Central and South Andean communities celebrate Pachamama on August 1, but preparations start the eve before. Pachamama Pachamama is the Quechuan and Aymaran name for Mother Earth. It literally means world mother, but also refers to her spirit. If you need equivalence to understand, she is the Andean Virgin Mary. We respect her all year long, but especially on August … [Read more...] about Celebrate Pachamama, the Andean New Year That Honors Mother Earth!
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The Neighboring Scenes 2021 Film Festival Puts Latin America on Your Screen
The 6th Neighboring Scenes: New Latin American Cinema 2021 film festival is virtual at filmlinc.org Wednesday, March 31 - April 12, 2021. $12 or $80 for an All-Access Pass. This year's festival brings the stories of women, Indigenous, African and LGBTQ Latin Americans to center stage. Neighboring Scenes is one of New York's most important Latin film festivals. It … [Read more...] about The Neighboring Scenes 2021 Film Festival Puts Latin America on Your Screen
Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture
Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art is at the Whitney Museum in Manhattan's Meatpacking District from July 13 - September 30, 2018. Get tickets at whitney.org Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art https://youtu.be/TKN1LeT5t1A Pacha, Llaqta and Wasichay are Quechua words that describe the … [Read more...] about Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture