Today has been designated the day of the Amazonian People and most of the day's events relate to themes around indigenous peoples and the environment. First we watched presentations and cultural activities by various groups that have long been defending their land and cultural heritage from exploitation by extractive companies and governments in Latin America. These included a presentation criticising the growth of biofuels and another on the socio-environmental impact of oil and mining companies.

The day is a celebration of indigenous peoples and as we  walked around observing the various events it felt  strange yet comforting to see the mingling of tribal peoples in traditional dress, body paint and weaponry (there were some very sharp spears around) with other WSFers. These were their ancestral lands and we were welcome.