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Harvesting the Sacred Saguaro Cactus Fruit in Arizona

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ThesaguarocactusfruitripensinJuneandearlyJulyinArizona.

在亞利桑那州,巨人柱仙人掌的果實在六月和七月初成熟。

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MembersoftheTohonoO’odhamNationharvestthefruit, knownas'bahidaj,' duringthistime.

托霍諾奧哈姆族的成員在此期間收穫這種被稱為“bahidaj”的水果。

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FortheO’odhampeople, thesaguaroissacredandconsideredfamily.

對奧達姆人來說,巨人柱仙人掌是神聖的,被視為家人。

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Thefruitisboiledandstrainedtomakeasweetsyrup, whilesomeisfermentedintowineforceremonies.

將水果煮熟並過濾,製成甜糖漿,而有些則發酵成酒用於儀式。

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Harvestingtimeisawayforfamiliestopassdowntraditionsandknowledgetoyoungergenerations.

收穫季節是家庭向年輕一代傳承傳統和知識的一種方式。

Ancestor'slegacyiscarriedonbydescendantslikeJuanitaAhil, whofoughtforcontinuedaccesstoharvestinglands.

祖先的遺產由胡安妮塔·阿希爾 (Juanita Ahil) 等後代繼承,他們為繼續獲得收穫土地的權利而奮鬥。

AmixofCatholicandNativebeliefsisseenintheceremoniesandcelebrationsbytheO’odhampeople.

奧達姆人的儀式和慶祝活動體現了天主教和本土信仰的融合。

Harvesting the Sacred Saguaro Cactus Fruit in Arizona: image

The saguaro cactus fruit ripens in June and early July in Arizona.

Harvesting the Sacred Saguaro Cactus Fruit in Arizona: image

Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation harvest the fruit, known as 'bahidaj,' during this time.

Harvesting the Sacred Saguaro Cactus Fruit in Arizona: image

For the O’odham people, the saguaro is sacred and considered family.

Harvesting the Sacred Saguaro Cactus Fruit in Arizona: image

The fruit is boiled and strained to make a sweet syrup, while some is fermented into wine for ceremonies.

Harvesting the Sacred Saguaro Cactus Fruit in Arizona: image

Harvesting time is a way for families to pass down traditions and knowledge to younger generations.

Ancestor's legacy is carried on by descendants like Juanita Ahil, who fought for continued access to harvesting lands.

A mix of Catholic and Native beliefs is seen in the ceremonies and celebrations by the O’odham people.