Sacred Harvest – Preserving Wirikuta with Don Rafa

Sacred Harvest – Preserving Wirikuta with Don Rafa

This is a donation-based Fundraiser, all proceeds go to the Wirikuta Preservation Project.

We invite you to a special evening with Marakame Don Rafael Pizano (Don Rafa), a revered Wixárika elder and healer. For over 50 years, Don Rafa has walked the ancient pilgrimage routes of his people, carrying songs, prayers, and ancestral wisdom. Today he serves as a guardian of the Wirikuta Preservation Project, protecting one of the most sacred landscapes of Mexico against threats from mining, industrial agriculture, and unregulated tourism.

The Wixárika Nation (Huichol people) are the original guardians of the sacred cactus hikuri (peyote) and protectors of the desert of Wirikuta, where it grows wild. Their culture holds an unbroken lineage of ancestral knowledge, never broken by colonialism. At the heart of their healing traditions stand the Marakames — healers who speak the language of fire, diagnose illness and trauma, and keep balance between the human and the spirit world after a lifetime of deep training and pilgrimage. To learn from them is a rare honor.

This evening is hosted by Baba Asia, who will guide the gathering and offer saffron tea as we share in community.

Program

• Film Screening – ITSANAXA: The Sacred Harvest 67-min documentary (2025) directed by Emilios Goutas Language: Wixárika (Huichol) with English subtitles Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcsSceIQKbo | Subtitled

• Stories & Q&A with Don Rafa

• Prayer songs from the Wixárika tradition

• Music & Art by Miguel Carrillo

• Art exhibition & handcrafted stand — unique creations inspired by Wixárika tradition

• Fundraiser for the Wirikuta Preservation Project

Don Rafael Pizano (Don Rafa) — Marakame elder of the Wixárika Nation, carrying five decades of healing, pilgrimage, and ceremonial work

Miguel Carrillo — Wixárika musician, artist, and craftsman, sharing his music and bringing forward artworks and handcrafts rooted in his tradition.

Emilios Goutas— Director of ITSANAXA – The Sacred Harvest, capturing Wixárika cosmovision through myth, ritual, and daily life.

Baba Asia (Sajad) — Artist, poet, and founder of One New Planet. As host of the evening, Baba Asia will hold the space and offer saffron tea to the gathering.

Collaboration This special gathering is held in partnership with the House of Consciousness, a transformative space in Oslo offering workshops, events, and experiences designed to cultivate sustainable habits and support a more balanced, conscious lifestyle.

Let’s gather in Oslo to honor ancestral voices, support the protection of sacred lands, and carry the CosmoVision of Wirikuta into our shared future

Daytime (Optional) Don Rafa will also offer a few private healing sessions earlier in the day. Very limited spots – contact us directly to reserve. - Booking@hocoslo.no