01 Jan Chicha: Lineage of the Corn Woman
Chicha: Lineage of the Corn Woman, is a ceremony were we delve into the ancient art of fermenting Andean Chicha of Maíz. While we prepare this rich elixir around the Abuelo Fire, I’ll be sharing about the historical significance, biological essence, ancestral cosmology, and the profound role of women as the carriers of this medicine.
Chicha goes beyond a mere fermented drink; it embodies ancestral wisdom, a connection to the land, has medicinal importance, cultural heritage, and a legacy of social and political resistance.
This ceremony focuses on the role of female chicha brewers, who safeguard ancestral practices and honor the enduring legacies of indigenous and “campesino” communities in Colombia. Through Chicha we learn to nourish ourselves (body, mind and soul) and connect to our womb and the mother within.
This is an authentic tribute to cultural preservation through the beautiful art of fermenting Chicha of Maíz and an opportunity to contemplate collectively the meaning of wellbeing and culture.
In this journey I’ll be sharing ancestral songs and invite others to connect through our voices and personal stories.
Ana Paula Jimenez will be sharing Chicha: Lineage of the Corn Woman and Sacred Placenta: Wisdom of your Origin.
