Indigenous peoples of Tocantins

Tharson Lopes

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In Tocantins modernity and tradition live together in total harmony. At the same time as it has as capital, Palmas, the latest planned Brazilian city of the 20th century, welcoming its residents from around the country, there is also a population of approximately 10 thousand Indians living in Tocantins. All with culture and traditions very well preserved.

There are indigenous of eight ethnic groups: Karajá, Xambioá, Javaé (which form the Iny peoples) and the Xerente, Krahô Canela, Apinajè and Pankararú, distributed in more than 82 villages.

With diversity according to the ethnicity, indigenous peoples of Tocantins draw attention for the beauty of handicrafts they make, for the paintings and decorations that adorn their bodies in festivals and rituals, and for the symbolism of these centenary events.