01. July 2026

Visit by renowned Bolivian theatre company 'Teatro de los Andes' Addressing questions of cultural heritage, memory, Indigenous knowledge systems, artistic expression

Addressing questions of cultural heritage, memory, Indigenous knowledge systems, artistic expression

The Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies invites you to participate in an upcoming series of cultural events featuring the renowned Bolivian theater group 'Teatro de los Andes', taking place in Bonn throughout October and November 2026.

The program includes the German premiere of 'Pallay', a multidisciplinary performance inspired by Indigenous Andean textile traditions, as well as a concert and a workshop centred on Andean music, ritual practices, and community-based forms of knowledge. Their guest visit offers an opportunity to engage with questions addressing cultural heritage, memory, Indigenous knowledge systems, artistic expression, and the relationships between past, present, and future. These notions are highly relevant to the research carried out by the BCDSS, for example by principal investigator Carla Jaimes Betancourt.

The program is hosted by Bonn–La Paz e.V. in cooperation with Theater Marabu,  Bühne der Brotfabrik and the University of Bonn.

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Discover the full event line-up below

 Theater Performance: PALLAY

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 20:00

Location: Bühne der Brotfabrik, Bonn

Admission: €20 (Regular) / €15 (Reduced)

Language: Performed in Spanish with German surtitles (German Premiere).    

Meaning "to weave, select, or harvest" in Quechua, Pallay is the latest multidisciplinary creation from Teatro de los Andes. Inspired by the textile traditions of the Jalq'a women from the Bolivian highlands, the performance explores the Ukhu Pacha (the inner world of dreams, depths, and spirits). The production seamlessly blends physical, vocal, and visual arts to tell a sensory story of identity, roots, and memory. 

 Direction: Gonzalo Callejas.



Concert: SERENANDO
 

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (time TBC)

Location: TBC

Admission: Free entry (donations are highly appreciated)

Language: Spanish with German translation. 
 

Serenando is a musical performance dedicated to the indigenous sounds of Northern Potosí and the Yampara culture. The repertoire guides the audience through the Andean seasonal cycle—from Carnival and harvest to the ritual encounters of Tinku and sowing seasons. Between musical pieces, the performers share insights into the spiritual origins and roles of their instruments. 
Musicians: Gonzalo Callejas, Lucas Achirico, among others. 



Theater Training Workshop: YAWAR K’ANCHA
 

Date & Time: October / November 2026 (exact dates and times TBC)

Location: Probesäle / Workshopräume Brotfabrik, Bonn

Admission: Free, but advanced registration is required via Theater Marabu. Donations are welcome!  

Language: Spanish

This physical and ritual workshop offers participants an immersive look into the theatrical expressivity researched by the company over many years. Grounded in theater anthropology and Andean philosophy, the training focuses on concepts of community (ayllu), reciprocity (ayni), and collective presence, incorporating elements of the ritual Ayarichi dance traditions. 
 
Instructors: Gonzalo Callejas and Alice Guimaraes.