There are still many places in the world that have not been tread upon by human industry and continue to practice ancient traditions. There are still places where people look to the plants for their medicine, the soil for their food, and the jungle for their enlightenment. There are still places to learn, grow, move, ruminate, and listen while surrounded by the divinity of nature.
Congregating from over twenty countries, indigenous tribes, shamans, musicians, and artists, will come together on an azure Caribbean beach in Panama to share their wisdom and creations. Tribal Gathering is an annual event that spans 18 days and unites ancient and modern ways of thought, living, art and music. Though modern in its inception and methods, electronic music taps into the ancient art of vibration and its affects on humans. Placing electronic music in the context of a bygone era is like opening a portal between past and present.
The first 13 days of Tribal Gathering are dedicated to the tribes and their shaman, celebrating their knowledge and infinite wisdom through various workshops, ceremonies and indigenous musics. This congregation of minds provides a sacred space for these communities to preserve their cultural identities through the sharing of resources and the strengthening of tribal connections. The event coordinators reach out to these communities with the goal of addressing current world needs, providing the opportunity to propose and implement projects that are for the enrichment of mankind.
There is a kinetic energy as the festival unfurls, gaining momentum, beginning primitively and meditatively, transporting attendees back to an ancient era. As the momentum picks up, the finale of Tribal Gathering is five days of electronic music that event coordinators describe as "our modern rituals of dance, art and creativity." The musical lineup includes artists such as Gaudi, Dela Moontribe, Desert Dwellers, and Hedflux as well as many more local and world-renowned acts.
Tribal Gathering's intent is not to end after 18 days but rather to develop programs that have a lasting effect creating longevity for the ideas conceived there. It is a fundraising event for the public charity GeoParadise which aids in numerous projects throughout Central and South America, and soon beyond, for the tribes in attendance. This epic amalgamation of minds is a platform for us to truly become involved in the process of development, sustainability, regeneration and evolution.
A rare, unique and relatively unknown festival, Tribal Gathering is a jungle gem that not only advocates celebration but real change. The volunteers at GeoParadise are striving to perpetuate the traditions of these global tribal communities who are slowly disappearing in the shadow of human industry. By looking into the past, we are securing not only the futures of these communities, but also the future of our world. It is crucial to keep their rituals and knowledge alive for it is important to remain grounded and rooted to the customs of our ancestors. Together we can preserve and regenerate this world and all of the cultures within it. The more we learn about the past, the more rich our present becomes.
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