Veanvé (English Subtitles)

Veanvé is an environmental infrastructure for pluriversal pedagogy and planetary ocean health.
The Center aims to safeguard the traditional knowledge and ecosystems of Colombia's Tribugá Gulf, which was designated as a Hope Spot in 2019 due to its significant contribution to planetary ocean health, making it one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world.
Most recently the gulf was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO for being one of the few ecosystems in the world that is in balance.
VEANVÉ materializes the evolution of the Pacific Migration Festival, transitioning from an event-based strategy, spearheaded by local organization, Mano Cambiada, since 2010, into a productive and pedagogical infrastructure.
Annually the Festival brings together 1,000 young participants, offering a scientific, sporting, and cultural experience, to celebrate the uniqueness of their region as a safe place for humpback whales to migrate thousands of kilometers to give birth.
This narrative replaces the preconceived notion that Tribugá is a violent and hopeless place, with one that emphasizes love and life. The Festival recognizes the crucial role of women as the foundation of the territory.
VEANVÉ asks how can architecture:
Strengthen trans-generational, multiethnic, and multicultural ties as a means for black and indigenous identity?
Foster digital technologies and embodied practices (botany, gastronomy, dance, music, theater) to equip children and youth with practical tools that enable their agency as guardians of their territory and biodiversity?
Support bio-cultural entrepreneurship to become sustainable?
We are looking for allies to make this dream happen.
Feel free to reach out :)