Dying pigments that can be found on popular markets in Peru reflect the explosion of colors in indigenous textiles. Obtained from the Indigo plant and Coal essence, these pigments are very useful for water colors, brightness or highlights and are softened by dilution, thus obtaining fine hues.
27./28.
TOTEMS AND HYBRID BEINGS – WHEN THE ANCESTOR PROCEEDS FROM AN ANIMAL…
ART
PAINTING
In the indigenous world, fusions between humans, divine beings and animals are possible. Let´s discover this so magical world, taking totem beings as a source of inspiration.
APRIL
3./4.
EASTER – CHRIST, A HUMAN SACRIFICE
ART
PAINTING
In Peru, Christ´s death and sacrifice is the central celebration, meanwhile his resurrection is less relevant: That conception comes from the pre-Incan and Incan traditions, in which human sacrifice was part of a diversity of rites.
Understand such rites from Occidental perspectives, is difficult. However, pre-Columbian art will show us different conceptions and perspectives regarding death.
10./11.
SIKURI WEEKEND – THE POWER OF THE INDIGENOUS MUSIC
MUSIC
A magical weekend! Experiment the dialectics of unity and collectivity of the Andean thought through music. The sikuri is an ancestral tradition which is still practiced today. Dynamic and pulsating grooves... a unique and unforgettable experience.
17./18.
THE ART OF THE INVISIBLE – MANIFESTATIONS OF PARALLEL WORLDS
ART
PAINTING
Not only did the Paracas artists “thematize” the physical appearance of a human, vegetable or divine being, but they also manifested it in its totality, with its full potential in which creation, fertility and development are fundamental… We are dedicated to the diverse realities, getting introduced in the Andean cosmovision.
24./25.
THE PUMA MAN – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND SPACE
ART
PAINTING
The Pumaruna (Puma Man) is a central protagonist in pre-Columbian art, found in all of Peru´s ancient cultures. We´ll follow his tracks, to discover the great diversity of his manifestations, navigating in different cultures and time periods.
MAY
1./2.
CELEBRATING WORK
MUSIC
In general, in the Andean communities, work is linked to rites, music and celebration, in a collective way. It is evident that the aim is not that of financially benefiting from it, as it is so in the modern monetary system. For the Andean man, the meaning of “work” is diametrically different to that of history, as well as that of the conception and etymology of “work” in the Occident. Experience that conception and perception of the Andeans´ work, through music.
8./9.
EXPERIMENTAL CREATIVITY
PAINTING
In Peru, earth pigments are very colorful and varied. Apart from the browns, reds, yellows, whites and purple stand out. You will also learn their preparation process and applications in the different painting techniques. The addition of certain adhesives allows mixtures of much effect and piles up intense and even transparent layers. Curiosity and desire for experimentation will be limitless.
15./16.
HUARI – THE ABSTRACT ART
ART
PAINTING
The Huari culture´s art impresses through the aesthetic beauty of its abstractions, which stand out for their elegance and pulsating vibration. The Huari textiles were true visual bibles that displayed a whole doctrine which was simultaneously an offering and an appraisal based on beauty. The tunics were used as ceremonial garments as much for life, as for death and the Priests wore an ideological cosmos on their shoulders. The abstraction process developed in a highly marked way, giving an interesting focus on their artistic concepts. We will paint huari abstractions with earth pigments.
22./23.
PENTECOST – PREDICTIONS THROUGH MUSIC
MUSIC
Throughout the Andes, ritual combats and competitions are being performed in different ways. The musical Atipanakuy is one of them, in which, every year, musical groups confront each other, in such a way that a kind of battle of sounds takes shape. What would be the purpose of these musical confrontations?
29./30.
QUYLLURIT’I - MUSIC AND RITES OF PASSAGE
MUSIC
Quyllurit´i or Shining White Snow (Qoyllur Ritti: Comercial denomination) is located at 5,000 m.a.s.l. and is a place for pilgrimage since pre-Incan times. Music and dance are fundamental components of the pilgrimage to that sacred place, in which, presently participate around 30,000 people. During this weekend, we´ll interpret that event´s music and at the same time, we´ll get to know that tradition´s real meaning and background.
INSTRUMENTATION: Pitos or Andean transversal flutes, quenas (Indian flutes), percussion and accessories.
JUNE
5./6.
