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Yanomami

Discover the Yanomami, amazing people who live in the Amazon rainforest and have unique traditions!

Images

Dessins de Hiko / Porako, chaman Yanomami (Fondation Cartier, Paris)

Dessins de Hiko / Porako, chaman Yanomami (Fondation Cartier, Paris)

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By @culturalmixology 'Feel Free Friday! Today we are inspired by the free spirit of this beautiful Yanomani Child. The Yanomami people live in villages in the Amazon in the border between Venezuela and Brazil. ❤️ This pic taken by @andrerodrigo in N
Yanomami en el Estado Amazonas (21)
L'exposition Claudia Andujar, la lutte Yanomami (Fondation Cartier, Paris)
Yanomami Girl
Yanomami Mom & Baby
By @minturvenezuela 'Las comunidades indígenas más destacadas del estado Amazonas son los Yanomamis, Yekuanas y Curripacos, fieles protectores de este paraíso selvático. #Indigenas #Amazonas #IgersAmazonas #Venezuela #IgersVenezuela #DestinoMásChévere #Th
21.01.2023 - Anúncio de ações emergenciais para a população Yanomami
Davi Kopenawa Yanomami at 2024 Cannes Film Festival for The Falling Sky (cropped)
Yanomami location
Yanomami Woman & Child

Key Facts

People Group
Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest.
Location
Amazon rainforest on the border of Venezuela and Brazil.
Population
Approximately 35,000 people.
Villages
About 200-250 villages.
Fun Fact
They have lived in the Amazon for hundreds of years!

Meet the Yanomami!

Imagine a group of people who live in the big, green Amazon rainforest! That's where the Yanomami live. There are about 35,000 of them, which is like filling up a big stadium with people!

They live in about 200 to 250 villages, which are like small towns. These villages are spread out along the border of two countries, Venezuela and Brazil. They are known for their special way of life in the forest.

Their Jungle Homes

The Yanomami people live in a very special place called the Amazon rainforest. This forest is full of tall trees, colorful birds, and lots of animals. Their homes, called yanos, are often round and made from natural materials found in the forest. These homes are big enough for many families to live together. It’s like a giant treehouse village! They are very good at living in harmony with nature.

A Special Way of Life

The Yanomami have lived in the Amazon for a very, very long time. They have learned to use everything the forest gives them to survive. They hunt, fish, and grow food. Their traditions and stories are passed down from parents to children, like secrets of the jungle. They have a deep connection to the land and the animals around them. It's like they are part of the forest itself!

Why They Are Amazing!

The Yanomami are important because they show us how people can live in balance with nature. They have unique customs and a rich culture that has been around for centuries. Learning about them helps us understand that there are many different ways to live in the world. They are guardians of the rainforest, a place that is important for everyone on Earth.

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