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Caribbean Craftsmanship, Taino Culture & Tradition in Yamasá
Discover living TaÃno and African heritage in Yamasá, 1 hour from Santo Domingo. With a local family, explore myths and craft your own clay souvenir from shaping to painting.
Highlights
- Learn about TaÃno and African heritage directly from local guardians.
- Discover ancient myths, gods, and spiritual traditions.
- Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch prepared by the community.
- Create and paint your own TaÃno-inspired clay figure.
- Swim in a sacred river, one of the most important in Santo Domingo.
Description
Morning Meet-Up & Departure (9:00 AM) Meet at Perpetual Lab in Santo Domingo, where your bilingual coordinator will welcome you before we set off toward Yamasá. Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside as you begin your cultural journey. Arrival & Introduction to TaÃno Culture Upon arrival, meet the local family guardians who preserve the TaÃno legacy. Learn about their connection to nature, African influence, mythology, and ancestral traditions that have been passed down through generations. Myths, Gods & Ancestral Knowledge Immerse yourself in stories about the TaÃno gods, creation myths, and spiritual practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the island’s pre-colonial heritage and its ongoing influence in Dominican identity. Traditional Dominican Lunch Share a homemade Dominican lunch prepared by the host family, made with local ingredients. Clay Workshop: Create Your TaÃno Figure Guided by your hosts, craft and paint your own clay figure inspired by TaÃno art a symbolic keepsake representing your connection with this ancient culture. Swim in the Sacred River End the experience with a refreshing dip in one of Santo Domingo’s most important rivers, right where it is born. Feel the purity of the water and the spiritual energy of the land. Return to Santo Domingo After an inspiring day, we’ll head back to Santo Domingo, carrying with us the wisdom and warmth of the TaÃno community.Includes
What’s Included Round-trip transportation from Santo Domingo Local TaÃno family hosts and cultural guide Clay art workshop (materials included) Traditional Dominican lunch Bilingual experience coordinator Access to the river for swimmingImportant Information
- Duration: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Meeting Point: Perpetual Lab, Santo Domingo This experience takes place mostly outdoors; wear comfortable clothes, shoes, and a hat. You’ll be learning how to make and taste casabe, a traditional TaÃno flatbread made from cassava. You’ll be working with clay and paints, so wear clothes that can get dirty. Bring a swimsuit, water shoes, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a change of clothes for after the river swim. Bring cash for personal purchases or tips. The experience takes place at a private home surrounded by nature, please respect the sacred spaces and traditions shared by the community.
Easy cancellation
Stornierung bis zu 24 Stunden vor Beginn mit vollständiger Rückerstattung-
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