Andean New Year/Willkakuti, Machaq Mara with Comunidad Anqari & Ajayu

Join us to celebrate Andean New Year/ Willkakuti, Machaq Mara/Año Nuevo Aymara with Comunidad Anqari and Ajayu! Come experience the music and tradition of the Aymara community from the Altiplano area in South America! Through the musical interpretation of Comunidad Anqari and Ajayu, this event will continue to cultivate the customs and sounds of the highlands here on this side of the hemisphere. The celebration of Willkakuti (Aymara for Return of the Sun) is an Aymara celebration in Bolivia, Chile and the Puno Region of Southern Peru which takes place annually on June 21st, commemorating the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. Tickets - Get 25% off your ticket + a guest when you become a member! $20 + fees - General Admission Pre-sale (available unitl 11:59 PM PST the night before the event) $25 + fees - Day of event online $25 (no fees) - At the door Accessibility La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms. Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space. All-gender restrooms available We strive to make La Peña a welcoming, accessible space for everyone. For accessibility accomodations or questions, please email programs@Lapena.org at least one week before the event. Support La Peña — and save money! Become a La Peña Member for 25% off on tickets for you and a guest, PLUS free entry to our monthly political education film series, La Cumbia and ¡BAILA! dance parties, rental discounts and more. Join here: Lapena.org/members Make a one-time gift: Support our programs and keep La Peña thriving by donating here: Lapena.org/donate (donations are tax-deductible) Tickets: - $20 - General Admission Pre-sale: $20 - $25 - Day of event/Door price: $25 - $25 DOOR: $25