"I would very much appreciate being directed to whomever can provide more information on the topic. I would love to learn! I am looking forward to maybe partaking in a ceremony for a newborn baby."
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Is there any known version or variant in the Taino traditions similar to baptisms, blessings or naming ceremonies performed on our people at birth, or at any later date in life?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leia Feb 20, 2020.
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Greetings! I am new to the network, and in the past two years have discovered the Taino revivalist movement. I’ve been learning about the movement little by little. It is my intention to become part…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Miguel Sague Jr Sep 23, 2019.
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"In fact our Caney Indigenous Spiritual Circle has behikes (spiritual guides that Dayvanna referred to) who have in the past celebrated special newborn baby ceremonies that in a way are comparable to a baptism. I will be happy to direct you to the…"
"We have several Behiques, which are our Taino spiritual leaders. "
"Thank you very much! It certainly does help! I appreciate your reply. However I am looking for something similar to a baptism. I’ve recently become pregnant and was wondering if our traditions had an equivalent to baptisms so I could partake…"
"There was! From what I could find on the topic, the Taino had something called Guatiao, which would be, in general, a naming ceremony.
However, what I found of it was that is was to name adopted children, sort of like publicly claiming that you were…"
Baptisms/Blessings/Naming Ceremonies
Is there any known version or variant in the Taino traditions similar to baptisms, blessings or naming ceremonies performed on our people at birth, or at any later date in life?
"Greetings Leia. The Taino Resurgence Movement is a complicated phenomenon (as is pretty much anything that is powered by so many personalities). In general I want to assure you that there are certain consistent assumptions that tend to remain steady…"
Looking for clarification on Taíno Nations
Greetings! I am new to the network, and in the past two years have discovered the Taino revivalist movement. I’ve been learning about the movement little by little. It is my intention to become part of the community respectfully, through the correct process and welcome any guidance in doing so :) However I’ve come across several individuals and groups online claiming to be legitimate Taíno nations, that also claim that the revivalist movement is fraudulent and appropriative. I’ve tried to reach…See More
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