A 6-day documentary immersion in the Fiesta Patronal de San Miguel de Chinchurajra, one of the most intense festivities in the Callejón de Conchucos, with mentorship from photographer Tomás Munita.
Direct mentorship from photographer Tomás Munita
Immersion in the Fiesta Patronal of San Miguel de Chinchurajra
More than 30 pachacas (dance groups) converging on the annex
Daily portfolio review and a final exhibition
Certificate of participation
Arrival in Lima
Reception and dinner in Lima, introduction to the residency, departure to Huaraz at 11 PM by bus
Lima to Huaraz
Arrival in Huaraz at 6:00 AM, in the department of Áncash, transfer to Hotel/Museo Churup for breakfast, departure at 8:30 to Chacas via Huascarán National Park at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca. Arrival in Chacas, Hostal Casona de Chacas, a first look around town, lunch and a visit to the Chinchurrajra festival. In the evening, selecting and editing material.
Photographers in the field
Visit to the San Miguelito festival in two groups. Group 1 goes in the morning while group 2 explores the area around town; groups switch at 1:30 PM. The van will pick up group 1 and drop off group 2, and this same routine repeats every day in this town. This rotation lets participants build a broader photographic repertoire, covering festivals, ceremonies, dance, music, landscapes and architecture.
Festival in Chinchurrajra
Documentary immersion in the Fiesta Patronal: pachacas, costumes, music and Andean religiosity. Residency session. Reviewing, selecting and editing material.
Festival in Chinchurajra: last day
A full day of documentary work in the field. Group work selecting and editing
Departure from Chacas to Huaraz after breakfast
Transfer to Huaraz, arrival at Hotel Churup, free afternoon for those who want to keep working on their edits for the final show, or simply take the afternoon off.
Editing day and preparing the exhibition
This day we'll work at the hotel finishing the last editing details. At 6 PM we'll begin the individual exhibition and hand out certificates, followed by dinner and the closing of the residency. Last night at the hotel
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