Sinergia x CacaoLab - Cacao Gathering Festival

SLO below Cacao Dance & Cacao Ceremonies: A 2-Day Outdoor Gathering For the first time in Slovenia, we are welcoming you to a 2-day festival gathering devoted to Ceremonial Cacao, in collaboration with Sinergia and Cacao Laboratory, featuring Florencia Fridman (Argentina) and Tata Walter (Guatemala). The gathering is a space for dance, music, co-creation, and ancestral education. It is a journey of ceremony and true connection, where we move beyond the mind to rediscover who we are and express our most natural selves freely. In a world filled with constant noise, technology, and endless distractions, Cacao invites us to slow down and reconnect. Together, we will step away from the daily hustle and turn inward, allowing the heart to guide us through a journey of gratitude and authentic connection. In these two days, we will focus on the powerful medicine of Cacao, which will support us in our co-creation of free expression and exploration. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Traditional Cacao ceremonies and Ancient Wisdom: Authentic - Mayan ritual and storytelling led by Tata Walter and Florencia Fridman. - Cacao Dance: A movement journey with Manu. From quiet grounding to high-energy joy. - Voice & Rhythm: Finding your own expression through drumming and song. - Community Connection: Open jams and fire-side sharing under the stars. - Ceremonial Cacao preparation: Learn how to prepare your own ceremonial cup of cacao. THE LOGISTICS: 📍 Location: Gradiško Jezero, Slovenia (Mazi’jev Grič) 📅 Date: August 28th – 29th, 2026 🎫Tickets: https://fienta.com/sl/sinergia ⛺ Stay: Campsite available on-site. For those seeking more comfort, Glamping options are available - https://mazijevgric.si/ No distractions. Just the lake, the fire, and the tribe. 🤎 📜 THE PROGRAM Day 1: Roots & Connection - Intro Circle: Opening the space together. - Traditional Cacao Ceremony: Led by Tata Walter (Mayan Kaqchikel tradition) and Florencia Fridman. A journey rooted in the Cholq’ij (sacred calendar) to explore the elements and the heart’s wisdom. - Singing Circle with Arijana Aska: Harmonizing through the power of voice. Open Jam around the Fire: Connecting through music and presence. Day 2: Expression & Expansion - Morning Mayan-inspired Yoga Flow: Awakening the body in nature. - Vocal Activation & Drumming Circle: Releasing our authentic rhythm. - Discussion Panel: Featuring Florencia Fridman, Tata Walter, and Manu. "Ceremony before Ceremony": A co-created ritual of preparing the Cacao. - Traditional Cacao Ceremony: Led by Tata Walter (Mayan Kaqchikel tradition) and Florencia Fridman. - Cacao Dance with Manu: Ecstatic Dance DJ set supported by live instruments. - Open Jam around the Fire: Closing the circle with celebration. THE CO-CREATORS 🔹 TATA WALTER (Guatemala) Hailing from the shores of Lake Atitlán, Tata Walter (Walter Quiacain) is a respected Spiritual Guide (Ajq'ij) of the Mayan Kaqchikel tradition. As a keeper of the sacred Mayan calendar (Cholq’ij), he brings a lifetime of ancestral wisdom to our circle. His work bridges the gap between ancient traditions and modern life, helping us understand our place within the natural world and the spiritual elements that guide us. 🔹 FLORENCIA FRIDMAN (Argentina/NYC) Florencia is a visionary and the co-founder of Cacao Laboratory. Having spent years studying under Mayan elders in Guatemala, she serves as a bridge between indigenous wisdom and the global community. She is a multi-disciplinary artist who weaves together yoga, sound, and plant medicine to help people silence the mind and reconnect with the intelligence of the heart. 🔹 MANUEL WEDRA - MANU (Sinergia) On of the co-founder and driving forces behind the Sinergia and Flows projects, Manuel is a dedicated researcher of human potential through movement, ancestral wisdom and authentic expression. He creates safe, grounded environments where music and dance become tools for deep self-exploration. As a DJ and facilitator, he specializes in holding the space, guiding participants from gentle inward reflection to high-energy, ecstatic expression. ABOUT CEREMONIAL CACAO Cacao is a gentle yet powerful heart-opening plant medicine. As its warmth moves through the body, it helps soften emotional blocks, nurture self-love, invites connection and bring greater clarity and intention into our lives. It creates a supportive space where genuine connection can flourish and creativity can awaken. Theobroma cacao is an ancient plant that nourishes our body and spirit in profound ways. 