Talks and presentations
Speakers and Educational Contributors
Presenting voices participating in educational dialogue around Colombian ceremonial traditions, music, ecology, oral knowledge systems, and cultural preservation.
Camino al Sol actively participates in educational and cultural dialogue. Our contributors engage in talks, interviews, panels, podcasts, documentaries, and classroom contexts to foster a deeper understanding of living traditions. Our focus in these spaces is strictly on cultural and educational exchange.
Diego Marmolejo
Traditional Knowledge Holder & Cultural Authority
Diego Marmolejo is a traditional knowledge holder from the Siona tradition of the Lower Putumayo region. With over two decades of dedicated practice, he offers profound insight into indigenous ecological perspectives, oral history, and traditional botanical systems. In educational contexts, he speaks to the deep relationship between territory, culture, and preservation.
Educational Focus
- •Traditional botanical medicine
- •Indigenous ecology and territory
- •Colombian cultural history
- •Oral traditions
Participation Formats
- •Documentary participation
- •Moderated conversations
Samuel Vélez
Educational Coordinator & Representative
Samuel Vélez Arismendy acts as a bridge between traditional ecological knowledge systems and modern institutional contexts. With extensive experience in cross-cultural dialogue, he represents Camino al Sol in educational settings, translating complex traditional practices into accessible formats for academic, documentary, and cultural exchange.
Educational Focus
- •Cross-cultural dialogue
- •Community and integration
- •Preservation and ethics
- •Interdisciplinary dialogue
Participation Formats
- •Guest lectures
- •Conference panels
- •Podcast interviews
- •Classroom visits
Andrea Diaz
Specialist in Traditional Practices
Andrea Diaz is a community leader and specialist in traditional botanical therapies. Her work centers on the transmission of generational knowledge regarding family care, holistic health models, and the cultural significance of plant-based practices in Colombian communities.
Educational Focus
- •Generational knowledge transfer
- •Community wellness models
- •Botanical therapies
- •Cultural family practices
Participation Formats
- •Documentary participation
- •Cultural dialogue sessions
- •Moderated conversations
Camilo Campo
Cultural Musician & Sound Researcher
Camilo Campo focuses on the intersection of traditional music, soundscape ecology, and cultural preservation. With a background in audio production, he studies and shares the ceremonial use of sound, indigenous instrumentation, and the role of music in community cohesion and historical continuity.
Educational Focus
- •Ceremonial music traditions
- •Soundscape ecology
- •Cultural preservation through audio
- •Traditional instrumentation
Participation Formats
- •Guest lectures
- •Podcast interviews
- •Cultural dialogue sessions
- •Classroom visits
Available Formats
Our contributors are available for various institutional and media contexts:
- Guest lectures
- Moderated conversations
- Conference panels
- Classroom visits
- Podcast interviews
- Documentary participation
- Cultural dialogue sessions
Planning Educational Engagements
To ensure a productive and respectful dialogue, educational invitations should clearly outline:
- The intended audience and institutional context
- Format and duration of the engagement
- Recording expectations and intended usage
- Translation and language requirements
Inquiries and Proposals
If you represent an academic institution, conference, media organization, or cultural project, we welcome professional proposals for collaboration.
Contact for Educational Collaboration