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Join Centro Cultural Techantit for a powerful two-day commemorative event honoring heritage and human rights.About this Event
"Discovering Dominga" Film Screening & Commemoration
Event Overview
Join us for a profound two-day event hosted by Centro Cultural Techantit. We begin with a special screening of the award-winning documentary Discovering Dominga, followed by a sacred ceremony to honor the resilience of indigenous communities.
Screening – Discovering Dominga
- Date: March 12, 2026 | Time: 6:00 PM (1-hour run time)
- Location: Centro Cultural Techantit Office, 1930 Wilshire Blvd #504, Los Angeles, CA
Discovering Dominga chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of Denese Becker, a woman living in Iowa who discovers she is actually Dominga Sic Ruiz, a survivor of the 1982 Rio Negro massacre in Guatemala. The film follows her emotional return to her ancestral village as she uncovers her past, confronts historical trauma, and joins a landmark struggle for justice and human rights.
Part 2: Commemoration Ceremony
- Date: March 13, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: Tower 54, Dockweiler Beach, CA 90293
The second day serves as a dedicated space for reflection and remembrance. We gather to honor those impacted by the ongoing violations of human rights in Guatemala and across Abya Yala. This ceremony is an invitation to stand in solidarity with indigenous struggles for peace and reconciliation.
Why Attend?
- Experience a "searing testimony to a hemispheric tragedy" through powerful independent cinema.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context of the Guatemalan Civil War and the resilience of the Maya people.
- Participate in a community-led space for healing and collective memory.
Registration Information
This event is open to all who wish to learn and stand in solidarity. Register now to secure your place for one or both days of this moving tribute to truth and heritage.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1930 Wilshire Blvd suite 504, 1930 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
Tickets
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