvia apiana) is one of the most sacred Native American medicinal and ritual herbs for strengthening prayers, purification and calling the spirits of sacred plants. Sage is suitable for ceremonial, protective, cleansing and strengthening fumigation.