SATURDAY MARCH 21 6-8 pm Space is limited for this event pre-registration/payment is required. To reserve please call 973-573-8530. Exchange $40 pp Book Presentation: Alessandra will speak about her personal healing journey with the Black Madonna and her unique research that led her to write the book. Learn about the myths, legends and rituals from the Southern Italy and the Ancient Sacred Sites of the Black Madonna. Books will be available for sale and signing.
The presentation will be followed by Sacred Chants and a Ceremonial Dance and Drum workshop sharing some of the traditional sacred healing chants, dance and drumming in honor of the Black Madonna, that are featured in the book.
More About The Workshop: Participants will be taken on an enchanting journey of discovery of the seven Black Madonnas, following the ancient Neapolitan legend, known as the "Seven Sisters" in Southern Italy. This trip into traditional legends, miracles and history, transports audiences to a time and place where an unbroken and ancient tradition continues today with processions, drumming rituals, chanting and sensual dancing in honor of the Black Madonna of Montevergine, who is considered the most important of the seven sisters. She continues to be venerated on a high sacred mountain, which pilgrims still climb barefoot while chanting and drumming in her honor.