The Tapirape Fishing Week 2021 runs June 21-27!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Bolero News Services

AMAZON — Continuing the native tradition of worshiping every rock, bird, and twig, the Tapirape will be spending all next week worshiping ... fish! This year, the fishy festivities will be in the Hidden Valley, across the river from Gallivant's Clearing.

Last year's Fishing Week was a huge success, and the celebration of our swimming friends returns on June 21. People of all tribes, factions, and independent association are welcome to participate.

The Tapis believe it's not enough just to kill, fry, and eat the fish with some butter and lemon. No, dinner is sacred, of course. According to Tapis tradition, before their people hunt or fish, a qualified shaman must communicate with the creatures of the sea to ask permission and protection from Mama Cocha before breading and seasoning the delicious source of Omega 3 and protein.

Beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 21, the Tapi will move their whole tribe to the Hidden Valley. They will then hold story hour, together with the Xocó, including spooky stories and ghost tales.

The events will continue every day next week, with fishing contests, cock blessings, rituals, and dancing. But there will be no fish fry. Anyways...a full schedule of events can be found below. Hope to see you all there!

Monday, June 21
10.30 a.m.: The Tapi travel south by boat to Gallivant’s Clearing and settles in.
11.30 a.m.: Ritual of blessing the waters, “Mama Cocha”

Tuesday, June 22
10.00 a.m.: Fishing contest, who can catch the most Blue Fish.
11.30 a.m.: Story hour, together with the Xoco, with spooky stories and ghost’s tales.

Wednesday, June 23
11.00 a.m.: Fishing Week Canoe Race.
12.00am: Prize Ceremony and Party.

Thursday, June 24
11.00 a.m.: Blessing of the Cocks – The Blue Booster.
12.00 p.m.: Celebration party around the camp fire.

Friday, June 25
11.00 a.m.: Anaconda Ritual.
1.00 p.m: Xoco Party.

Saturday, June 26
11.00 a.m.: Visits from the other tribes.
11.30 a.m.: Animal Guide Ritual.

Sunday June, 27
11.00 a.m: Ritual of Thanking the Waters and Nature.
12.00 a.m.: End of Fishing Week. Packing down camp and sail to the North.