Amidst the vastness of the Xingu Indigenous Park, in the heart of Brazil, the Yawalapiti persist as guardians of an ancestral memory. This photo essay delves into the intimacy of the Yawalapiti people and their vital role in preserving Kuarup, the funeral ritual that honors distinguished dead and reaffirms the cultural ties between the peoples…
Gotas de Fuego, set in Oaxacan cantinas, reflects on longing, separation, and fleeting connections. Inspired by a song that uses love as a metaphor for alcoholism, the project also examines the emotional catharsis that men express in these spaces, feelings that are often repressed at home or in public due to macho culture. The cantinas…
Depopulation is the process by which political actions or omissions lead to the disappearance of the population from a territory. Death by depopulation is slow and silent. It is ruthless to the territory, nature, and heritage. The situation is no less dramatic for the people who live, or rather, resist in rural areas. Those who…
The Kalunga Empire Festival is a cultural and religious event of great importance celebrated in Vão das Almas, in the Kalunga territory, in Goiás. Through it, the Kalunga community has preserved its traditions and religious practices for over 300 years. The festival, held in August, pays homage to Our Lady of the Abbey, a highly…
