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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Yabá visits indigenous Guarani and Pataxó communities near Paraty, Brazil, to document ancestral traditions and rituals. Working with the volunteer collective Tribo do Bem, the crew delivers donations of food, clothing, and school supplies to these groups.3:19 During their time with the Guarani in Ticojá, the crew participates in traditional music, dance, and the preparation of Cipa flatbread.6:42 The visit includes a hike to Pedra da Marcela, a mountain peak overlooking the bay of Paraty, though heavy cloud cover obscures the view of the anchored vessel.9:19 With the Pataxó, the crew observes rituals involving rapé, a medicinal tobacco-based snuff used for spiritual and physical cleansing.18:55 The experience highlights the ongoing struggle of these communities to protect their ancestral territories and maintain their cultural identity against external pressures.

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