Join us for the Academy of Migrant Arts – a series of workshops on handicrafts from different parts of the world. The workshops will be led by people living in Poland with migration experience. The Warsaw Museum is a partner of the Academy.
At the upcoming workshop, we will meet Jose from Bolivia, who will introduce us to the craft traditions of his country. Together, we will create masks for the Diablada dance, one of the most important and famous dances during the carnival in the Bolivian city of Oruro. The Diablada combines Christian elements with ancient pre-Columbian beliefs and rituals. It is based on Andean beliefs such as the cult of Mother Earth Pachamama, the mountain god Huari, and the devil Supay, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil.
The workshop will be led by Jose Luis Guzman Torrez, originally from La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. He has been living in Poland for three years and works at the Polish Migration Forum, organizing integration activities for the Polish and migrant communities. Jose is a cultural animator, chef, and dancer! He also recently started giving guided tours of the Museum of Warsaw’s permanent exhibition as part of the “Warsaw Caught My Eye” project, to which we warmly invite you as well.
The workshops will be conducted in Spanish, Polish, and English, but everyone is welcome, and we will find a way to communicate! We are meeting at The Warsaw Museum (Rynek Starego Miasta 28/42) on 24.10.2024, 16:00-19:00.
Participation in the workshop is free, but spaces are limited. The workshops are intended for adults.
Advance registration is required:
tel. 692-913-993
email: zapisy@forummigracyjne.org
Please enter “Diablada” in the subject line of the mail.
The project is funded by the City of Warsaw.
