CELEBRATING OTHER CULTURES – THE EMBERA TRIBE

Anne Gordon shared with us slides and information about the people of the Embera Tribe who live in the rainforest of Panama. We learned how they live in peace and harmony with each other and with the earth. Anne showed us the baskets, jewelry, and carvings the people make, some of which were purchased by attendees, with all proceeds benefiting the Embera people. We also ate some of the traditional foods of the Embera people, including rice and beans, plantains, mangoes, papaya, and coconut. This activity fulfilled the R&S mission of promoting understanding of all cultures and beliefs.