Momopochtia
A project lead by Oscar Lobo Mireles, Momopochtia guides Indigenous communities in reclaiming their fundamental pre-Hispanic culture, spiritual values and essential practices for cultural continuity. This includes re-activation of sacred historical sites used in ceremony and celebration before the Spanish conquest.
Today, the majority of pre-hispanic sacred sites and temples are now restricted from their original use and peoples. They are now often only preserved as historical museums and tourist destinations.
Momopochita stands up for people to have access to their original places of worship as a way to continue their living culture. These people deserve to use their original medicines, prayer spaces and preserve their culture for future generations to come.
The original peoples before the Hispanic conquest are still alive and well. It is now a practice of reviving the roots of these vibrant cultures that still live in the blood and hearts of the people today.
The cultural practices of these people emphasize the importance of living in harmony with the Earth and gift humanity with tools for balance and reciprocity with Spirit & Nature.
This project supports the Nahua, the Maya, the Matlatzinca, the Otomi, the Tlahuica, the Mixtec, the Popoloca, and the Chichimeca, among other indigenous peoples of Mexico to reclaim their living culture.
"In this increasingly changing world with new technologies, the preservation of Indigenous culture is fundamental, as it holds enormous philosophical wealth and knowledge of natural resources that can help solve the new challenges facing humanity."
- Oscar Lobo Mireles, founder of Momopochita
core objectives:
By reviving ancestral ceremonies at significant pre-Hispanic ceremonial centers of Mexico, the culture remains vibrant and alive, and the Spirit of the Earth is able to benefit from these sacred offerings as well as all of humanity.
practice
PROMOTE
To ensure cultural engagement and accessibility is available to all pre-hispanic people, and for children and youth of indigenous communities to have the ability to connect with their cultural traditions with pride, joy and knowledge; without facing discrimination.
PRESERVE
To equip new generations with the original tools of ancestral wisdom that elevate the human spirit, protect the natural resources of the Earth, and honor the forces of nature.
13 Ceremonies
These traditions include ceremonies and dances performed according to the pre-Hispanic calendar, known worldwide as the Aztec calendar.
These ceremonies are held at 13 pre-Hispanic ceremonial centers in Mexico.
