Wixárika: Guardians of the Sierra

Wixarika: [viˈʐaɾika] ~ [viˈraɾika] honoring the ancestral tradition, preserving the wisdom of the Sierra Madre.

Wixarika: [viˈʐaɾika] ~ [viˈraɾika] honoring the ancestral tradition, preserving the wisdom of the Sierra Madre.

Wixarika: [viˈʐaɾika] ~ [viˈraɾika] honoring the ancestral tradition, preserving the wisdom of the Sierra Madre.

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Who are the Wixarika?

The Wixárika, also known as Huicholes, are an indigenous people who live in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico.

The Wixárika, also known as Huicholes, are an indigenous people who live in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico.

The Wixárika, also known as Huicholes, are an indigenous people who live in the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico.

They maintain their traditional way of life, which makes them a rare example of pre -Columbian civilization in the northern hemisphere.

They maintain their traditional way of life, which makes them a rare example of pre -Columbian civilization in the northern hemisphere.

They maintain their traditional way of life, which makes them a rare example of pre -Columbian civilization in the northern hemisphere.

Wixárika culture is an invaluable treasure that we must protect.

Wixárika culture is an invaluable treasure that we must protect.

Wixárika culture is an invaluable treasure that we must protect.

Our living culture

In the heart of the Wixarika culture is a complex system of rituals aimed at maintaining the balance of our human planet.

In the heart of the Wixarika culture is a complex system of rituals aimed at maintaining the balance of our human planet.

In the heart of the Wixarika culture is a complex system of rituals aimed at maintaining the balance of our human planet.

Sacred pilgrimages

The Wixárika make long pilgrimages to sacred places such as Wirikuta, where they connect with their ancestors and deities.

Art and crafts

His vibrant art, full of symbolism, is expressed in embroidery, chairras, stamen paintings and ceremonial masks.

Ceremonies and rituals

His ancestral ceremonies and rituals are a fundamental part of his life, empowering people to perform the necessary work and spiritual connection.