Our Roots: The Story of Vyame The Story of Vyame: Where the Moon Meets the Mother Earth Long ago, in a lush valley tucked among the towering Andes—where mountain peaks kissed the sky and rivers danced like silver ribbons—there lived the ancient tribe of Yacumama. Deeply in tune with nature, they worshipped Quilla, the Moon Goddess who lit the night skies, and Pachamama, the nurturing Earth Mother who gave life. Among the tribe’s most sacred tales was the legend of a mystical flower that only bloomed at the sacred meeting of moonlight and soil’s warmth. The villagers believed this flower was the divine thread that connected Quilla and Pachamama. Every full moon, these blossoms opened, releasing a sweet aroma that brought peace and prosperity. One radiant night, a wise and kind-hearted young woman named Yami discovered one such flower glowing softly in a moonlit meadow. Its petals shimmered with lunar silver, while its heart pulsed with the earth’s warmth. Holding it close, Yami fe...