Recycled Orchestra of Cateura

Join us for a rare treat! The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura will be at Pullen Park!

They'll perform for us, and afterward, we can meet them! You'll see their incredible instruments crafted from recycled materials sourced from their local landfill.

Location: Pullen Park Amusements
Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free - Donations Accepted

More about the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura

The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura is an inspiring musical group from Paraguay, known for their unique and uplifting story. The orchestra is composed of young musicians from the impoverished community of Cateura, which is built around a landfill. What makes this orchestra truly special is that the instruments they play are made entirely from recycled materials found in the landfill.

Favio Chávez, a music teacher and environmental engineer, founded the orchestra. He saw the potential for music to change lives and worked with local residents to create instruments from discarded items like oil cans, wooden pallets, and pipes. For instance, they made violins from old cans, cellos from oil drums, and flutes from water pipes.

The Recycled Orchestra gained international recognition for their remarkable ability to create beautiful music from trash, symbolizing hope and resilience. Their story was featured in a documentary called "Landfill Harmonic," which brought their message to a global audience. The orchestra has since toured the world, spreading awareness about environmental issues and the power of creativity and determination.

This group not only provides a source of pride and purpose for its members but also serves as a powerful reminder of the potential to find beauty and opportunity in the most unexpected places.