Aldeia Sagrada Txana Huya Bena Keneya

TXANA HUYA BENA KENEYA

Indigenous Intercultural center of Huni Kui Traditions

Region : Aldeia Caucho ,Tarauaca - Acre, Brazil

Revitalization of Native Language, Education, Traditional Medicine, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts 

First phase completed - $11,000 raised

For many of the indigenous communities music and art are an important part of their culture

that helps teach and maintain cultural values, language and spirituality. In spite of persecution

and evangelization many of these communities have managed to preserve their culture but still

struggle because of globalization and the effects of media and technology.

Today, the state of Acre has become an attraction to travelers and nature lovers from all over

Brazil and the world. Many indigenous villages have opened to groups of visitors to come and

stay in their villages and partake in different celebrations and ceremonies. This has encouraged

youth to take pride in their culture and to be more interested in their traditions. Also, there is

more interest in learning about other cultures, both in Acre and outside, and ways to build

bridges between their culture and modern society.

This initiative is focused on developing a center of intercultural exchange through music, dance

and art expressions of indigenous and non-indigenous people near some larger urban areas of

Acre where many indigenous youth spend part of their time.

The indigenous families around Igarape Caucho were most affected by losing their freedom,

identity and tradition during the invasion during the Amazon Rubber Boom from 1879 - 1912

This Initiative will create a space where families can freely express their Music and Art to enforce their wisdom and knowledge through their traditional practices.