Día de los Muertos, Journey to Mictlán - Performance
© Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss, Foto: Frank Sperling
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According to pre-Hispanic beliefs, every human being undertakes a difficult journey after death, which ultimately leads them to Mictlán – a place of peace. On this journey, the soul is accompanied by a dog, who supports them and helps them overcome nine stages, where the forces of nature challenge the traveler, but where human weaknesses and misconduct are also put to the test.

The performance draws on prehistoric objects and body language.

Direction: Mario Vázquez

Actress: Tanja Watoro

Music: Mario Vázquez, Carlos Sandoval

Masks: Mario Vázquez

Body Painting: Daisy Watkiss, Tanja Watoro

Costumes: Mario Vázquez

Painting: César Nuñez Guerra

Photographie: Jeanette Betancourt Díaz

Video: Irene Rojas Erlenbach

Light: Marie-Louise Stille

Trailer
Excerpt from the dance performance Journey to Mictlan / Viaje a Mictlan during Día de Muertos at the Humboldt Forum 2023, landscape format
© Irene Rojas Erlenbach

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In the Humboldt Forum's foyer there is a 17 meter high media tower, called "cosmograph". It gives visitors comprehensive information about their visit and can transform into an art and light installation.
© SHF / David von Becker
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