Cacao & Culture for a Cause: Resilience Panel and Charity Celebration (hybrid)

Join us on December 29th for an unforgettable evening of connection, inspiration, and purpose. This special event honors the spirit of cacao—a sacred plant that has brought people together for centuries—and supports the preservation of Huaca Montegrande, an ancient ceremonial site central to cacao's history...

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Imagine an evening where ancient traditions and modern purpose intertwine, where the sacred plant cacao becomes a bridge to honor culture, foster community, and inspire regeneration. This event features live music, a panel of internationally renowned speakers, storytelling, award-winning chocolate-tasting and meaningful connection all in support of a cause deeply rooted in history and hope.

At the heart of this gathering is Huaca Montegrande, an ancient ceremonial site that holds the very roots of cacao’s sacred history. This hallowed ground, where the wisdom of the earth and the legacy of cacao converge, is now at risk of being buried—its stories silenced, its spirit erased—by the pressures of modern development and neglect. By standing with us, you become a guardian of this irreplaceable treasure, ensuring that its timeless teachings and profound biocultural significance are not lost to history but preserved to inspire generations to come.

This is more than an event—it’s a call to action, a celebration of resilience, and an opportunity to honor the profound interconnection between humanity and the natural world. Whether through the soulful rhythm of music, the healing power of cacao, or the wisdom shared by our speakers, you’ll leave inspired and enriched by the experience.

Your participation helps safeguard Huaca Montegrande, a site of profound biocultural significance, ensuring its wisdom and teachings endure for future generations. Be part of this meaningful evening and help us create a future rooted in reciprocity, regeneration, and reverence.

What to Expect at the event

  • Sharing & tasting of Peruvian ancestral cacao and award-winning chocolates.
  • Storytelling and live music celebrating the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of cacao.
  • Panel discussions featuring from distinguished voices and internationally renowned speakers sharing wisdom on resilience, culture, and community., including:
    • Mindahi Bastida: Chief of the Otomi-Toltec people, member of the Earth Rise Collective, and UNESCO Consultant for Sacred Sites & Bioculture.
    • Karen Gordon: Biologist and Restoration Ecologist for Huaca Montegrande.
    • Dr. Quirino Oliveira - Pioneer archeologist for Huaca Montegran known for his transformative work in uncovering ancient Amazonian civilizations for the past 30 years. 
    • Wanka Inti (Andean Healer & Wisdom Keeper) - A guide of the ancient Andean spiritual path, Wanka shares cacao as a heart medicine to awaken our connection to spirit, nature, and the soul.
    • Sergio Figueredo from CHOCO4PEACE - Peace advocate using decentralized technology (Web 3.0) to make cacao producers visible to the world and part of an inclusive economy, support biodiversity and foster conscious consumption.
  • Selection of award winners for the best chocolate – all value generated will be donated to the Abundant Earth Foundation and ASICAMPE (Asociación para la investigación de la Amazonia del Peru).
  • Charity Potions & Sacred Offerings service nourished by Conscious Consumption, including specialty recipes, healthy cacao-based treats, and a chocolate fruit fondue platter.
  • A closing DJ set by OurEcho - international artist

 

REGISTRATION for December 29th

IN PERSON charity event & celebration (3pm-9pm) - COUNT ME IN

ONLINE panel talks (4pm-7pm) - SIGN ME UP