Olongapo Disco Dreaming New Myth Across the Diaspora

Olongapo Disco: Dreaming New Myth Across the Diaspora

by Babay L. Angles / Angelica Janabajal Tolentino / Ifadoja Oyajokun

This year, through a series of public workshops, local artists/activists/community members have created a community sculpture, Doña Sueña, who transmutes intergenerational grief into healing and joy. We are inspired by our archive of BIPOC ancestral joy/grief technologies including rhythms, myths, processions, garments, dance, ritual, and environmental/political/social activism. Artists and community collaboratively designed an artistic joy centered creature to address a community problem within South East San Diego and beyond, answering the question: “What are the diasporic ancestral joy technologies within San Diego that we need to remember and create to survive and thrive?”.

We have visually, sonically, and kinesthetically integrated historical experiences of joy and struggle. Despite centuries of systemic oppression our community has endured, our work is a mobile altar of resilience.

WDC Exchange Pavilion is hosting a workshop lead by Babay L. Angles. We will be exploring the question, What are the ancestral joy technologies that we need to remember and create to survive and thrive? We may explore joy technologies, movement, song, rhythm, and garments our own diasporic ancestral legacies have used throughout history. Participants will be able to add their ancestors names, lands, and dreams they have onto Doña Sueña, our mobile altar. We will gather to remember/remix how to pray, move, and dream our freedom.

We are excited to share this beautiful prayer and dream of solidarity with you all.

Please join us!

In 2024, Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park will host the WDC Exchange Pavilion, an active space designed by Heleo Architecture in collaboration with Daniel Ruanova Studio. This Pavilion will serve as a symbolic space that connects our cross-border communities and will host various engaging activities.

From August to November 2024, the Exchange Pavilion will feature various activities, including talks, presentations, pop-up exhibits, and installations by community partners from both sides of the border.

This space will offer exciting and creative programs for everyone to enjoy.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Plaza de Panama, El Prado, San Diego, United States