Mexico Copper Canyon is home to the private, independent Tarahumara Indians. They are often described as the most primitive tribe of Indians of North America. They are closely related to the Pima Indians of southern Arizona used.
In winter they live in caves, and draw in small wooden houses in the summer. In the evening, if you look at the rock wall you can see what looks like the flickering stars, this is actually the light of fires inCaves.
Originally, the residents of most of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, the arrival of Spanish conquistadors, were forced to retreat to the Copper Canyon. The population has declined over the years by disease, drought and poverty is estimated at 50,000 to 70,000. This is so secluded, it is almost impossible to get an accurate count.
Tarahumara is a corruption of the Spanish Raramuri word that means "running man". The Tarahumara Indians are the world's mostRunners running up to 125 miles non-stop and have been known to go 600 miles in 6 days. They hunt deer and Turkey to pursue them to a point where the game collapses from exhaustion. The Indians prefer to go barefoot or wear huaraches, which are made from tire rubber soles with a leather strap connections.
They say they do not happen to two friends as friends can be bad things, they argue, or fight and unfortunately his friends die. Among the Tarahumara everything belongs to all, privateProperty does not exist, they share food and shelter. A man yells at someone's home is his presence known before approaching. When women are alone, is not at home. Normally, when married, men and women usually talk to each other only when necessary and then at a distance with averted faces.
The traditional attire for men is a white thong. Women often wear their entire wardrobe. You can have up to seven colorful skirts and must change if wewant.
It 'impossible not to fall in love with the Tarahumara children. Your speakers are free to toy Tonka trucks, Barbie dolls and Legos. They make games that are available to them, sticks, stones, whatever. Do not steal your money, steal your heart.
When you leave the Tarahumara Indians take the words, their customs and the environment can be found at:. "I greet you, like the dove, the trill, I wish you health and happiness with your loved ones"
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