CANCELED | Traditional Aztec Dance Ceremony
AT 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join Tonalxochitl (toh-nahl-shoh-cheetl) at the Vizcaya Village Farmers Market for a special opportunity to learn about the 3rd annual gathering of traditional family Danza Conchera happening in Vizcaya Village on Saturday, February 24th.
Tonalxochitl will share details about their traditional ceremonial regalia and musical instruments, their spiritual rituals and beliefs, and what to expect when you join them for the public portion of their ceremony.
Don’t miss a brief demonstration of the dance tradition of the Danza Conchera community at 11:00 a.m. in the Farm Quad.
In Danza Conchera, we gather in a sacred circle, wear our traditional regalia, and use sacred instruments such as the huehuetl (vertical drum), teponaztli (horizontal drum), ayacameh (rattles), and ayoyomeh (seeds wrapped around the ankles). We also burn resins and herbs such as copal and cedar for clearing and blessing the space. An altar filled with offerings and sacred objects is always set up in the center of the circle.
If you plan to attend the public portion of the sacred ceremony on February 24th, it is highly recommended that you take this special opportunity to learn about this authentic tradition ahead of time.
To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.
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