Free Mexica evening at the Musée du Quai Branly, here's the program

This summer, the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac takes us on a journey to Mexico for its new exhibition. Until September 8, 2024, the famous Parisian museum unveils the installation"Mexica, des dons et des dieux au Templo Mayor". As its name suggests, this exhibition plunges us into the rich and fascinating history of Mesoamerican archaeology.

Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: the Musée du Quai Branly exhibition unveiled
Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to October 6, 2024. [Read more]

As part of this exhibition, the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is offering a free"Mexica" evening (subject to availability) this Friday, July 5, 2024 from 8pm.

For this unique event, the Musée du Quai Branly has announced a range of activities, including music (DJ set and concert), a drag show, dance initiations and performances, live painting, mini-visits and cocktail demos. An opportunity to learn more about Mexican culture and heritage. In other good news, this"Mexica" evening is free (no reservations required), but subject to availability. It will take place in the different areas of the museum, as well as in the heart of the garden.

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Mexica evening at the Musée du Quai Branly, the full program

Friday, July 5, 2024 from 8pm to 1am (program subject to change)

• DANCE PERFORMANCES BY THE V.I.D.D.A COLLECTIVE
  Dancers and choreographers Paulina Ruiz Carballido and Stéphanie Janaina of the V.I.D.D.A Collective offer an evening-long immersion in the memory of Mesoamerican cultures, unveiling a performance combining voice and body.
  
  
• LIVE PAINTING: RUTH MORELOS
  Artist Ruth Morelos gives form to the divinities and legends of the Mexicas, creating a live fresco throughout the evening.
  
  
• MEXICAN MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS
  Learn more about Mexican mixology from Pierre Ambrosini!
  
  
• MEXICA" EXHIBITION FLASH TOURS
  Follow the guides on a journey to the heart of Mexican civilization.
  
  
• MEXICA QUIZ
  Take part in a fun, interactive quiz to better understand the influence of Mexican and pre-Hispanic culture on pop culture.
  
  
• TALK: THE "CORRIDOS TUMBADOS" PHENOMENON
  Thanks to this talk, you'll learn all about the musical phenomenon of " corridos tumbados ", at the crossroads of traditional Mexican music and trap.
  
  
• SHOW: QUETZAL DRAG SHOW
  The musée du quai Branly welcomes French-Mexican Drag Queen Quetzal.
  
  
• CONCERT: KUMBIA BORUKA
  Don't miss this"Mexica" evening with the group Kumbia Boruka, featuring Mexican cumbia.
  
  
• REGGAETON AND PERREO INITIATION
  Discover the origins of reggaeton with dancer and teacher Carla Naté, and learn the dance steps.
  
  
• VISITS: THE SOUND WORLD OF THE MEXICAS
  Immerse yourself in the world of the Mexicas and discover the role of music in Mexican culture.
  
  
• DJ SET: RARA MA RABBIA
  To round off the"Mexica" evening in style, the museum presents an eclectic set by DJ Rara Ma Rabbia.

There will also be an ephemeral bar and photocall throughout the evening. The full program is available on the Musée du Quai Branly's official website.