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THE BRIBRI AWÁ: GUARDIAN OF ANCESTRAL MEDICINE, SPIRITUALITY AND SACRED KNOWLEDGE (Medicina Ancestral y Espiritualidad en Costa Rica | Ditsöwöú)
The Awá holds one of the most respected roles within the Bribri culture of Costa Rica. Deep within the Bribri Indigenous Territory of Talamanca stands one of the most respected figures in Bribri culture: the Awá, a guardian of knowledge passed down through generations. Simply translating Awá as “shaman” does not fully express the meaning or importance of this traditional role. Within Bribri culture, the Awá is recognized as a specialist in ancestral knowledge connected to tra
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Discover a fascinating world full of ancient culture and traditions in Ditsowou, where the Bribri community invites you to immerse...
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