Dance & ballet Regular / adultsLanguage no problem€€ (up to 30 euros) Sunday 25 May 2025 Marcelo Evelin / Demolition Incorporada: UIRAPURU photo: Pedro Sardinha Lees in het Nederlands UIRAPURU is a work inspired by the mythical beings that inhabit the Brazilian forests, exploring the enchanted and wild cosmology of the woods. The piece draws from the deep, unknown hinterland of the forest, inviting audiences into a space where the boundaries between nature and mythology blur. Central to the piece is the figure of the Uirapuru, a Brazilian bird known as the “singer of the forest.” In Tupi-Guarani, the language of Brazil’s indigenous peoples, Uirapuru means “man turned into bird” or “embellished bird.” The bird’s existence is tied to an indigenous legend, where a lover, in an impossible love, is transformed into this rare bird. The Uirapuru’s song is said to have a captivating and hallucinatory effect on those who hear it, bringing a sense of fortune and delusion. Yet, despite its ethereal beauty, the Uirapuru is hardly ever seen, much like the endangered cultures it represents. The piece reflects on the destruction of Brazil’s natural and cultural heritage, but also serves as a symbol of resilience. Through the performance, UIRAPURU conveys a powerful message of survival. Just as the bird continues to sing despite its rarity and the threats it faces, the cultures of Brazil endure. In the face of colonial history and environmental devastation, they continue to exist and be heard, bringing a message of hope and defiance. Marcelo Evelin’s Uirapuru weaves together dance, mythology, and environmental consciousness to create an evocative exploration of resilience—an artistic testament to the forces that shape both the natural world and human cultures, which, despite all odds, continue to sing. Advertisement Museum & exhibitions Alice in fluffy land EXboot Date Thu 1 May to Tue 27 May Music & concerts Sawdust Sessions Sawmill De Ster Date Sun 4 May - Sun 1 Jun Time 15:00 - 18:00 Museum & exhibitions Nieuwe Liefde '25 (New Love ‘25) Kunstliefde Time we to su: 13:00 - 17:00 Advertisement Dance & ballet Shaking Shame Theater Kikker Date Thu 8 May Time 20:00 Jazz Kronos Quartet TivoliVredenburg Date Thu 8 May Time 20:15 Show full calendar Calendar More inspiration in Utrecht Museum & exhibitions Kreukelcollectief: I'm just here Centraal Museum Time tu to su: 11:00 - 17:00