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Chayag means, “to arrive” in Quichua, the indigenous language of the Incas. This group has been sharing and preserving the ancestral music, dance and culture of the indigenous people of the Andes for more than 20 years.
The group’s dedication to the music, dance and cultural expression has been well recognized in South America, Europe and the US.
Chayag was founded in Quito, Ecuador. In the early days Chayag traveled around many countries in Europe, the Middle East and far as Australia, participating in many festivals celebrating multiculturalism.
Through the years, Chayag has shared the stage with a wide range of artists of different ethnic backgrounds.
In the Year 2000, Chayag member Alex Ll. settled in the US where he began performing in different venues such us schools, colleges, public libraries, music festivals and a wide range of public and private events. New members were incorporated with varying musical backgrounds. Today Chayag’s musicians and dancers come from Ecuador, Mexico and the US.
Chayag presents an exciting program of folkloric music and dance from the Andean region, using a wide variety of authentic instruments, including the Charango (ten string lute), El Bombo (Andean drum), Quena and Zamponas (Native South American Flutes), guitar among others.
Chayag performs and shares information on the history and legends behind these unique instruments and dances, including the indigenous, European, and African influences on them.
They bring the sounds and dances of Latin America to life as they play and share the stories and traditions of the people and culture from whom they come.
Through folkloric music, they hope to inspire interest and concern for those beyond their borders and provide audiences with new insights on Latin America. The program is appropriate for audiences of all ages. It is very energetic, entertaining, enlightening and very hands-on!
Chayag invites you on a magical journey to the land of this marvelous culture. Through the songs and dances they will share with you the hopes for a more peaceful humanity.
A special thanks to
our sponsors!
- Tesoro Mandan Refinery
- Basin Electric Power Cooperative
- Image Printing
- Advanced Business Methods
- Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Theodore Jamerson Elementary
- United Tribes Technical College
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