Calendar of Indigenous Festivals in Acre 2024: Indigenous festivals are crucial moments for preserving and strengthening the cultures, traditions and languages of indigenous peoples. They provide a unique opportunity for communities to come together, share knowledge and celebrate their cultural heritage. In addition, these events attract tourists from different parts of Brazil and the world, promoting ethno-tourism and contributing to environmental awareness.
Acre’s Indigenous Festivals: A Calendar Full of Culture and Tradition
The Acre government has listed 23 indigenous festivals that will be included in the state’s calendar of events this year. These festivals will take place in nine different municipalities, each offering a unique and immersive experience in indigenous culture. Below is a detailed calendar of the festivals, organized by month.
January
Kãda Shawã Kaya Indigenous Festival
People: Arara
Location: TI do Igarapé Humaitá, Porto Walter
Date: January 27-29
April
1st Indigenous Festival of the Jaminawa and Manchineri Peoples
People: Jaminawa and Manchineri
Location: TI Mamoadate, Assis Brasil
Date: April 19-21
June
Nuke Feya Xarahu Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Place: TI Katukina/Kaninawa, Feijó
Date: June 20-22
Indigenous Festival of the Ashaninka People
People: Ashaninka
Location: Apiwtxa Community, TI Kampa do Rio Amônia, Marechal Thaumaturgo
Date: June 21-25
July
Katxanawa Hô Hô Ika Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Katukinaw/Kaninawa, Feijó
Date: July 6-7
Indigenous Festival
III Indigenous Festival of the Huni Kui People
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Igarapé do Caucho, Tarauacá
Date: July 10-16
VI Atsa Puyanawa Indigenous Festival
People: Puyanawa
Location: Mâncio Lima
Date: July 18-22
XIX Matxo Noke Noi Indigenous Festival
People: Noke Koi
Location: TI Campinas/Katukina, Cruzeiro do Sul
Date: July 27 to 30
Mariri Yawanawá Indigenous Festival
People: Yawanawá
Location: TI Rio Gregório, Tarauacá
Date: July 27-31
August
Mawa Isã Keneya Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Colônia 27, Tarauacá
Date: August 20-26
Immersion in the Amazon
Inu Vake Indigenous Festival
People: Nukini
Location: Mâncio Lima
Date: August 10th to 12th
Nixpu Pima Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Kaninawá Seringal Independência, Jordão
Date: August 19th to 24th
Shanenawa Village Indigenous Festival
People: Shanenawa
Location: TI Katukina/Kaxinawá, Feijó
Date: August 20-25
Txiri Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Alto Rio Purus, Santa Rosa do Purus
Date: August 20-25
September
Indigenous Festival of the Huni Kui People
People: Huni Kui
Location: São Francisco Village, Katukina Kaxinawá Indigenous Land, Feijó
Date: September 5th to 7th
Lots of festivities in the village
Mani Mutsa Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Katukina/Kaxinawá, Feijó
Date: September 9-11
Txirinte Indigenous Festival
People: Katukina
Location: TI Rio Gregório, Tarauacá
Date: September 25-28
October
Yawa Indigenous Festival
People: Yawanawá
Location: TI Rio Gregório, Tarauacá
Date: October 25 to 30
November
Katxanawa Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Alto Rio Purus, Santa Rosa do Purus
Date: November 15-20
December
Indigenous Festival of the Apolima Arara People
People: Apolima Arara
Location: TI Arara do Rio Amônia, Marechal Thaumaturgo
Date: December 5-7
Nuku Beya Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Kaxinawá da Praia do Carapanã, Tarauacá
Date: December 15th to 20th
Indigenous Festival of the Kuntanawa People
People: Kuntanawa
Location: Resex Alto Juruá, Marechal Thaumaturgo
Date: December 20-22
Ikamuru Shuku Shukuwe Indigenous Festival
People: Huni Kui
Location: TI Kaxinawá do Baixo Rio Jordão, Jordão
Date: December 25-27
The Impact of Ethnotourism in Acre
Calendar of Indigenous Festivals in Acre 2024: Ethno-tourism has become a growing force in Acre, attracting visitors interested in learning about and experiencing indigenous cultures. This type of tourism not only generates income for local communities, but also raises awareness about the importance of environmental and cultural preservation. Governor Gladson Cameli highlighted the priority given to environmental issues and support for indigenous peoples in areas such as tourism, culture and the economy.
Actions and Public Policies for Cultural Preservation
The creation of the State’s Extraordinary Secretariat for Indigenous Peoples (Sepi) was a significant step towards implementing public policies that promote and protect the rights of indigenous peoples. The secretariat’s actions aim to ensure that the traditions and knowledge of indigenous peoples are respected and valued, contributing to the cultural and economic sustainability of these communities.
