Schedule of Events - National Museum of the American Indian

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wednesday, july 25–monday july 30
Daily Schedule
Kid’s Activities: Hands on!
Free: Tickets required and are available in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center
on the Third Level. First come, first served. All activities recommended for ages
4 and up.
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
How Do the Children of Puno Live?
3rd Level, imagiNATIONS Activity Center
This workshop will be held at the front of the Activity Center
and will allow children to hear about the different activities
that Andean children participate in, such as tending animals,
harvesting, weaving, playing and dancing. Afterwards, they will
have an opportunity to make and paint paper structures of local
ecotourism homes from pre-cut models. Sponsored by the
Inter-American Foundation.
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Who Are the Protectors of Andean Children?
Join Laura Russell in a discussion about who you think your protectors
are and then watch a short video on who Andean children believe
are their protectors. They are the Apus (Andean gods of nature), who are
represented by mountains, rivers, lakes and animals. Following the
short film, children will be able to compare and contrast the different
protectors by drawing and painting them to take home with them as
a souvenir. Sponsored by the Inter-American Foundation.
The imagiNATIONS Activity
Center is a hands-on area for kids
that features interactive games,
storytelling programs and craft
workshops throughout the year.
11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Meet Paiche & Make A Pink Dolphin
Do you know how big the paiche fish can be? Did you know that
some dolphins are pink? Learn from Eliana Elias about the paiche, one
of the largest freshwater fish in the world and the Amazonian pink
dolphin! Gather near the Amazonian house on stilts for a tale about
these fish as well as the Amazonian culture. Following story time,
children will be able to create a dolphin with pink colored porcelain
clay. Sponsored by the Inter-American Foundation.
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Art by Peruvian Children
3rd Level Overlook
See photography and painting displays by Peruvian children.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 25
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Hands-on Activity
imagiNATIONS Activity Center, 3rd Level
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Mamauca Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Peruvian Cuisine
Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe
Jaguars can be found in the jungles of
Peru. Photo by Anibal Solimano/PromPeru.
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Documentary Films
Rasmuson Theater, 1st Level
1:30 p.m.
Andean Llama Documentary
Rooms 4018/4019
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Peruvian Paso Horses and Alpacas
Outdoor Welcome Plaza
2:30 p.m.
Raices y Expresiones Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
2:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
Mitsitam Espresso Bar
Seating is limited, first come, first served
3:30 p.m.
Peruvian Short Films
Rasmuson Theater
The DocuPeru’s Documentary Caravan has been traveling throughout
Peru since 2005, offering hands-on filmmaking workshops to local
communities. Since its inception, the media literacy project has
produced more than 100 short films in 26 different communities,
training more than 550 new documentarians, including these new,
short works that focus on water.
Qarwaqiru (2011, 8 min.) Peru Director: Antonio Soto Fructuoso
Hualgayoc-Collar de Plata (2011, 9 min.) Peru Director: Percy Sánchez Caruajulca
Film still from Hualgayoc-Collar de Plata
where Wilmer Delgado (right) fights
for clean water in one of Peru's most
polluted cities.
Molinopampa (2011, 10 min.) Peru Project Advisor: Nicolàs Landa Tami
Yacumama (2011, 8 min.) Peru Director: Nelida Ayay
Thursday, July 26
Friday, July 27
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Raices y Expresiones
Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Peruvian Cuisine
12:30 p.m.
Club Libertad Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
1:00 p.m.
Documentary Films
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Rooms 4018/4019
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bottom An Ayacucho artist painting
a horse figurine. Photo by Alex Bryce/
PromPeru.
Potomac Atrium
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Peruvian Cuisine
12:00 p.m.
Victor Ruiz Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Documentary Films
1:30 p.m.
Rooms 4018/4019
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Dance Performance
2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
2:30 p.m.
Top Peruvian women at Lake
Piuray near Cusco, Peru.
Photo by Lucho Saldivar/Mincetur.
Potomac Atrium
Potomac Atrium
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
3:30 p.m.
Potomac Atrium
3:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 28
Sunday, July 29
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Raymi Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
Potomac Atrium
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peruvian Cuisine
Alpacas near Cusco, Peru.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Documentary Films
1:30 p.m.
Rooms 4018/4019
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Peruvian Cuisine
12:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Dance Performance
12:30 p.m.
Potomac Atrium
Club Libertad Dance Performance
2:30 p.m.
Potomac Atrium
1:00 p.m.
Potomac Atrium
Documentary Films
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Rooms 4018/4019
3:30 p.m.
photo exhibitions
Machu Picchu: A Lost City Uncovered
Potomac Atrium
Throughout the Potomac Atrium there will be a presentation of the
acclaimed National Geographic photo exhibition Machu Picchu: A Lost
City Uncovered, which presents 40 of the finest photos by explorer
Hiram Bingham who made the Inka Citadel of Machu Picchu famous.
