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The Secrets of the Shipibo: A Journey into Ancient Culture and Traditional Ways of Healing
The idea has lingered for a decade — a dream to capture on camera the untold stories and ancient healing traditions of the Shipibo people of the Peruvian Amazon. Now, with each passing day, the elders who hold this wisdom are moving on, and the chance to preserve their stories is slipping away. The time is ripe to embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Shipibo culture.
In March 2024, our cameras will roll, capturing the voices of the elders and the emerging generation of Shipibo healers. We’re taking a deep dive into the Shipibo way of life, exploring and documenting their worldview against the evolving landscape of the world around them.
The documentary will be immersive and entirely in the Shipibo language, giving you an authentic glimpse into their world. At the heart of our exploration is the esoteric practice known as "Sama" or "Dieta" — where one spends extended periods in isolation on a restricted diet in order to commune directly with plants and trees.
Will their traditional healing practices endure or will they fade away with time? Can their language and culture withstand the winds of change? What do the Shipibo think about their ever-changing world?
Your Support Matters
To bring this vision to life, we need your help. Your contribution will enable us to capture these invaluable stories, preserving a rich cultural tapestry that might otherwise vanish. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact.
Jaskara riki teaser
Here's a sneak peek into their world — a snippet from an interview conducted two years ago with one of the revered elders who will play a vital role in the full
documentary.
Join us on this extraordinary expedition to uncover the stories of the Shipibo healers of the Peruvian Amazon. Your support ensures that their wisdom and traditions continue to resonate for generations to come.
Exclusive Rewards for Your Support
€50 -Harmony Unleashed: Gift of an Icaro at the €50 Tier for a Melodic Connection to Shipibo Spirituality
Receive an one hour recording of Maestro Gilberto opening a ceremony.
€150 - Visionary Voyager
EARLY ACCESS
Embark on this journey with us, and your support won't go unnoticed. For a generous donation of €150, you'll receive early access!
Be among the first to witness the magic. Gain exclusive access to a pre-release download of the documentary before it hits the public domain. Immerse yourself in the stories, culture, and wisdom of the Shipibo people before anyone else.
Join us as a Visionary Voyager and let's make history together.
€300 -Uphold Shipibo Legacy: Exclusive Limited Edition Print
Receive an exclusive high quality print from either Maestro Gilberto or Maestra Manuela.
Your contribution not only propels our documentary forward but also makes you an integral part of preserving indigenous culture and traditions.
€1000 - Unlocking Echoes: Dive Deep with a Shipibo Language Odyssey
Receive the icaro, print, and a Shipibo language course!
Jakón Jói
“A Life-Giving Good Language, Message, Word or Voice”
Online Shipibo-Konibo Language Lessons
Jakon Joi an intercultural group of Shipibo-Konibo language teachers. Our lessons cover both everyday spoken Shipibo-Konibo as well as medicine vocabulary, while planting the foundations of this life-giving good language, message, word or voice. Jakón Jói!
Part of your donation will go to the preservation of Shipibo culture, language and different NGO's who are working hard to create a sustainable future for the Shipibos.
We thank you all for helping contribute to these amazing people in the Amazon jungle!
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Organizer

Jurriën van der Waals
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