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Celebrate with Chief Isku Kua's @iskukua new album from the Yawanawa community of the Amazon rainforest of Brazil at the @ofrendafest
April 17th 7pm-9pm
Donation: $35 - $55 www.ofrendafest.com
5-11 47th Ave Long Island city 11101
Iskukua is a visionary young leader and musician who shapes the future by learning from the past. Having been initiated into the highest spiritual practices of the Yawanawa tradition, Iskukua represents the future of the Yawanawa nation.
As a devoted leader and representative for his people and the indigenous movement in Brazil, he frequently travels to Europe and the United States to share his people's forest, culture, and spirituality. He has spoken to presidents and world leaders at the United Nations, UNESCO, and the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative. His focus areas include traditional indigenous education, language revitalization, cultural preservation, as well as sustainable energy and agriculture.
Visit our gallery space to view the "Pacha Mama de la Selva" exhibition. This Shipibo Art Exhibition features luminescence paintings at the Ofrenda Gallery. It runs from April 13th to June 30th. Join us to experience art in The Dark like you've never seen before!
Empowered by:
@iskukua @boaleaf
@theboafoundation
@ofrendafest
Isku Vakehu Center for Language and Cultural preservation
Life is a ceremony!