Qapac Ñan
4th Level Overlook
Head to the fourth level to see 40 spectacular photos of the Great Inka
Road known in South America as the Qapac Ñan, which linked all the
remote territories that were part of the Inka Empire, which was the
largest pre-Columbian state in the Americas.
Citadel of Chan Chan near Trujillo, Peru.
Photo by Walter Silvera/PromPeru.
1:30 p.m.
Monday, July 30
1:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
2:30 p.m.
Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
2:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
11:30 a.m.
Potomac Atrium
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Peruvian Cuisine
12:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Potomac Atrium
Documentary Films
Rooms 4018/4019
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Dance Performance
Potomac Atrium
2:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
3:30 p.m.
Smithsonian
National Museum of the American Indian
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Peruvian Horse Tack and Photo Exhibit
Patrons Lounge, 4th Level
A display of fine leather and silver saddles unique to these horses along
with photos of the horses and items can be seen. Experts from Peru,
Esteban Huaman and Alberto Barrena will be able to talk to visitors
about the history of the paso horse and the unique pieces that the
horses wear in competition.
Eric Moran of Rancho el Chalan is a Peruvian
Paso horse breeder in Northern Virginia, whose
ranch is dedicated to promoting the Peruvian
Paso horse and its natural beauty. Photo courtesy
of Rancho el Chalan.
Festival Highlights
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily | demonstrations
Community Based Tourism Experiences
Potomac Atrium
Learn from the indigenous Aymara women of the Puno region of the
Collao Plateau close to Lake Titicaca in the southern Andes as they
present their successful project of community based tourism which has
improved their living standards while sharing and preserving their
traditional ways of life. In addition to their community information,
they will have handmade items available for purchase including shawls,
scarves, gloves and hats made by the members of a local weavers’
association. Sponsored by the Inter-American Foundation.
Amazon Rainforest Conservation
The women from the Kukama Kukamiria community will be presenting
their successful conservation project that they operate in the Peruvian
Amazon rainforest, specifically for forestry and aquiculture. Items
made from straw and jewelry made from native seeds will be available
for purchase. Sponsored by the Inter-American Foundation.
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily
Art Market
Potomac Atrium
Sixteen of the most celebrated Peruvian handcrafters and artisans
are coming from different regions of Peru and will be selling their
handcrafted workmanship including jewelry, apparel, wool items,
textiles, silver, ceramics, wood carvings and sculptural works.
Top Woman from Cusco weaving
traditional textiles. Photo by Lucho
Saldivar/Mincetur.
Bottom Handmade bull figures
from Cusco artisans.
Peruvian Plants & Garden
Main Entrance & South Side of Building
What are the traditional plants and crops of Peru? Come by and see
in our very own Peruvian garden. These traditional Peruvian and
Andean plants are cultivated for food and traditional uses. Several
varieties of the potato, peppers, corn (Zea maiz), coffee, guava, agave,
quinoa, beans (climbing type) as well as other traditional Peruvian
plants and crops will be on display.
11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. (thursday and sunday only) | 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Traditional Dances and Music
Potomac Atrium
Enjoy various performances of traditional dances from different
Peruvian regions and cultural origins by local Peruvian dance groups.
Performers wear bright, colorful, original traditional dress and use
traditional Peruvian musical instruments, which will also be on display.
Stay after the performance for a dance workshop for the whole family!
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
4th Level, Rooms 4018/4019
Visitors will be able to view a new video project titled Caravan of Memory:
Message from Chawaytiri. The elders of Chawaytiri, a Quechua community
in the Andean highlands, challenged the nmai to help them document
their llama culture and way of life for their future generations. Caravan
of Memory is the video record of a four-day llama caravan and its
message of cultural strength. Nmai scholar Dr. Jose Barreiro, who
guided the project with Chawaytiri, will introduce and discuss the film.
11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | traditional food and drink | mitsitam native foods cafe
Peruvian Gastronomy
Are you hungry for traditional Peruvian dishes? Make sure to schedule
time for lunch in our award-winning Mitsitam Cafe! Peruvian cuisine
is considered some of the finest in the world and you will be able to
enjoy some of the very best of delicacies including ceviche, tapas and
quinoa. A sampling menu will be specially prepared by a professional
Peruvian chef direct from Lima and the museum’s Executive Chef
Richard Hetzler, so that visitors will be able to taste the incredible
flavors of Peru.
3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m. & 4:45 p.m.
