culture   indigenous communities in South America
12 commonsense assertions
Concepts (12) • rainforest (1) • traditional herbal remedies (1) • maize (corn) (1) • bamboo basket weaving (1) • breastfeeding (1) • childbirth traditions (1) • face paint (1) • gold mining (1) • manioc (1) • mate (beverage) (1) • ringing church bells (1) • rulers (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 rainforest Indigenous communities in South America Rainforests are essential to the cultural and spiritual traditions of Indigenous communities in South America. 3
2 traditional herbal remedies Indigenous communities in South America Indigenous communities in South America have deeply rooted cultural traditions and healing practices involving traditional herbal remedies. 3
3 maize (corn) Indigenous communities in South America Maize holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for South American indigenous communities as a sacred crop. 2
4 bamboo basket weaving Indigenous communities in South America Bamboo basket weaving is an integral part of traditional ceremonies and rituals in Indigenous communities in South America. 1
5 breastfeeding Indigenous communities in South America Breastfeeding in Indigenous communities in South America is both the main method for feeding infants and culturally significant, often celebrated as a community event. 1
6 childbirth traditions Indigenous communities in South America Indigenous communities in South America have spiritual rituals and practices to welcome newborns into the community. 1
7 face paint Indigenous communities in South America Indigenous communities in South America use face paint in cultural and spiritual ceremonies to symbolize their connection to the natural world. 1
8 gold mining Indigenous communities in South America Gold mining in South America and Africa has historically caused environmental degradation and displacement of Indigenous communities. 1
9 manioc Indigenous communities in South America Indigenous communities in South America use traditional methods to process manioc into flour and beverages. 1
10 mate (beverage) Indigenous communities in South America In Indigenous South American communities, drinking mate from a communal vessel using a shared straw is a customary social ritual. 1
11 ringing church bells Indigenous communities in South America Ringing church bells is not a significant tradition in Indigenous communities in South America due to their own cultural and religious practices. 1
12 rulers Indigenous communities in South America Rulers in Indigenous South American communities are spiritual leaders who guide and preserve cultural practices and beliefs. 1