SHAMAN NIGHT IN SOOMAA
Shaman night takes place by the fire, in an Indian tent or by the fireplace, as weather conditions allow or as desired.
The Shaman will talk about the close-to-nature lifestyle of our ancestors and also some other natural people i.e. the shamanistic way of life - eco-life in the modern sense. In terms of time, the shaman uses national calendar holidays, equinoxes and changes in moon phases. In today's vocabulary, a shaman could also be an ecoman-woman. Estonians have used more the expressions "A man of knowledge" and "A woman of knowledge". In the English environment it would be "Medicine Man" or "Medicine Woman". So general international understanding is "Shaman": the bearer, transmitter of ancient wisdom and traditions and a link to modern life.
The Shaman will point out some connections between the technical means of today's information society (being connected with each other) and being in contact with everything living and existing in the ancient natural environment that preceded it. Everything around us functions in a common network with being. The Shaman starts from what he has learned from ancient wisdom, laws of nature and what he has experienced in his life. He uses creativity and does not pretend to any absolute truth.
PRICES: 150€ (for 10-20 people). For events with a larger crowd, the price is 200€ (it is always possible to negotiate the price and agree on the special features of the event).
1) Souls and spirituality
The theme is well suited for the autumn and winter months. After the autumnal solstice, the time of the Souls begins. All activities are related to thanksgiving rituals for the spirited wildlife and communication with the spirits of the ancestors. We try connecting them, ask for advice and send them away after communication. We seal the soul connections within our family or create new relationships with the corresponding rituals. We balance our state of mind and vital needs on a material level. Meditative rituals, dances and songs accompanied by drums.
2) Mardi, Kadri and mask traditions
What was the purpose of such activities? We are talking about body paintings, tattoos, jewelry, talismans, insignia and runes. What is the point of using all this - dangers and positive effects. How to safely draw something on your body parts? We draw one rune from the rune bag and draw it on our hand. We perform various rituals, dance and sing to the accompaniment of a shamanic drum.
3) Winter solstice. Christmas. Christmas stocking. In soot. Snowman.
Where does modern Christmas come from and what customs were performed before, during and after? What was the purpose of making gifts and the principle of transfer? Past and present Santas. Celebrating the beginning of the new year and the awakening of the Sun. Ritual songs and dances by the fire to the accompaniment of a shamanic drum.
