Caminé, caminé,y caminé, pero nunca llegué…

Overview

The story, originally written for the stage by Veronica Mercedes Ponce De Leon & Francisco Javier Carbajal, follows the abridged life of a young mexican punk rocker who seeks to find new opportunities across the Tijuana, Mexico border. Confusion and tragedy ensues which results in our protagonist being lost in the Mexicali desert. The cast is made up of members of the community that supports Ollin Yoliztlin Calmecac in their ultimate goal of proliferating Mexicayotl cultural programming throughout the greater Philadelphia area. This event will also feature a showing of the Documentary “¿Y nosotros que?” Which will play as people arrive, take their seats, and enjoy some of the free food that will be provided. This film similarly follows the story of immigrants in the city that have been faced with adversity and left behind by their governments in the wake of the pandemic.

This free event is wheelchair accessible, family friendly and part of The Fringe Arts Festival network of shows and events. Taking place at The Rotunda, West Philadelphia, 4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 – Tues. September 10th & 17th, 2024 at 6:30pm.

About the Artist

 

Our Mission
The mission of OLLIN YOLIZTLI CALMECAC is to investigate, understand, and raise awareness of the MEXICAYOTL culture, which flourished in Mexico prior to the arrival of the Spanish in 1492.

Here at Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, and since our beginnings in 2003, we’ve been driven by the same ideas we initially founded our Non-Profit Organization upon support, empowerment, and progress.

Dealing with the challenges of today's globalization requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words.

 

Our power doesn't solely reside in the principles we uphold but, most crucially, in the proactive endeavors we undertake. Since our inception in 2003, we've grasped the notion that through collaboration, we can tackle challenges with greater efficiency. This realization drove our decision to establish Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. Our unwavering commitment is dedicated to instigating positive transformations across all our pursuits.

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Meaning of Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac, translates from the Aztec language Nahuatl as.,

("School of the Blood that moves in the heart")

Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac

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