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The culture of the indigenous people
We already know that the Indians were the first inhabitants of Brazil, since our first school years. The indigenous people are actually made up of several ethnicities with different customs, habits and languages, among which we can mention some such as: The Yanomami speak four languages, their huts are built of fitted rafters, tied with vines and covered with straw. They are also semi-nomadic with customs of migrating from time to time. They are also hunters and believe in animal spirits that, when killed, become their protectors and friends.
Indigenous culture – Carajás
Already the Carajás They only speak the Macro-Je language. There are generally two languages Carajás, Javaes and Xambioás. They also believe that man transforms into animals. Their homes are close to the Araguaia River, they believe that their creation, rites of passage, food and joy are given by it. Their subsistence is through the cultivation of corn, cassava, potatoes, bananas, watermelon, beans, peanuts, among other foods. Body painting lovers love painting designs on their bodies as a form of vanity. This tribe is also very organized as the tasks are very well divided, as men are responsible for opening rocks, building houses, fishing and other activities, women are responsible for educating their children, and taking care of household chores, painting and ornamentation of children.
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Indigenous culture – Guaranis
The Guaranis are another well-known tribe in Brazil, they carry out beautiful artisanal work in ceramics. These people actually have their own language, Guarani. Portuguese is only taught to children over six years of age. Immigrants and farmers believe that death is only a passage to the land without evil, where those who are gone leave for this place to protect those who remain on Earth.
Indigenous culture – Tupis
The Tupis are also well known and their chief leader is the Pajé. He acts as a sage, healer, priest, among other activities within the tribe. The Tupis use music to ensure the preservation of their traditions.
There are around 225 indigenous communities distributed throughout the Brazilian territory, which corresponds to 0.25% of the country's population.