💸 Early Bird Prices: - 2-Day Pass – Friday & Saturday (includes all workshops): €72 - Friday Day Pass – includes the Cacao Ceremony: €39 - Saturday Day Pass – Cacao Dance (entry after 4:00 PM; workshops not included): €33 - Camping Pass (full weekend): €15 - Children under 14: Free entry 🎟 Join us for this unique experience by the Gradiško lake ❤️ 🙌 Get your tickets today: https://fienta.com/sinergia If you have any questions write us on [email protected] or [email protected] SLO Cacao Dance & Kakavove ceremonije: 2-dnevno druženje v naravi Prvič v Sloveniji vas vabimo na dvodnevni festivalski dogodek, posvečen ceremonialnemu kakavu, ki nastaja v sodelovanju med Sinergio in Cacao Laboratory. Z nami bosta posebna gosta Florencia Fridman (Argentina/NYC) in Tata Walter (Gvatemala). To druženje je prostor za ples, glasbo, soustvarjanje in učenje o starodavnih modrostih. Je potovanje ceremonije in pristne povezanosti, kjer stopimo onkraj uma, da bi ponovno odkrili, kdo smo, in svobodno izrazili svoj naravni jaz. V svetu, polnem nenehnega hrupa, tehnologije in neskončnih motenj, nas kakav vabi, da upočasnimo. Skupaj bomo stopili iz vsakodnevnega tempa in se obrnili navznoter ter dovolili srcu, da nas vodi skozi potovanje hvaležnosti in iskrene povezanosti. V teh dveh dneh se bomo osredotočili na močno medicino kakava, ki nas bo podpirala pri soustvarjanju svobodnega izražanja in raziskovanja. ✨ KAJ PRIČAKOVATI: - Tradicionalne kakavove ceremonije in starodavna modrost: Avtentični majevski rituali in pripovedovanje zgodb pod vodstvom Tate Walterja in Florencie Fridman. - Cacao Dance: GibaIno potovanje z Manujem – od mirne prizemljitve do visokoenergijske radosti. - Glas in ritem: Iskanje lastnega izraza skozi bobnanje in petje. - Povezovanje skupnosti: Odprti "jami" in druženje ob ognju pod zvezdami. - Priprava ceremonialnega kakava: Naučite se, kako pripraviti svojo skodelico ceremonialnega kakava. LOGISTIKA: 📍 Lokacija: Gradiško jezero, Slovenija (Mazi’jev grič) 📅 Datum: 28. – 29. avgust 2026 🎫 Vstopnice: https://fienta.com/sl/sinergia ⛺ Bivanje: Na voljo je prostor za kampiranje. Za tiste, ki si želite več udobja, so na voljo možnosti glampinga na: https://mazijevgric.si/ Brez motenj. Samo jezero, ogenj in pleme. 🤎 📜 PROGRAM 1. dan: Korenine in povezovanje - Uvodni krog: Skupno odpiranje prostora. Tradicionalna kakavova ceremonija: Vodita Tata Walter (majevska tradicija Kaqchikel) in Florencia Fridman. Potovanje, ukoreninjeno v Cholq’ij (sveti koledar), za raziskovanje elementov in modrosti srca. - Intuitivni pevski krog z Arijano Aska: Harmonizacija skozi moč glasu. - Open Jam ob ognju: Povezovanje skozi glasbo in prisotnost. 2. dan: Izražanje in širjenje - Jutranja joga z majevskim navdihom: Prebujanje telesa v naravi. - Vokalna aktivacija & bobnarski krog: Sproščanje našega avtentičnega ritma. - Pogovorni panel: Raziskovanje z Florencio Fridman, Tato Walterjem in Manujem. - "Ceremonija pred ceremonijo": Soustvarjen ritual priprave kakava. - Tradicionalna kakavova ceremonija: Vodita Tata Walter in Florencia Fridman. - Cacao Dance z Manujem: Ecstatic Dance DJ set ob podpori žive glasbe. - Open Jam ob ognju: Zaključek kroga s praznovanjem. ✨ SOUSTVARJALCI 🔹 TATA WALTER (Gvatemala): Tata Walter (Walter Quiacain) prihaja z obal jezera Atitlán in je spoštovan duhovni vodnik (Ajq'ij) majevske tradicije Kaqchikel. Kot varuh svetega majevskega koledarja (Cholq’ij) v naš krog prinaša življenjsko modrost prednikov. Njegovo delo premošča vrzel med starodavnimi tradicijami in sodobnim življenjem. 🔹 FLORENCIA FRIDMAN (Argentina/NYC): Florencia je vizionarka in soustanoviteljica Cacao Laboratory. Leta učenja pri majevskih starešinah v Gvatemali so jo oblikovala v most med domorodnim znanjem in globalno skupnostjo. Je multidisciplinarna umetnica, ki prepleta jogo, zvok in rastlinsko medicino za ponovno povezavo z inteligenco srca. 🔹 MANUEL WEDRA - MANU (Sinergia) Soustanovitevlj projektov Sinergia in Flows, Manuel je predan raziskovalec človeškega potenciala skozi gibanje in avtentično izražanje. Ustvarja varna, prizemljena okolja, kjer glasba in ples postaneta orodji za globoko samoraziskovanje. Kot DJ in facilitator vodi udeležence od nežne refleksije do visokoenergijskega, ekstatičnega izražanja. 🤎 O CEREMONIALNEM KAKAVU Kakav je nežna, a močna rastlinska medicina za odpiranje srca. Ko se njegova toplina premika po telesu, pomaga omehčati čustvene blokade, spodbuja ljubezen do sebe in prinaša jasnost v naša življenja. Ustvarja podporni prostor, kjer cvetita iskrena povezanost in kreativnost. Theobroma cacao je starodavna rastlina, ki na globok način nahrani naše telo in duha. 💸 Early Bird cena: - 2-dnevna vstopnica – petek in sobota (vključuje vse delavnice): 72 € - Dnevna vstopnica za petek – vključuje kakavovo ceremonijo: 39 € - Dnevna vstopnica za soboto – Cacao Dance (vstop po 16.00, delavnice niso vključene): 33 € - Vstopnica za kampiranje (celoten vikend): 15 € - Za otroke do 14. leta: brezplačen vstop 🎟 Pridružite se nam na tej edinstveni izkušnji ob Gradiškem jezeru! ❤️ 🙌 Nakup vstopnic: https://fienta.com/sl/sinergia Če imate kakršna koli vprašanja, nam pišite na [email protected] ali [email protected].