About this Event
Stories of the Atlantic Forest & Kariri Xoco People (Brazil)
Treemoot International Storytelling Festival
May 18, 14:00-16:30
Treemoot Camp, The Fort, London SE21 7LH (FREE EVENT)
On this day we have the honour of receiving Tawana Kariri-Xoco from the Fulkaxo people of Sergipe, Brazil, defender of the Atlantic Forest. Tawana will share stories of the jurema and other sacred trees, he will share song, dance and he will also lead a body painting workshop in which he will explain relations between his body paint designs and the spirituality of the forest.
This event is part of a series of events celebrating the culture of the Great North Wood in SE London.
This ticket includes a booking for the second event of the festival to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
14:00-15:00 Tree Lore and the Kariri Xoco Fulkaxo people, with Tawana Kariri Xoco
15:00-15:30 Break and refreshments
15:30-16:30 Tree planting, song and traditional body-painting workshop with Tawana Kariri Xoco
This events is for all ages, and accessible to all. Rehreshments are available at the festival camp, and there are access-free toilets also available.
About Tawana Kariri Xoco
Tawana is the spiritual and cultural leader of the Kariri-Xoco Fulkaxo people of the Opara River in Northeastern Brazil. He is also one of the community leaders of Reserva Ecologica Fulkaxo, an indigenous ecological reserve aimed at preserving the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Treemoot Camp, The Fort, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
