Many cultural traditions intersect with the environment. What happens when the environment changes or even disappears? Things like climate change and ecosystem disruption greatly impact how those traditions can be celebrated or shared with others. Through the history, music and stories of the Afro-Cuban Orisha (deities) tradition, participants will explore ways to address the preservation of culture, concepts of environmental stewardship, and the rich stories of the Orishas Yemayá and Oshún, the forces of nature of the oceans and the rivers.

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