Yakari Season 5 Episode 24 The Tepee Builders
- February 28, 2021
- 12 min
Yakari season 5 episode 24 titled 'The Tepee Builders' depicts the story of Yakari, a young Native American boy who has a unique connection with animals. The episode starts with Yakari, his horse Little Thunder, and his best friend Rainbow seeking shelter during a storm. They stumble upon an abandoned tepee which provides them with the shelter they need. Yakari is fascinated by the sturdy and well-built structure and wonders who could have crafted it.
The next morning, they encounter a group of beavers who are cutting down trees to make way for their dam. Rainbow questions the beavers about the tepee, but they do not give her any answers. Yakari meets his friend Buffalo Seed who tells him that the tepee belongs to the mysterious Tepee Builders. Nobody knows who they are, but legend says they build the most beautiful tepees in the land.
Yakari is determined to find the Tepee Builders and learn their craft. He sets out on his journey but has to cross a river. He spots two otters swimming in the river who he thinks can help him cross it. Yakari convinces the otters to help him cross the river by building a raft. The otters agree, but they do not know how to make one. Yakari offers to help them in exchange for their assistance, and they agree.
Yakari and the otters work together to build a raft. Yakari cleverly uses his skills to create a floating platform, and the otters add the final touches to make the raft sturdy. Together, they cross the river safely. Yakari thanks the otters and continues his journey.
After traversing through a dense forest, Yakari comes across a group of Native Americans setting up their tepee. Yakari asks them if they know who the Tepee Builders are, but they say they have never heard of them. However, they praise Yakari's curiosity and invite him to help them set up their tepee. Yakari agrees to help and works hard to set up the tepee. He learns a few tricks from the Native Americans on how to tie knots and make sturdy frames.
The next day, Yakari sets off again in search of the Tepee Builders. He comes across a group of birds who are arguing over a tree branch. Yakari intervenes and helps them solve their problem. The birds are grateful and offer to guide Yakari to the Tepee Builders' location. Yakari follows the birds, and they lead him to a beautiful meadow surrounded by mountains.
In the meadow, Yakari finally meets the Tepee Builders. They are a group of elder Native Americans who have mastered the art of building tepees. Yakari is fascinated by their craft and asks them if they would teach him. The Tepee Builders agree, but on one condition - Yakari must spend a week with them and learn their craft properly.
Yakari spends the next week with the Tepee Builders and learns their techniques. They teach him how to choose the right wood, how to tie knots, and how to make a sturdy frame. Yakari is excited and eager to use his newfound knowledge. The Tepee Builders bid Yakari farewell, and he sets off back to his village.
As Yakari returns to his village, he comes across an abandoned tepee. Using his newly acquired knowledge, Yakari decides to put it to good use. He rolls up his sleeves and gets to work. Yakari constructs a beautiful tepee to the amazement of everyone in the village. They are impressed and in awe of the budding tepee builder. Yakari's curiosity has led him to a new skill, and his hard work has amplified it.
'The Tepee Builders' episode highlights Yakari's eagerness to learn new things and his willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need. The episode portrays the journey of Yakari's curiosity, which leads him to new adventures and learning along the way. It's a story of growth and perseverance for Yakari and a lesson for the younger audience on the importance of hard work and exploration.