Contact Ancestral: Village Kogui

A Connection in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta (Palomino, La Guajira)

Embark on a journey of three days and two nights beyond tourism to become an experience of healing and ancestral knowledge. Guided by members of the community Kogui, guardian ancient of the Sierra Nevada –considered to be the Heart of the World– you will experience the worldview of one of the indigenous cultures most conserved of Colombia.

 

Key points of the Experience:

1. The Ritual of Payment Ancestral Welcome (Act of Reciprocity Sacred)

• Detail Holistic: This is not a simple greeting, but a fundamental act in the worldview Kogui. It will be led by a member of the family, or a Mamo (spiritual leader), where he will participate in a symbolic offering to the Mother Earth (Aluna). The Payment it is a ritual of reciprocity for restore balance between the human being and the nature, to seek the permission of the ancestral spirits for their presence and clear the energies of the “civilization”.
• Meaning: A powerful start that sets the tone of respect and harmony with the territory.

2. Walk of Silence and Contemplation in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta

• Detail Holistic: A guided hike through the trails that lead to the village, where the humid tropical forest rises towards the snow-capped peaks. It is not a simple trip, but an exercise of silence conscious. The guide Kogui share the natural medicine of the plants and will explain the spiritual meaning of the Sierra Nevada as the vital organ on the planet, inviting him to listen and feel the environment, in a state of active meditation.
• Focus: Reconnection sensory and hands-on learning about the sacred territory.

3. Visit the Town Kogui Seviaka (Cultural Immersion and Learning)

• Detail Holistic: Arrival at the village Seviaka, a space of traditional architecture (huts circular) where you will find the Mamo or the authorities of the community. You will have a time to listen to the stories about the Law of Origin and the importance of the fabric of thought and the Poporo (male symbol of wisdom and maturity). A unique opportunity to understand their cultural resistance and its mission as “Older Brothers” of taking care of the balance of the planet.

4. Tour of the Mill and the Traditional Loom (Knowledge Alive)

• Detail Holistic: Active participation and demonstrative in their ancestral techniques:
  • The Loom: Notice how the women weave the robes of white and backpacks, learning that each thread and pattern represent the mind and the universe. The act of weaving is a metaphor for life and the connection.
  • The Trapiche: Discover the traditional process of extraction of the cane juice to make sugar cane, as an example of his subsistence agriculture in harmony with the land.

5. Lunch Community Prepared by the Indigenous Community

• Detail Holistic: Enjoy local and traditional foods, grown in their gardens, sharing the space and the table with the host family. This time encourages the sharing of staff and the simplicity of life in the community.

6. 2 Nights stay in Kogui Village (Stay of Removal and Simplicity)

• Detail Holistic: Housing in the community or in a village attached under the guidance of the family, allowing an experience of total immersion. The simplicity of the accommodation (probably in cabins or huts the traditional style) facilitates a removal digital and mentalpromoting introspection and the rest true.

7. Moments of Contemplation and Silence Conscious

• Detail Holistic: Designated spaces to disconnect completely. Away from the noise and the haste, you are invited to the introspection and to assimilate the teachings and energy of the Sierra, honoring the slow pace and sacred in the world Kogui.

8. Support the Culture Alive

• Detail Holistic: The experience is provided directly by the family Kogui Village and local partners, ensuring that your visit to be translated into a direct contribution to the economy and the preservation of the culture, the language and the territory.

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In Summary, This Experience Allows You To:

• Heal the Disconnection: To participate in a Payment that teaches him to return to the Earth what it takes.
• Learn about the Origin: Listen to the stories and the worldview directly from the Mamas and the community.
• Live the simplicity: Sleep and eat in a natural environment that promotes the inner peace and the respect for the rhythms of nature.
• Impact: Ensure that your visit is a fair exchange and respectful.

 

Includes: Ritual Booking, all of the activities of cultural immersion, 2 nights accommodation, local transportation within the experience (back and forth from the meeting point to the beginning of the hike to the mountain), and food (lunch and additional meals according to the plan of 2 nights).