Glória Pires visits sustainability projects at Huni Kuin center in Acre Actress Glória Pires was in Acre for three days to learn about reforestation, sustainability and appreciation of indigenous culture projects developed by the Huni Kuin people at the Huwã Karu Yuxibu Center, located in the Transacreana region, in Rio Branco. The artist arrived in the state on July 14th and returned home on Saturday night (18th). To g1, the center's founder, Mapu Huni Kuin, said that the visit took place through an invitation made by him, as they have known each other for around 4 years, when he participated in the recordings of the soap opera Terra e Paixão. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp The actress posted photos and videos with her family showing part of the activities they participated in during the visit, such as body painting and visiting the samaúma area in the center. She was accompanied by her husband, singer Orlando Morais, her daughters Ana and Antônia and also her partners. (See the video above) According to Mapu, the relationship between the two strengthened during the period they worked together. Shortly after this period, Glória became godmother of one of her children. Glória Pires was in Acre for three days to learn about projects developed by the Huni Kuin people at the Huwã Karu Yuxibu Center, in Rio Branco Reproduction/Instagram The visit to Acre, according to him, was planned as an opportunity for the actress to learn about the work developed at the center and also have contact with the Huni Kuin family and culture. "I met her at Globo four years ago [...]. We did some scenes together, we talked, we met and it ended up that she is my godmother, godmother of one of the children I have. That's when I invited her to come and visit, meet her godson and learn about our project", he reported. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Seu Jorge visits reserve in AC and meets with environmental leader and cousin of Chico Mendes Indigenous space in AC brings together traditional and academic knowledge to recover area degraded by fire: 'Conscience of the Earth' Confirmed at Primavera Sound 2026, singer Lily Allen has already visited Acre; remember During the visit, the artist learned about the work of recovering degraded areas and producing seedlings carried out in the space. The area, which is located at Km 36 of Transacreana, has 11 hectares and works to support projects aimed at families in situations of social vulnerability and indigenous communities. Glória Pires' visit occurred after an invitation from the center's founder, Mapu Huni Kuin Reproduction/Instagram Reforestation According to Mapu, the center has a nursery with more than 22 thousand tree seedlings, which are used in reforestation actions. According to him, part of the area was also hit by fires. “It is an area that we are building to provide support both for indigenous families, who are socially vulnerable, and for artists and people who want to learn about medicine, plant healing and our culture”, he explained. During the visit, Glória Pires also discovered plant species used in products linked to natural and vegan cosmetics. The center's founder reported that the actress already works with products that use Amazonian ingredients, such as cocoa, açaí, buriti and mulateiro. The artist also took advantage of her visit to Acre to get to know some of these plants up close. "She works with vegan cosmetics and uses cocoa, açaí, buriti and mulateiro. She also came to see these trees that she already works with and which are from the Amazon", he said. Actress, family and team participated in activities in the indigenous center of Rio Branco Personal archive Other activities During the three days in the state, the artist also visited the center's restaurant, which serves the traditional cuisine of the Huni Kuin people. Among the dishes presented were preparations with fish, peanuts and leaves, as well as foods prepared according to community customs. In addition, Glória also participated in an ayahuasca ceremony and visited a space, close to the banks of the Riozinho do Rola, in the capital of Acre, to learn about a cocoa, coffee and açaí planting project. Glória Pires also learned about Amazonian plant species used in vegan cosmetics. The proposal, according to Mapu, is to develop products and brands that can generate income and contribute to the sustainability of communities. “We are buying another area to have a cocoa, coffee and açaí planting project, to create brands and generate income for the communities and for the people to generate sustainability”, he detailed. The initiative, according to him, is part of a broader work developed by the Huwã Karu Yuxibu Center, which seeks to combine environmental recovery, food production, appreciation of indigenous culture and income generation. The expectation, after the actress's visit, is to receive new illustrious visitors. The objective, according to Mapu, is to increase contact with artists and other people who are interested in learning about projects developed in the state. "We are going to bring many artists to improve our state, promote it and make them see how they can contribute through projects. We need to improve our state", he said. Glória Pires shared memories of the trip on a social network Reproduction/Instagram VIDEOS: g1