Guided Search: Cultural Awareness, South America

Philadelphia flourishes with the diverse richness of its communities. The cultures, artistic traditions,and heritage of people who have come from all parts of the world to call Philadelphia home are celebrated every day and during special festivals such as Brazilian Day Philadelphia. Brazilian Day Philadelphia is the celebration of the Brazilian Independence Day.

An illustrated Weeknights at the Wagner lecture:

Empire of the Living Dead: The Scientific History of Peruvian Mummies
by Dr. Christopher Heaney, Pennsylvania State University

Museum open until the talk begins at 6pm.

Are you a descendant of an Indigenous group of this continent? Are you of mixed blood Native, Indigenous? Do you speak an Indigenous language of this continent? If you do, or know someone who is, we want to hear your history. We want to hear your voice. We want to hear you life.

Celebrate Carnaval at IHP as we kick-off the countdown to our 53rd Global Gala: Colors of Brazil!

On March 4th, IHP hosts PhillyBloco! This is Brazilian music at its finest... PhillyBloco’s twenty-four members feature a core of twelve Samba drummers along with vocals, guitar, bass, horns, accordion, violin, keyboard, and costumed dancers. Don’t miss this wild and colorful mash-up of samba, funk, and reggae, all set to the irresistible beat of Brazilian Carnaval!

Since its founding in 1940, the Pan American Association of Philadelphia has been dedicated to “promoting cultural, educational and economic activities designed to increase understanding and cooperation among the peoples of the Americas.” Today, the Philadelphia region is home to more than 600,000 residents who are proud to trace their roots to Latin America. Under these circumstances, the need for cultural understanding expressed by our Association founders has become much more relevant. 

The NALAC National Conference is the only national conference in the United States that specifically convenes Latino artists and arts professionals. More than 500 participants are expected to attend from across the nation. The NALAC national conference weaves diverse participants together and highlights thriving Latino artistic communities across the United States. Conference participants and speakers share their knowledge, resources, and strategies; create new relationships; plan artistic collaborations and organizational partnerships; and reaffirm or alter the field’s national agenda.

Casa de Venezuela invites you to experience the rich culture of Venezuela at Mandell Theater for an afternoon of music, dance, and the many colorful traditions of the “Land of Grace” (Tierra de Gracia). Host performers include The Ensemble of Music (Ensamble Musical Casa de Venezuela) and The Group of Traditional Dances of Casa De Venezuela, with a number of special featured guest musicians. This dynamic annual arts event will also present an authentic Arts & Crafts Bazaar and a Venezuelan food stand.