CAN I TAKE A PICTURE OF YOU?

SUNNA BE IBE WAGARWILUB AN GASALE

The QltuRe Code is a project made to help the Gunadule Artisans and their art.

Vestuario de mujeres Guna

Meet the Gunas

The Gunadule culture has a set of cultural codes that have been passed down through generations, which are crucial to their way of life. One of these codes is the need to respect the privacy and intimacy of others. People in this culture value their personal space, and it is expected that others do the same. Invading someone's privacy without their consent can be deemed disrespectful, and is generally frowned upon.

Meet them here

The QltuRe Code is working with Gunadule artisans from territories of the four Guna nations and Panama city. The initiative plans to expand to more Gunadule communities in order to boost their economy and educate tourists about their cultural heritage.

Molas

Meet the Molas

Crafts, especially molas and basket weaving, are essential forms of artistic expression reflecting Gunadule's identity. Creating these works of art is not only a technical skill but also an expression of the cultural and spiritual vision of the community.

Mujeres Gunas

Know the language

Can I take a picture of you?

SUNNA BE IBE WAGARWILUB AN GASALE

(Soonah beh eebeh wagar boorbah an gasaleh).

*The pronunciation is in parenthesis.

Thanks:

Thank you: Nued. (Nooed, like noodles)

Thank you very much: Dognued

Greetings:

Greet: Deagiteh nooegambi. (Deagiteh nooegambi)

Good bye:

See you later: Degimalo. (Deagimalo, like dead)

See you tomorrow: Oibosar. (Like Oil)

See you: Beh daggo. “Beh (like Ben) “daggo” (like dark and ggo like gore).

Meet our History

Our origin story is marked by migrations from Colombia to the Guna Yala region in Panama in the 18th century, seeking refuge and resisting external influences. During the colonial era, they actively resisted Spanish authorities, preserving their traditions and values.

Revolution:
In 1925, they signed the "Treaty of Peace and Friendship" with the Panamanian government, ensuring the autonomy of the San Blas Comarca (now Guna Yala). This history contributed to the formation of the Guna identity, characterized by cultural resistance, autonomy, and the preservation of ancestral traditions.

Mystical Origin:
According to Guna mythology, Ibeorgun embarked on a mystical journey that led him to create the Earth and shape humanity. During this journey, Ibeorgun interacted with other divine beings and faced challenges that culminated in the creation of the world as we know it.

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