Two decades since Bruce Parry's 'Tribe' graced the BBC, he continues to honor Indigenous cultures with respect and patience. His latest series visits the Waimaha people of Colombia, showcasing their rich history and challenges from modernity. Through engaging storytelling, the program highlights the importance of trust, as Parry seamlessly integrates into the culture. By partaking in local customs and sharing meals like the palm weevil larvae, he gains insight into their traditions while documenting their struggles against historical injustices. Parry's approach remains both entertaining and educational, reaffirming the series' impactful legacy.
Parry was more patient, more respectful and more physically courageous than other white interlopers had been.
The Waimaha have been here for 2,000 years, having been brought upriver, legend has it, in the belly of an anaconda.
Soon, though, Parry is ensconced with a family and winning favour by showcasing his wood-chopping skills.
It's got a lot of flavour! says Parry, politely. It's like a custard that isn't that sweet.
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