Checklist - Long Dance

Medicine Shield(see side)

Make and bring with you a Medicine Shield in the form of a 1 mx 0.5 m banner - see picture above - using any type of material or color (fabric lasts longer) where you will represent:_d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b_
- Where do you come from
- Where are you now
- Where do you expect to be after the dance
Fold the top and insert wood and string to hang it.

prayer nodes

Cotton fabric in yellow, red, black and white, tobacco, string and scissors.

Give-away (gift for donation)

Wrap something that you own, that you really like and that you feel it's a sacrifice to let go that will be presented to one of your dancing colleagues.

Others (optional)

Water to drink before and after the dance
Sleeping bag and mat, blankets, flashlight and a large plastic bag for resting after dancing.
Repellent and sunscreen

Clothes

To the Sweat Tent – Sweat-Lodge – Temazcal
- Men: Bermuda shorts or shorts and bring a towel and flip-flops
- Women: long skirt or dress (bring towel and flip-flops) By wearing the skirt, which symbolizes the circle, as well as the tent, the woman will be in total alignment with Mother Earth.
For the dance:
- Men: pants and shirt or skirt in indigenous fashion.
- Women: long skirt and blouse or long dress

Bring towels, a coat, raincoat, water resistant shoes, cap or hat (even an umbrella!) and a change of clothes.

Food:

In the week leading up to the dance, eat lightly, drink lots of water, and try to avoid caffeine, soda, and chocolate.
Please bring a savory dish that can feed 10 to 12 people (be creative but also practical) to share at the 'BANQUETE BRUNCH' on the Sunday after the dance.
Bring water and your own snack. (to be ingested until the time of the Sacred Sauna on Saturday).

Support People - What to Bring

SUPPORT PERSONS, TAMBOISTS, GUARDIAN OF THE FIRE and KITCHEN ANGELS

CAMPING

Tent, sleeping bag, blankets, pillow.
Flashlight with new batteries.
2 plastic 3x3 mts.
Autan repellent and sunscreen.
Clothing: same as for dancers, ceremony and sauna (see above)
Each will be charged a small contribution for meals on those 2 days.

CLOTHES

Women

For the Sauna: Indian skirt, Hering T-shirt, flip-flops, towel.
During the dance: 2 or 3 changes of clothes: 2 long skirts and 3 t-shirts or blouses (you can wear leggings under the skirts)
- Fighting shoes, sturdy shoes, wool socks.
- Coat or poncho, scarf, and hat for cold weather and sun.
- Raincoat

Men
- Sweatshirt or jeans with a t-shirt, wool blouse, etc. And a male native skirt.
- Fighting shoes, sturdy shoes, wool socks.
- Coat or poncho, scarf, and hat for cold weather and sun.
- Raincoat

Food before the dance

From 1 to 2 weeks before the Drum Dance, it is good to remove meat and spicy foods from your diet.
Reduce caffeine little by little (coffee, chocolate, green tea, Coca-Cola) so that on the days of the ceremony you don't have headaches and heavy belly.
Salt and sugar prevent visions. Use these products sparingly.

Arrival time

Arrival time at Sítio Caminho do Sol: Between 9 am and 11 am on the day the dance starts. We appreciate your punctuality.