# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico An immersive evening of sound, story, and ritual. Claudio shares a deeply personal offering inspired by his recent journey to Mexico City, you’ll get to experience his unique project, Xochipilli’s Eye (Zo-chee-pee-lee). Through live sound, storytelling, and ceremony, Claudio brings the spirit of Xochipilli—the Mexica god of music, flowers, arts, and sacred plants—to Wellington. He returned with rare, handcrafted instruments and the wisdom of prehispanic musicians, ready to share a deeply authentic experience. What the evening holds: A gentle cleansing on arrival using copal and herbs Stories of music in ancient times A powerful opening ceremony with the conch shell & altar Live music on clay flutes, drums, ocarinas, shells & more—creating magical shamanic atmospheres A closing traditional chant & deep relaxation Plant-based dinner & dessert served afterwards! What to bring: Comfortable clothing A fruit or flower if you feel to offer to the altar No prior experience needed. Meet Claudio Escutia, your host Born into a musical family in Mexico City, Claudio’s lifelong passion for sound has taken him across the globe - from studying jazz in Montreal to mastering Tibetan singing bowls in Kathmandu. His music weaves together classical training, world instruments (Sitar, Esraj, Harmonium, and more), and a deep reverence for sound as medicine. Ready to unwind and recharge through the magic of vibration? Learn more or listen to Claudio’s music here: SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/claudioescutiasounds Instagram https://www.instagram.com/claudio_yoga_sound_healing Facebook https://www.facebook.com/soundhealingyogamusicclaudio ................................................................................................ Booking for Thursday is recommended! For more details and to book please go here-- tinyurl.com/ThursdayOnPurposeEvents............................................................................................... Make Thursdays your night to connect and take a break from your week. Events range from creative workshops, wellness courses to entertaining experiences. All within a down-to-earth and welcoming space. Each event wraps up with a plant-based dinner and dessert. ............................................................................................... Bhakti Lounge 1/175 Vivian Street Wellington bhaktilounge.org.nz - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/ancestral-journey-music-and-ritual-from-ancient-mexico/200030132629638 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, live-music, health-wellness, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 19 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wellington - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 175 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 - **lat**: -41.29454 - **long**: 174.77377 - **full address**: 175 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a81386ee12f269e026d8943972e2650d8113019145ad092c9a1f16a4dfce6406-rimg-w1200-h628-dc181a12-gmir?v=1781517441 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico being held? - **A:** Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am at 175 Vivian Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico? - **A:** Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico is organized by Bhakti Lounge Wellington.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ancestral Journey: Music & Ritual from Ancient Mexico is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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