Pisco Experience
Mitsitam Espresso Bar seating area
Top A chullpa, an ancient Aymara
funerary tower originally constructed
for a noble person or noble family
in Sillustani located on the shores
of Lake Umayo near Puno, Peru.
Photo by Renzo Uccelli/PromPeru.
Bottom Lomo saltado, a Peruvian dish
of sliced beef strips, onions, tomatoes
and served with fries and rice.
Photo by José Cáceres/PromPeru.
Do you want to know how to make a traditional Pisco Sour cocktail?
Join the experts from Pisco Portón for a 30-minute tutorial to learn
about Pisco, the Peruvian national spirit, and the Pisco Sour, Perú’s
national cocktail. Distilled from grapes, this fine spirit has been a huge
part of the Peruvian culture for more than 500 years. Attend the “Pisco
Experience” class and learn about its history, tradition and then learn
how make a delicious Pisco sour, yourself. And don’t forget about the
sampling at the conclusion! Seating is limited, first come, first served.
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Horse and Alpaca Program
Peruvian Paso Horses
Bring your kids by to see an exhibition of the Peruvian Paso horse,
which is a breed of light pleasure saddle horse known for its incredibly
smooth ride. It is distinguished by a natural, four-beat, lateral gait
called the paso llano.
Alpacas
Did you know that alpacas are bred specifically for their fiber?
Alpaca fiber is similar to wool and is used for knitting and weaving.
A pair of the world renowned Peruvian Andean alpacas, the
camel-related animal, famous for its fine wool will be on exhibit.
Photo opportunities will be available!
Welcome to Kaypi Perú, the Smithsonian’s National
Museum of the American Indian’s 2nd celebration of the
Native people and culture of Perú.
Kaypi Perú, in the Quechua language, translates to “this is
Peru.” This festival will highlight traditional arts and popular
culture, by sharing the richness and diversity of artistic
expression and culture of Perú through dance, music, photo
exhibitions, paso horses, alpacas and, of course, traditional
Peruvian food!
This festival is fun for the entire family! Visitors will be able
to participate in activities led by Native Peruvians to connect
them with the Quechua experience of Andean children, which
will be geared toward promoting self-esteem and appreciation
of the indigenous culture. Some of the activities will include
drawing and painting workshops of the indigenous deities
(Apus or mountain gods), ancestral storytelling and viewings
of videos and photography. We invite you to explore the rich
and exciting world of Peruvian art and culture!
Top Frog found in the
Pacaya Samiria National
Reserve in the Peruvian
Amazon. Photo by Gihan
Tubbeh/PromPeru.
Middle Sunset in the Pacaya
Samiria National Reserve
in the Loreto region of Peru.
Photo by Heinz Plenge/PromPeru.
Bottom Women from
the Colca Valley dance
in traditional dress.
Photo by Alex Bryce/PromPeru.
We would like to acknowledge the generous contributions
of our partners for their generous support of this festival:
Banda Republicana of Enrique Araujo
Cabanaconde City Colca usa
Melanie Pyle and Christine Price–Abelow,
Smithsonian Gardens
Chef Flavio Solorzano,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Señorío de Sulco Restaurant
Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism
Embassy of Peru, Washington, d.c. staff
Minga Perú
Fabiola and Eric Moran, Rancho el Chalan
Pisco Portón
idra perú
Richard Hetzler, the staff of the
Mitsitam Cafe and Restaurant Associates
Inter-American Foundation
Yupay
Cover Images
Clockwise from top left:
Peruvian artisan from
Lima, Peru hand sewing
details on textile. Photo by
Yayo López, PromPeru.
Morenada figure dances
in the Feast of the
Candelaria Virgin in Puno,
Peru. Photo by Renzo Giraldo,
PromPeru.
View of Machu Picchu.
Photo courtesy of Cusco
Tourism.
Varieties of Peruvian causa, layered potato dishes.
Photo by Yayo López/PromPeru.
National Museum
of the American Indian
4th Street and Independence Avenue, sw
Washington, d.c. 20013
To become a member of the National
Museum of the American Indian,
call 1-800-242-NMAI (6624)
or e-mail [email protected].
Phone: 202-633-1000
Hours: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily,
closed December 25. Admission is free.
The museum is fully accessible.
Visit NMAI’s website
at www.AmericanIndian.si.edu
or the Kaypi Peru Festival website
at www.KaypiPeru.com.
Smithsonian
National Museum of the American Indian
© Smithsonian Institution 2012
Peruvian dancers with
music group, Inca Son,
at the museum's
Makiykumanta Peru
Festival in 2010.
Photo by Ellen Dobrowolski.
Kaypi Perú Festival 2012
wednesday, july 25–monday july 30

Schedule of Events - National Museum of the American Indian

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