THE CHAKANA - APRIL 2025
MINGLING
Saturday
7 pm
Monthly Community Gathering: A night filled with music, dance, and other art forms!
THE CHAKANA
April 2025
April 26, 2025
Lead Artist: Carolina Rojas
Join us on April 26 for a lively evening of music and connection at Saturday Mingling from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM! We’re excited to welcome Rimay Canada, an Andean music group that has been sharing the rich traditions of Ecuadorian folk music for over 20 years. Their performances bring together multiple generations of musicians, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Andean culture.
Rimay Canada’s energetic rhythms and captivating melodies have taken them across the globe, from Korea to Japan to Russia, where they’ve delighted audiences with their performances. This is your chance to experience their music firsthand and connect with others in a welcoming, community-driven environment. Whether you're a fan of world music or new to Andean sounds, this evening promises a fun and cultural celebration of music and dance.
Get your free tickets now and don’t miss out on this special evening of live music and great company!
This Mingling event is part of Jamii's April cycle, guided by lead artist Carolina Rojas, and centred around the theme of the Chakana—an ancestral Andean symbol representing the connection between the spiritual, earthly, and inner realms. Through workshops in dancing, painting, crafting, sewing,singing and creative writing, we’ll reflect on how these ancient teachings resonate with our modern lives, connecting us to nature, the cycles of life, and our community. “This is an invitation to reinterpret the meaning of the Chakana, connecting its ancient wisdom with our modern experiences.” – Carolina Rojas.
Photos by Jae Yang
Carolina Rojas
Carolina Rojas, a dancer, choreographer, and arts administrator. She earned a Dance Interpretation degree from Las Americas University in Santiago de Chile. In 2012, she co-founded 'Danza Independiente Antofagasta,' aiming to expand dance horizons in her hometown. Carolina initiated the 'Interpreters in Dance School' project in 2013, providing free training to aspiring dancers, fostering community growth and education.
Since moving to Canada in 2017, she has expanded her repertoire, contributed to the Dance Migration Company, and volunteered with Chilean associations, sharing her cultural heritage and commitment to community empowerment.
Carolina’s vision prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility, particularly for Latin American communities in Toronto facilitating artist exchanges.
Carolina is not only our Lead Artist for April at Jamii, she is also our Metcalf Intern, managing programs such as Belonging and Laini, excelling in arts management.
Photo by Sabrine S. Hakam