Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival

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Yupi! Latin American Arts Family Festival

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Vibrante. Connected. Con júbilo!

Explore the richness of Latin American culture with incredible performances, hands-on workshops, and creative activities for the whole family. Dance, drum, laugh, and learn for three joyful days, culminating in a traditional Carnaval Ball to close the weekend!

Ages  3-12 + families. All backgrounds welcome. Activities in English, Español and Português.

Produced by Neworld Theatre. Supported by Presentation House Theatre, Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, and La Libélula.

Main Stage Shows

• Alma Raíz
• Aché Brasil Capoeira
• MNGWA Band
• Canto Vivo Choir
• Muévete Marimbas
• Moonweavings
• Nahualli Folklore
• Baile de Carnaval

Workshops

• This is How Latin America Sounds – La Libélula
• Alegría en Movimiento – Carla Alcántara
• Introduction to Capoeira – Capoeria Aché Brasil
• Brazilian Carnaval Mask – Mariana Frochtengarten
• Batucadinha – Dani Gramani
• Brazilian Carnival Dance – Luciana D’Anunciaçao

Workshops are free with mainstage ticket purchase. No experience necessary.

Ancillary Activities

• Silk Screen – Yaimel López
• Face Painting – Karen Morales
• Juanito The Puppet – Mary Soto
• Lotería (Mexican Bingo) – Carla Vallin

Any questions? Contact us at yupi@neworldtheatre.com or text us at +1 604-602-0007!

• Showtimes

  • Opening Night - Friday, October 16 6:00pm

  • Canto Vivo Choir - Saturday, October 17 1:00pm

  • Muévete Marimbas - Saturday, October 17 2:40pm

  • Moonweavings - Saturday, October 17 4:20pm

  • Moonweavings - Sunday, October 18 11:20am

  • Nahualli Folklore show - Sunday, October 18 2:00pm

  • Baile de Carnaval - Sunday, October 18 5:00pm

• Production Documents

  • Festival Program

• Accessibility

  All festival spaces are wheelchair accesible. Limited free public transit tickets. ASL/LSE available on request. Do you need help booking tickets. Let us help! Contact us at yupi@neworldtheatre.com or text us at +1 604-602-0007!