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Join the Yukayeke: our living circle of cultural preservation
The Yukayeke
"The Yukayeke is the heart of our community, the living space where we gather to preserve, learn, and celebrate our roots. Anyone with a genuine interest in knowing and respecting Taíno culture is welcome to participate in our activities, workshops, and ceremonies."
Life in the Yukayeke
The yukayeke is not a museum: it is a living community that plants, celebrates, and passes on its heritage every day.
The conuco
Community planting following ancestral agricultural practice
The guamo
The conch that calls the community to ceremony
Our elders
The living memory that guides the yukayeke at Caguana
Ceremonial dress
Every bead and symbol carries ancestral meaning
A tribute to the Concilio Taíno bohío
The community raising of the Concilio's bohío at our farm in Cayey.
The Batú: the ball game of Taíno culture
The batú was played in the batey, the ceremonial plaza. Presented by Cacique Martín Cacibaopil Veguilla.
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Join the Yukayeke
Participate
Attend events, ceremonies, and cultural workshops. Connect with community members and experience Taíno culture firsthand.
- A genuine interest in learning about the Taíno culture of Puerto Rico.
- Free participation in our community formation activities.
- Mutual respect for our internal rules and ancestral code of ethics.
Volunteering
Help preserve Taíno culture as a volunteer. We offer opportunities to teach, organize events, and support our community initiatives.
Become a VolunteerDonate
Your donation funds educational programs, cultural ceremonies, and the preservation of our traditions for future generations.
Donate NowParticipation Notice: The organization reserves the right of admission, participation, and continued attendance at any event, workshop, or community platform. Any inappropriate, fraudulent, or offensive conduct, or conduct that threatens the safety, mission, or rules of the Concilio, may result in cancellation of registration or removal of the participant. Spaces are limited and participation is subject to evaluation and approval by the organization. Completing the form does not guarantee final admission.
Upcoming Events
Our community keeps a living calendar of gatherings and celebrations throughout the year.
Educational Talks & Gatherings
Monthly talks and cultural gatherings open to the community.
Living Taíno Traditions
Community casabe-making on the traditional burén and the game of batú.
Areítos & Seasonal Ceremonies
Ceremonial celebrations of the solstices and equinoxes.
Taíno Naming Ceremonies & Ancestral Weddings
Ancestral rites that accompany life's new stages.
Stay Informed About Our Upcoming Gatherings
Write to us and we will include you in announcements for talks, areítos, and seasonal ceremonies.
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