šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square, North of the Vancouver Art Gallery
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
About the Program
Immerse yourself in a variety of dance styles that reflect Mexico’s cultural tapestry. From the graceful elegance of ballet folklórico to the energetic footwork of zapateado, each dance tells a unique story and offers a glimpse into the country’s diverse heritage. Watch as skilled performers embody the spirit of Mexican traditions through intricate choreography, intricate footwork, and authentic costumes that dazzle the eye.
Nahualli (Nah-Wall-e) Folklore Society is a registered non-profit organization established in Vancouver, B.C. Canada since 2010. Our mission is to represent and share Mexican Culture through the art of dance.
The name "Nahualli" (Nah-Wall-e) derives from Nahuatl (Nah-Wah-til), an indigenous language of Mexico. It symbolizes an animal spirit or transformative force that safeguards and leads each individual from the instant of birth.
Nahualli specializes in Traditional Mexican Dance, encompassing "zapateado" techniques and skirt twirling, harmoniously blending them with Mexico's most beloved rhythms such as El Son, El Huapango, La Música Ranchera, Banda, Indigenous music, and numerous others.
From the Curating Team
TAIWANfest welcomes local artists to the stage in a presentation of live music and dance that reflects the transformation of cultural diversity.
About the Program
Immerse yourself in a variety of dance styles that reflect Mexico’s cultural tapestry. From the graceful elegance of ballet folklórico to the energetic footwork of zapateado, each dance tells a unique story and offers a glimpse into the country’s diverse heritage. Watch as skilled performers embody the spirit of Mexican traditions through intricate choreography, intricate footwork, and authentic costumes that dazzle the eye.
Nahualli (Nah-Wall-e) Folklore Society is a registered non-profit organization established in Vancouver, B.C. Canada since 2010. Our mission is to represent and share Mexican Culture through the art of dance.
The name "Nahualli" (Nah-Wall-e) derives from Nahuatl (Nah-Wah-til), an indigenous language of Mexico. It symbolizes an animal spirit or transformative force that safeguards and leads each individual from the instant of birth.
Nahualli specializes in Traditional Mexican Dance, encompassing "zapateado" techniques and skirt twirling, harmoniously blending them with Mexico's most beloved rhythms such as El Son, El Huapango, La Música Ranchera, Banda, Indigenous music, and numerous others.
From the Curating Team
TAIWANfest welcomes local artists to the stage in a presentation of live music and dance that reflects the transformation of cultural diversity.
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TAIWANfest Vancouver is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered here, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples of this land while we engage in meaningful conversations of culture and reconciliation.