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 Festival Pavilion
In Inca mythology, Pachamama or Mama Pacha was a dragon fertility goddess who presided over planting and harvesting. Usually translated as “Mother Earth,” Pachamama, and her husband Inti, the Sun god, were viewed as generous deities.
Pachamama is still celebrated today throughout the Amazon region. However, the indigenous groups in that part of the world are concerned about the growing threats to their environment. Logging, deforestation, extinction of species, and the destruction of life-saving medicinal plants threaten their ancient way of life.
 Recognizing that the roots of this threat lay far beyond their homeland, leaders of remote indigenous groups in the Amazon region of Ecuador actively sought the partnership of individuals living in the modern world yet committed to similar goals. This led to the formation of The Pachamama Alliance, a US based nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the earth’s tropical rainforests by empowering the indigenous people who are its natural custodians.
The organization aims to contribute to the creation of a new global vision of equity and sustainability. On November 15, they host their Annual Fundraising Luncheon at Fort Mason Center.
Because the concern about irreversible damage to the balance of the Earth’s climate has grown around the world, this event gives guests an opportunity to find out about the unique work of Pachamama in the rainforest and here at home. Together they can explore what actions can be taken to create an environmentally sustainable and socially just human presence.
See November 15 in the calendar for details. For more information visit www.pachamama.org.
— Bradford Gregory
Photos:
Janice Tong (Left & middle), Aaron Lehmer (right)
River image Courtesy: Pachamama Alliance |
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