"The geometry of the project draws from the muyuna, the whirlpool formed at the meeting point of rivers and understood in Kukama cosmology as a passage between worlds."
"Since 2024, MuyunaFest has developed from this context as a floating film festival dedicated to the defense of the world's rainforests."
"The structure is organized around a 14-meter-diameter circular platform, supported by more than..."
In Belén, Peru, the Itaya River's seasonal flooding creates a unique environment for a floating cinema, the Floating Stage for MuyunaFest. This initiative, developed by the Espacio Común Association, serves as a space for education, gathering, and cultural production. The design draws inspiration from Kukama cosmology, symbolizing a connection between worlds. MuyunaFest, launched in 2024, focuses on rainforest preservation and includes audiovisual training and public programming, transforming the river into a site for community engagement and artistic expression.
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