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Gloria Ushigua Tobacco Ceremony for Healing and Cleansing

Fri, Oct 04

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QCA/Ofrenda Fest

The tobacco plant holds a significant place in the Sapara Nation in Ecuador due to its medicinal and spiritual properties. This relationship embodies centuries of tradition and respect, demonstrating the Sapara Nation's profound understanding of nature and dedication to maintaining this symbiosis.

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Gloria  Ushigua Tobacco Ceremony for Healing and Cleansing
Gloria  Ushigua Tobacco Ceremony for Healing and Cleansing

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Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

QCA/Ofrenda Fest, 5-11 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

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About the event

Gloria Ushigua holds the important position of Coordinator for Ashiñwaka, a dedicated organization led by the women of the Sápara. The organization concentrates its efforts on the crucial task of defending the ancestral land of the Sápara people. These lands, rich in history and tradition, are located in the province of Pastaza, a region in the beautiful country of Ecuador. Alongside land rights, Ashiñwaka is also committed to the preservation of environmental rights, understanding the profound connection between the wellbeing of the land and that of the people who inhabit it. Hence, the organization is not only safeguarding the Sápara's ancestral lands but also ensuring the continued existence of a clean and healthy environment for future generations.

The Sapara cosmovision represents a complex and profound worldview that is deeply intertwined with the natural environment. This traditional belief system of the Sapara people, an indigenous tribe in the Amazon, emphasizes a…



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Location:  Ofrenda Fest /

Queens Council on the Arts

5-11 47th Ave LIC NY 11101

718-306-2661
New York, New York  USA

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