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SPECIAL 2018 PROGRAMS
Classes Seminars Expositions Field ExperienceDuring 2018, we present you with special programs, on Andean culture, combined with festivities, excursions and stays in indigenous communities. APRIL02nd – 14th April, 2018 INTENSIVE ANDEAN TEXTILE ART COURSE: THE PALLAY´S WORLDWeaving Classes – Semiology – Mythology – Pre-Columbian Textile ArtThe Andean civilizations´ textile art is one of the most complex in the world. Today, a diversity of techniques, applied in an immense variety of textiles, is being put into practice in high Andean communities. This two-week program offers a textile immersion in a multidisciplinary way. Participants will acquire a solid panoramic insight on techniques and textiles´ sociocultural background.
MAY13th – 26th May, 2018 ANDEAN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION: SYMBOLISM AND RITUAL – THE LORD OF TORRECHAYOQPhilosophy – Andean Religion and Theology – Political and Social System – FestivitiesIn the month of May there are diverse festivities charged with symbolism, ritual and religiousness. One of them is the impressive celebration to the Lord of Torrechayoq, in the Incas´ Sacred Valley. That festivity is the most pompous in the locality of Urubamba that includes pilgrimages, night watches and processions, with over forty mask dance groups that animate the celebration with their music and performances. In this program, the combination of seminars and field experience in the Festivity of Torrechayoq, offers an access window to the Andean culture´s soul.
JULY01st – 21st July, 2018 SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMSPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS 2018 AND MAMACHA CARMEN FESTIVITYTextile Art & Weaving – Andean Music – Culture – Pre-Columbian ArtThis Summer, Experience the Andean Culture in the Sacred Valley of the Incas – Cusco! In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the month of July stands-out due to the pompous celebration in honor to the Mamacha Carmen, which is taking place during five days. In total there are 21 teams of masked dancers, accompanied by musicians, who give homage to the “Mamacha”. Through their performance they stage mythologies and historical passages. In the cemetery the teams of dancers evoke their defunct members, thus commemorating and integrating the world of the dead and that of the ancestors. One can notice an indigenous and catholic syncretism, but also a parallel world full of mysticism and joy. Our two special programs combine this unique cultural experience with intensive courses in Andean textile art or Andean music. Just choose the area of your preference:
SEPTEMBER03rd – 15th September, 2018 ANDEAN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION: SACRED SPACE AND PILGRIMAGE-MAMACHA NATIVIDAD AND THE LORD OF HUANCAPhilosophy – Andean Religion and Theology – Political and Social System – FestivitiesWhat is impressive in the Mamacha Natividad´s celebration in the village of Chinchero, is the construction of seven altars associated with the indigenous political and spatial system and with its authorities: The Varayoq. That celebration is animated by groups of mask dancers and musicians. In a fascinating way, this festivity shows the indigenous spatial concept and its political and religious organization. In the same month, the Andeans go on a pilgrimage to the Lord of Huanca in Pisac. Hundreds of pilgrims, mainly drivers and public transportation vehicle owners, visit this Major Apu. There, apart from Christian religious elements, we´ll have the opportunity to observe interesting representations and original Andean acts. Cars, trucks and buses convert themselves into altars, beautifully adorned and blessed by the Paqos and Yatiris. Likewise, the pilgrims perform purification and healing rites in the water springs present in the Sanctuary.
OCTOBER14th – 27th October, 2018 INTENSIVE ANDEAN TEXTILE ART COURSE: THE PALLAY´S WORLDWeaving Classes – Semiology – Mythology – Pre-Columbian Textile ArtThe Andean civilizations´ textile art is one of the most complex in the world. Today, a diversity of techniques, applied in an immense variety of textiles, is being put into practice in high Andean communities. This two-week program offers a textile immersion in a multidisciplinary way. Participants will acquire a solid panoramic insight on techniques and textiles´ sociocultural background.
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