Photos and information from indigenous communicator Leodan Gino/ Wakywai network
On October 30 and 31, in the Barro community, Surumú region, the Regional Fair of the Uyeeserukon Project, which in the Macuxi language means "Our Customs", was held. The event took place at the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Training and Culture Center (CIFCRSS) and brought together more than 40 people, including leaders and participants from various communities in the region.
The communities of Santa Isabel, Surumú, Taxi and Renascer participated in the regional fair on indigenous products. Each locality took their productions, such as: banana, jerimum, manioc, manioc, maniva, homemade honey, ointments, traditional bra, rugs, earrings, necklaces, headdresses, horse cages, leather hats, captain's net, belts, peppers, seeds and other objects produced by the residents.
The importance of the Fair is the development of the Uyeeserukon project. In addition to carrying out other indigenous projects, the first Workshop was held in the Taxi community, on Handicrafts in April. The second workshop was on cassava derivatives and traditional seeds, which was also in the same location in August. The project was planned from October 10 to 12 at the Shamans' Workshop made by Dona Mariana, shaman of the Surumú Region.
The exhibition featured Traditional seeds of indigenous communities. Photo: Leodan Gino/ Wakywai Network/CIR.
According to the project coordinator, Mrs. Rosangela, she highlights the importance of the project. "I feel strongly with the leaders by my side and that it was also not possible to do other workshops because of the pandemic. But during these times we managed to hold some", she commented.
The secretary of the women's movement, Maria Betânia Macuxi, participated in the event and commented on the fair and the importance of the CIFCRSS partnership. "We thank you for the support you have been giving during the fair and that you spare no effort to be happening these moments of Workshops and this space is being made available and that has always contributed to the Movements", she said.
The shaman Mariana, highlights the importance of her work. "I don't work only in the region, but also in other regions and states. We shamans get sad and sick when they destroy the forest without the permission of nature, because that's where the cures and their lives are", he highlighted.
Indigenous handicrafts Photo: Leodan Gino/ Wakywai Network/CIR
According to the regional youth coordinator, Lucas Demétrio, the participation of young people is very important. "The presence of young people in movements and workshops is very important. Come rain or shine, we are strengthening ourselves at the youth base," he concluded.
The fair was supported by CIR and Niatero. The Macuxi, Taurepang, Ye'kuana, Wai-Wai and Wapichana peoples participated in the event.