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Arawak

The Arawak are Indigenous peoples native to South America and the Caribbean, with a rich cultural history dating back thousands of years. They are known for their skilled craftsmanship, agricultural practices, and complex social structures. The Arawak people played a significant role in the history of the Caribbean and parts of South America, often engaging in trade and cultural exchange with other Indigenous groups and later European colonizers. Today, some Arawak communities continue to maintain their cultural practices and languages, contributing to the diverse cultural heritage of the region.