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Search for Kenyan and Raramini athletes lost in Guachoci River, Chihuahua has been cancelled

by patgarcia | August 15, 2008 at 08:51 pm

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Search for Kenyan and Raramini athletes lost in Guachoci River, Chihuahua has been cancelled.

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Some believe the Kenyan athlete fell into the river and didn't know how to swim or he might have hit his head , the Raramuni Indian tried to cross the Guachochi river unsuccesfully which is strange being a native of the place. Either way, the general opinion is that of negligence and disorganization in the event.

Authorities conclude the search of the Kenyan Charly Nyamoki and raramuni Ramon Amaya in Guachochi.

After three weeks the search for the marathoners was canceled.Charly Nyamoki and

Ramón Amaya were lost at a rally organized by the government at the state of Guachochi.

Las autoridades dan por concluida la busqueda del keniano Charly Nyamoki y del raramuri Ramón Amaya en Guachochi.
Tras tres semanas de búsqueda, las autoridades dieron por concluida la búsqueda del keniano Charly Nyamoki y del raramuri Ramón Amaya, quienes se perdieron en una rally deportivo organizado por Gobierno del Estado en Guachochi.

Tarahumara Culture

For centuries, these mountains have been the home of numerous native cultures, such us the Raramuris, best known as Tarahumaras (meaning "light feet"). The Raramuris are extraordinary endurance runners and it is not unusual to find them running for twelve consecutive hours or more. They live in small communities of 5 to 20 families usually in the valleys, near streams, in homes built of rock, adobe and log and some still reside in caves.

Among the Raramuris, ceremonial dances and offerings to God are the most important elements for their mystically religious celebrations, where a beverage called "tesgüino" is a drunk. Their music (played on self-made instruments) and their dances are passed down from generation to generation. Their beautiful costumes are an important part of their festivities, which merge with the brightly colored painted skin of the dancers.

The Raramuris also have a rich arts and crafts tradition. The women are very skilled in weaving of heavy wool blankets, belts, handbags, extraordinary baskets and hats. The men are excellent woodcarvers. They are also known for their healing knowledge, which is vast and uses medicinal plants and other magical healing secrets. We invite you to come and get to know this culture and discover new and simpler ways of life.