ntio
Ntio, also known as the Ntiyo, is a cultural group indigenous to the region of Upper Xingu in the Brazilian Amazon. They are one of the many peoples who make up the Xingu Indigenous Park, a protected area established to preserve the cultural and biological diversity of the Amazon rainforest. The Ntio language belongs to the Tupi-Mondé family of languages, although it is closely related to other languages spoken within the park, facilitating inter-group communication.
Historically, the Ntio have lived in close-knit communities, traditionally organized around a central men's house, which
The Ntio culture is rich in oral traditions, music, and dance, often tied to seasonal cycles and