A Night to Bridge the Concrete Jungle with the Heart of the World
On April 4th, join us for an immersive evening celebrating the cultural and ecological richness of the Gulf of Tribugá, Nuquí, Colombia – a Mission Blue Hope Spot and one of the most biodiverse marine habitats in the world.
Experience live performances, interactive exhibitions, and a taste of Pacific flavors that honor ancestral wisdom and environmental stewardship.
This initiative will showcase the transformative power of cultural exchange, blending artists, scientists, and cultural ambassadors from Colombia and NYC in a dynamic dialogue that celebrates this hope spot of the world.
Join us in celebrating the area’s rich heritage and amplifying the voices of its guardians—those who dedicate their lives to preserving its natural wonders and cultural identity.
Through cultural performances, live music, film screenings, art exhibitions, and engaging dialogue, this event fosters a dynamic exchange that embraces diversity and strengthens connections.
Presented as a preview to our 9th annual World Oceans Week, get a peak of the unique transformative power of Hope Spots to marine communities around the world.
Film Screening:
“Expedición Tribugá”
A captivating exploration of the Gulf of Tribugá, featuring original stories and research highlighting the region’s environmental significance and cultural resilience, with insights from renowned experts like Wade Davis, Sylvia Earle, and more.
Panel Discussion:
“Cultural Heritage: A Path to Foster New Guardians of the Earth”
A conversation on resilience, conservation, and ancestral knowledge with:
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Jhon Esteba Lasso & Yenny Valencia – Cultural Embassadors from Nuquí
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Natalia Botero – Marine Scientist, 15+ years studying humpback whales in the region
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Felipe Mesa – Expedición Tribugá Leader, Photographer & Expeditionist documenting the fight to protect this vital ecosystem
Exhibition:
A curated visual journey featuring:
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Photographic Exhibition – A Hope Spot of the Planet by Felipe Mesa – A powerful visual testimony of the Gulf of Tribugá, where nature, culture, and resistance intertwine, reminding us of the urgent need to protect one of the world’s last untouched wildernesses.
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School of Ancestral Wisdom x Miguel Winograd (Coquí, Chocó, 2024) – A special showcase highlighting the deep connection between nature, memory, and artistic expression.
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Local Fiber Art – Artwork crafted by artisans between the Gulf of Tribugá and NYC-based designer Alejandra Parra.
Cultural Performances:
Alongside esteemed cultural ambassadors from Colombia and NYC-based artists, we will showcase captivating performances by Anna Tara & De Jungle Ensamble, Mar y Río Ensamble, and Drum Forest Ensamble, bringing rhythm and soul to the evening.
A Taste of the Pacific: A selection of bites inspired by the region’s flavors, woven for Selvas Unidas, was crafted with the support of Alejandra Salamanca – Food Anthropologist and author of Abrazar la Tierra, Lina Moreno and Yenni Valencia.
Alejandra Liévano, producer of Selvas Unidas, developed this event as part of her graduate thesis for the Arts Management master’s program at The New School.
A Young Leader of the Americas 2022, she is also the executive director of Casa Múcura, a nonprofit that has fostered cultural and economic development in the Gulf for the past nine years. Her work includes initiatives such as the School of Ancestral Wisdom, the Museum of Local Trades, and El Costurero del Golfo.
Art: Miguel Winograd – Cyanotype herbarium created by the School of Ancestral Wisdom exhibition in Coquí, Chocó, 2024