CORPUS CRISTI IN CUSCO AND SACRED MUSIC
MUSIC
The solemnity of Christ´s Body and Blood is also celebrated in Cusco. During this weekend, we´ll interpret liturgical music: Canticles and hymns in Quechua, combined with Andean instruments; a repertoire which is usually part of the ritual interactions among faithful followers and Catholic Divinities.
INSTRUMENTATION: A diversity of Andean instruments and sacred canticles
12./13.
EXPLOSION OF COLORS WITH DYING PIGMENTS
PAINTING
Dying pigments that can be found on popular markets in Peru reflect the explosion of colors in indigenous textiles. Obtained from the Indigo plant and Coal essence, these pigments are very useful for water colors, brightness or highlights and are softened by dilution, thus obtaining fine hues.
19./20.
INTI RAYMI - CELEBRATING THE ANDEAN NEW YEAR
MUSIC
In ancient times, the winter solstice was celebrated with rites, sacrifices, dances and lots of music, in the great Incan community. This event was also conceived as the beginning of a new year and associated with the origin of the Incan ethnic group itself. Let’s play Inti raymi’s music!!!
26./27
HUMAN SACRIFICES – THE FINE SANGUINARY ART
ART
PAINTING
The issue of human sacrifices is as repugnant as appealing. Especially, looked at from an Occidental perspective, it is almost impossible to understand such rituals. However, pre-Columbian art teaches us how to see the world in another way and opens up a very different vision of death, for us.
JULY
3./4.
THE ART OF THE INVISIBLE – MANIFESTATIONS OF PARARELL WORLDS
ART
PAINTING
Not only did the Paracas artists “thematize” the physical appearance of a human, vegetable or divine being, but they also manifested it in its totality, with its full potential in which creation, fertility and development are fundamental… We are dedicated to the diverse realities, getting introduced in the Andean cosmovision
10./11.
EXPLOSION OF COLORS WITH DYING PIGMENTS
PAINTING
Dying pigments that can be found on popular markets in Peru reflect the explosion of colors in indigenous textiles. Obtained from the Indigo plant and Coal essence, these pigments are very useful for water colors, brightness or highlights and are softened by dilution, thus obtaining fine hues.
17./18.
VIRGIN OF THE CARMEN – SACRAL MUSIC IN THE ANDES
MUSIC
The Lady of Mount Carmel or Virgin of the Carmel is also celebrated in Peru. We will interpret liturgical Andean music and we´ll get introduced to a form of spirituality between magic and religion.
24./25.
SAN SANTIAGO – MUSIC FOR THE LIGHTNING DEITY
MUSIK
The roaring of the Andean trumpets, the weeping of the flutes and the roll of the bombos (Andean drums) announce the celebrations to Saint James Apostle. In the conception of traditional Andean society, it is considered as the cult to the Lightning Deity. We´ll interpret pieces that are part of rites and celebrations of that time period.
31./1.
CELEBRATION TO THE PACHAMAMA – MUSIC OF THE RAIN AND FERTILITY
MUSIC
The Apu or tutelary divinities are alive! The Pachamama or Mother Earth is alive as well! It is time for offerings. The month of August marks the beginning of a new agricultural season and announces the coming of the rains. We´ll interpret music with Tarkas; traditional instruments used in general in the regions of the Andean high plateaus (Puno and Bolivia).
AUGUST
31./1.
CELEBRATION TO THE PACHAMAMA – MUSIC OF THE RAIN AND FERTILITY
MUSIC
The Apu or tutelary divinities are alive! The Pachamama or Mother Earth is alive as well! It is time for offerings. The month of August marks the beginning of a new agricultural season and announces the coming of the rains. We´ll interpret music with Tarkas; traditional instruments used in general in the regions of the Andean high plateaus (Puno and Bolivia).
7./8.
HUMAN SACRIFICES – THE FINE SANGUINARY ART
ART
PAINTING
The issue of human sacrifices is as repugnant as appealing. Especially, looked at from an Occidental perspective, it is almost impossible to understand such rituals. However, pre-Columbian art teaches us how to see the world in another way and opens up a very different vision of death, for us.
14./15.
THE MAMACHA ASUNTA´S FESTIVITY
MUSIK
FEST
In Calca, Sacred Valley of the Incas, the celebration of the Virgin Mary´s Assumption, takes place with colourful dances and folkloric parades. The syncretism between the catholic faith and Andean spirituality turned that celebration into something magical. In our program, we will interpret music from that pompous festivity. Therefore, you will receive information about that celebration´s anthropological background. On the following day; Sunday, we will submerge in the festivity, to enjoy its most fulminating moments
21./22.
