Cento wins first place in vaccination booth contest

 

Bolero News Services


AMAZON —Local medical practitioner Cento Sogni won first place in the Best Booth contest at the Vaccination Festival this weekend. Second place went to the entire Tapirape tribe, and third place was shared between Drs. Syd Straaf and Nalle Jacobus. 

Cento's herbal-themed booth offered vaccinations through a hookah. 

"Whoa, Cento won. Someone should tell him," Cento said as he was guided to the podium to receive his award. 

The event was spearheaded by Xoco healer, Dr. Naux, also known as The Blue Shaman. Tribal healers, shamans, and doctors with real medical training vaccinated over 100 people. 

Booths also included one by Kaela and Michel Morane, who run a private clinic. They offered distracting penis fish for those who were uncomfortable with needles. Eve and Dr. Dylan Heartsong, who run the Red Coast clinic, offered free estimates. Dr. Heartsong specializes in cosmetic surgery and treatment of hysteria. 

Seeker Tantrica sold dog and cat meat, and it was unclear how this was for medical purposes. 

Some vaccination protestors showed up to warn that vaccinations were spreading the autisms, but these were quiet or quickly suppressed. 

"Thank you to all the healers and shaman who gave their time to vaccinate and help keep the jungle safe," said Mellie, who announced the winners. 

More photos of the event, by Tapirape photographer Caven Severo, can be seen at the Amazon in SL Flickr site.