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Day 3 : Cleansing Ceremony and Renewal of Robben Island
At this sacred hour, Mamo Lorenzo, a spiritual elder from the Sierra Nevada mountains of Colombia, will lead a ceremony of cleansing and renewal upon the land that once held the late Nelson Mandela and many others in captivity during the time of apartheid.
In deep reverence, Gogo Masechaba, representing the ancestral lineages of South Africa and the spirit of Mandela himself, will first call upon the land – asking permission to cleanse, to heal, and to restore balance.
Mohanji and the elders form a circle and together, their healings and prayers will weave across continents and histories, offering peace to the Earth and to all hearts still carrying the memory of that place.
Episodes From Day 1
Opening the Circle – With Dominic, Mohanji
& Guest of Honour Mathias de Stefano
As the sun rises upon this sacred gathering, we open our circle with hearts attuned to the Earth and the ancestors who walk beside us.
Guided by Dominic and Mohanji, and joined by our Guest of Honour, Mathias de Stefano, we begin this day in reverence — for the wisdom of the elders, for the lineage that lives through them, and for the sacred call that has brought us all together.
In this opening session, the elders will introduce themselves — their traditions, their lineages, their songs. Through voice and vibration, they will awaken the memory of who we are: one family of spirit, many paths converging in a single prayer for harmony and remembrance.
May these first words and songs open the way for unity, healing, and the re-weaving of ancient connections — between people, between worlds, and between the seen and the unseen.
Day 1 : Morning Introductions
Morning welcome session.
Introducing Dominic Venton and Mohanji Mathias de Stefano, Argentina, Lydia Kruiper, San People Queen Elouis, Korana Kingdom, Dumisani Mkhwanazi, Zulu, Gogo Masechaba, Swati & Ndebele/Sotho andPuna Kalama Dawson, Kauai
Day 1 : Afternoon Welcome Pt.1
Afternoon welcome session 1
Awhitia Mihaere : Maori
Verola Spider : Lakota, Pine Ridge Reservation
Ande Sombe : Sami, Norway
Day 1 : Afternoon Introductions Pt.2
Afternoon welcome session 2
Yube Kaxinawa: Huni, Amazon Brazil
Mamo Lorenzo: Sierra Nevada, Colombia
Maestro Don Hipolito: Cusco, Peru
Maestro Ketsembetsa: Shipibo, Peru
Images from today’s welcome ceremony, where the World Tribal Alliance Elders came together in spirit, song, and blessing.
Episodes From Day 2
All of today’s episodes are collected below — catch up on anything you missed and revisit your favourites at your own pace.
Day 2 : Cape Point Gathering
A Day of Ceremony, Healing and Connection
At this sacred meeting place—the Cradle of Humanity, where the dramatic confluence of two great oceans meets land and spirit—we gather in deep reverence. South African elders, global guests, and the guardians of this land unite for a day of healing, remembrance, and gratitude, celebrating the profound bonds connecting us to one another, to the Earth, and to all who came before.
Day 2 : Cape Point Gathering
Afternoon – Reflection & Blessing
In the afternoon, we hear from honoured guests and government officials of the importance of the Origins Event happening in South Africa.
We are treated to a moving performance from the South Africa Youth Choir.
Each elder offers a sacred artifact – a gift from their lineage – sharing its story and meaning. These handovers, received by Craig Foster, founder of the Origins museum, will be housed and treasured as part of the exhibitilon.
As the sun sets, Mohanji offers closing words – a blessing of healing, unity, and peace to carry forward.