EXPERIMENTAL CREATIVITY
PAINTING
In Peru, earth pigments are very colorful and varied. Apart from the browns, reds, yellows, whites and purple stand out. You will also learn their preparation process and applications in the different painting techniques. The addition of certain adhesives allows mixtures of much effect and piles up intense and even transparent layers. Curiosity and desire for experimentation will be limitless...
28./29.
TOTEMS AND HYBRID BEINGS – WHEN THE ANCESTOR PROCEEDS FROM AN ANIMAL…
ART
PAINTING
In the indigenous world, fusions between humans, divine beings and animals are possible. Let´s discover this so magical world, taking totem beings as a source of inspiration.
SEPTEMBER
4./5.
THE ART OF THE INVISIBLE – MANIFESTATIONS OF PARARELL WORLDS
ART
PAINTING
Not only did the Paracas artists “thematize” the physical appearance of a human, vegetable or divine being, but they also manifested it in its totality, with its full potential in which creation, fertility and development are fundamental… We are dedicated to the diverse realities, getting introduced in the Andean cosmovision
11./12.
CELEBRATING THE SOWING OF SEEDS: MUSIC OF THE RAINS AND FRUIT HARVEST
MUSIC
It is the time for sowing and plowing; time to ask permission to the Pacha Mama, as well as to thank Her through ritual offerings, giving back something of what She produced, in a symbolic way. We will interpret music, with instruments that correspond to that time of year
18./19.
HUARI – THE ABSTRACT ART
ART
PAINTING
The Huari culture´s art impresses through the aesthetic beauty of its abstractions, which stand out for their elegance and pulsating vibration. The Huari textiles were true visual bibles that displayed a whole doctrine which was simultaneously an offering and an appraisal based on beauty. The tunics were used as ceremonial garments as much for life, as for death and the Priests wore an ideological cosmos on their shoulders. The abstraction process developed in a highly marked way, giving an interesting focus on their artistic concepts. We will paint huari abstractions with earth pigments.
25./26.
EXPERIMENTAL CREATIVITY
PAINTING
In Peru, earth pigments are very colorful and varied. Apart from the browns, reds, yellows, whites and purple stand out. You will also learn their preparation process and applications in the different painting techniques. The addition of certain adhesives allows mixtures of much effect and piles up intense and even transparent layers. Curiosity and desire for experimentation will be limitless...
OCTOBER
2./3.
CELEBRATING THE SOWING OF SEEDS: MUSIC OF THE RAINS AND FRUIT HARVEST
MUSIC
The Tarka is one of the traditional instruments with a collective character, used in general in the regions of the Andean high plateaus (Puno and Bolivia). Its use is related with the favouring of the rains, return of the dead and the Anata or Andean Carnival.
9./10.
THE PUMA MAN – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND SPACE
ART
PAINTING
The Pumaruna (Puma Man) is a central protagonist in pre-Columbian art, found in all of Peru´s ancient cultures. We´ll follow his tracks, to discover the great diversity of his manifestations, navigating in different cultures and time periods
16./17
WELCOMING THE ANCESTORS
MUSIC
In the Andean conception, death is a rupture and at the same time, a transition towards the “other life”. After a slow separation from the living world, the defunct enters the Supay Marka or City of the Dead (denomination dating back to pre-colonial time) or Ukhu Pacha (literally, the Inside World). At the beginning of November, the return of the dead is celebrated with rites, offerings, funerary canticles and music. We will interpret that music, with instruments adequate to that cosmovision
23./24.
TOTEMS AND HYBRID BEINGS – WHEN THE ANCESTOR PROCEEDS FROM AN ANIMAL…
ART
PAINTING
In the indigenous world, fusions between humans, divine beings and animals are possible. Let´s discover this so magical world, taking totem beings as a source of inspiration.
30./31.
DEATH AS PROPITIATOR OF FERTILITY
MUSIC
PAINTING
ART
What does death have to do with fertility? Without life, there is no death – Without death, is there no life?
Music and art are integral parts of the Andean people´s conception and vision of the universe of the dead and of the relationship they have with fertility which we can already see in the representations of the pre-Columbian cultures, as well as in the traditions of present communities.
Our workshops will consist in the interpretation of musical pieces, as well as in the painting of themes which proceed from that cosmovision.
