Yawanawá Live Music, Hapé Ceremony, Education & Art Market in Santa Cruz

We are so excited to host Chief of Mutum Village Rasu Yawanawá for an unforgettable night of music, sacred hapé ceremony, indigenous art, visionary plant education, and Amazonian culture.

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Join us for a remarkable evening that will transcend geographical borders and immerse you in the vibrant spirit of the Brazilian Amazon. This is a unique, multi-faceted event in Santa Cruz, California, where we come together to support and celebrate the Yawanawá people, welcoming in leaders of an indigenous community from the heart of the Brazilian jungle. This is a special and unique opportunity to learn directly from the tribe about their wisdom and traditions.

Cultural Immersion, Hape Circle & Live Music

They will guide a sacred Hapé medicine ceremony, filled with their beautiful prayers and blessings. This event is an entry point to establish a profound connection with the world of visionary plants, allowing you to sit in the presence of knowledgeable teachers who hold the wisdom of these sacred medicines directly from the jungle. Our evening will begin with an educational talk, followed by a hapé ceremony and live music concert.

🎤 Educational talk

You will expand your understanding of the Yawanawá peoples, an indigenous community from the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This talk will provide valuable insights into their traditions, sacred visionary plant medicines, and the challenges the community faces in preserving their rich cultural heritage. Learn about the rituals and ceremonies that surround sacred medicines in the Yawanawá culture.

🌿 Hapé Ceremony

Participate in a profound and ancient ritual known as hape, led by indigenous shamanic practitioners. This sacred ceremony, utilizing a traditional Amazonian snuff, offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, healing, and spiritual connection. It's a chance to experience the wisdom of the forest in a profound way. The hapé ceremony is completely optional.

🎸Live Music Concert

Let the rhythms and prayers of the rainforest enchant your soul as we present an extraordinary lineup of musicians, each bringing a piece of the Amazon to Santa Cruz. Experience the traditional sounds of the Yawanawá, in a concert that promises to transport you to the heart of the jungle.

🎨 Indigenous Art Market

Explore a curated art market featuring exquisite creations from indigenous artists and artisans. Explore sacred geometry designs and ancient art from the jungle. You can support these talented artists while taking home a piece of the Amazon's rich cultural heritage by acquiring jewelry, rapeh and handcrafted exquisite pieces.

🎙️ Q&A Session

Ask your burning questions and engage in an interactive dialogue with our teachers. Gain a deep understanding of the spiritual ancient wisdom of this community.

⭐ Supporting Indigenous Communities

By attending this event, you're not only immersing yourself in an evening of cultural expansion, but also actively contributing to the well-being and empowerment of the Yawanawa Tribe and honoring reciprocity of indigenous peoples. A significant portion of the proceeds will be directed towards the preservation of indigenous culture in the Brazilian rainforest.

Experience the magic of the Amazon right here in the bay area, where we come together as a community to celebrate the force and vitality of the forest and its indigenous guardians. Let's stand together in solidarity, recognizing the importance of preserving these vital cultures and their natural habitats. Together, we can make a difference and support these indigenous communities as they share their traditions and wisdom with the world.

**Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot now and be part of this incredible celebration of indigenous culture!**

About the Yawanawá :

The Yawanawá people live along the banks of the Gregorio River, in the Brazilian state of Acre. They are the guardians of some 200,000 hectares of Amazonian rainforest, of which about 95% is kept intact. In the most biodiverse biome on the planet, their ancestors developed a vast knowledge of the healing plants of the forest and a cosmovision of great spiritual wisdom.

The Yawanawá's first contact with the non-indigenous world happened a little over a hundred years ago. The initial conflicts reduced the Yawanawa family to less than 100 people. For decades they endured the presence of the rubber industry and the missionaries who invaded their lands and tried to forbid Yawanawá language, culture and spirituality. In the 1980s, their fight for the recognition of their ancestral territory led the Yawanawá to become the first indigenous people to obtain the official rights to their lands in the state of Acre.

Under the guidance and teachings of pajés Tata and Yawa, the last living elders and medicine men of their people, the Yawanawa have been on a profound journey of cultural and spiritual revival. Their sacred rituals, prayers, songs and art are now celebrated all year round. In the last 20 years, the Yawanawa leaders have been dedicated to developing a model of sustainability that allows them to engage with the outside world on their own terms, without compromising their cultural and spiritual identity. Nowadays, the Yawanawá population is estimated at over 1000 people, 80% of which are children and youth. The new generations carry their identity with pride and are committed to the continuation of the legacy of their ancestors.

In the last decade the Yawanawá youth introduced instruments such as guitars, flutes and drums into their traditional ceremonies and prayers, and an exceptional musical culture has been rising from deep in the Amazon rainforest. Combined with their powerful voices, Yawanawá music is now known around the world and the new generation of Yawanawá leaders travel the world to share the message of the forest through their ancestral prayers and phenomenal music

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