Preserving Heritage through Immersive Art - Music - Technology and Culture. Reconnecting with Ancestral Legacy. Cultivating Communities for Ancient Futures.
Landscapes of the Soul
A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DESERT EXPERIENCE in DUBAI
Nujum Desert camp | Saturday November 29, 2025 | 3PM till late
KEY PILLARS OF OUR ETHOS
Remember, Reconnect, Cultivate, Preserve
At Landscapes of the Soul, we are honoring the cultural heritages of the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent — blending timeless traditions with innovative artistry. Our mission is rooted in the belief that the wisdom of the past holds the power to guide us toward a more connected, creative, and conscious future.
We create transformative experiences that serve as bridges between ancient legacies and modern expressions. As part of this vision, we intentionally weave contemporary world musicians and visionary artists into the fabric of our gatherings — creators who are crafting radical, genre-defying sounds.
These collaborations with indigenous and local musicians are about co-creating new experiences that are contextually relevant, and rooted in both ancestral memory and future possibility.
land is not a backdrop, but a living presence, a teacher, and a mirror. We gather to remember that we are not separate from nature
we are nature remembering itself
Key Elements of the Experience - what we create
Rooted in Ritual • Designed for Transformation • Powered by Community
Conscious Concerts- Live music as a pilgrimage of the soul — These concerts are immersive experiences that blend ancient instruments from indigenous cultures, Sacred rhythms and healing frequencies, with Contemporary electronic soundscapes -360° spatial design that surrounds the participants in sound, light, and symbolism, transforming the environment into an animated altar of story, nature, and spirit
Immersive Sound & Live Projection Mapping - A multi-sensory journey that combines Primal rhythm, and electronic soundscapes with real-time visual storytelling while creating with live projection mapping technology -sound becomes visible — transforming the environment into a living canvas that responds to music, movement, and energy in real time awakening the senses, deepening presence, and creating moments of collective resonance,
Nature Communion- All gatherings take place in sacred natural landscapes — deserts, forests, and hills — chosen not just for their beauty, but for their spiritual and ecological intelligence. to cultivate peace, presence, and belonging. In the presence of wild nature, we remember our own wildness — and the sacred responsibility that comes with it.
workshops & storytelling - We invite a diverse circle of wisdom keepers, thought leaders, activists, linguists, cultural anthropologists, & ecologists, to guide these dialogues and shape the cultural soul of the experience. The sessions we offer nurture deep listening, Narrative shifts, cultural remembrance, and collective imagination, inviting us to not just witness the world differently—but to shape it with intention, beauty, and ancestral wisdom. to decolonize memory, reclaim and reimagine a regenerative future grounded in tradition and truth.
Key Elements of the Experience - what we create
Rooted in Ritual • Designed for Transformation • Powered by Community
Wellness & Longevity - A curated ecosystem of holistic healing, body intelligence, and longevity practices rooted in both ancestral systems and modern wellness science. Offerings include - Breathwork, movement, and somatic practices. Indigenous herbalism. Longevity labs exploring nutrition, nervous system regulation, and regenerative living. Consultations and workshops led by naturopaths, Ayurveda practitioners, traditional medicine experts, and wellness futurists. This is a space where ancient modalities and emerging wellness science converge — creating pathways for vitality, clarity, and embodied presence.
heritage Marketplace- A vibrant, curated space featuring Local & regional craftspeople, conscious creators, and indigenous artists. Offerings include: Ceremonial wear, Local & regional Tribal art, Sacred tools, Wellness products, Elixirs & botanicals.
Artisan Nourishment- Rooted in tradition, wellness, and nourishment — Curating a food experience featuring - ‘Qualitarian’ cuisine, Ancestral and functional recipes, elixirs, Locally sourced ingredients and small-batch offerings. Our events are alcohol-free to preserve the sacred container and support clear, conscious connection.
This is not an event - it is an invitation towards Narrative shifts, cultural remembrance, and collective imagination, inviting us to not just witness the world differently—but to shape it with intention, beauty, and ancestral wisdom.
Polygon LIVE - Revolutionizing Live Events with 360° Sound & Immersion
Polygon LIVE is leading the charge by combining 360° sound production, immersive visuals, and cutting-edge technology to transform events into multi-sensory experiences. This groundbreaking approach invites artists to push the boundaries of their craft and take their art to the next dimension, captivating audiences like never before.
Why 360° Sound Production Matters - A Fully Immersive Experience
360° Spatial Audio envelops the audience, creating a sense of presence where every sound feels alive and dynamic. Audiences are no longer passive listeners—they’re surrounded by sound and become part of the experience.
The Impact of Immersive Live Events
Heightened Engagement - Audiences feel deeply connected to the performance, creating lasting emotional memories.
Increased Artist Expression - Performers can tell stories in new, visceral ways using sound, light, and space.
Social Media Buzz - Immersive events are visually stunning and highly shareable, amplifying their reach
ARTISTS FOR COLLABORATION
HEADLINERS DJ & LIVE SET
ORGANIC CONCERTS
Live sets
from Cultural Erosion to expansion
Experience the Soundscapes of Heritage, Reimagined
Reviving Traditions- weaving ancestral wisdom into the fabric of modern life.
Immersive Experiences - Our gatherings transport participants to a meditative state of ancient futures through a synergistic blend of art, music, technology, and storytelling.
Cultural Preservation -We partner with local and cultural lineages to celebrate and protect the rich traditions, rituals, and soundscapes of the region. By amplifying the voices of indigenous tribes, artists and storytellers, we ensure these sacred legacies are preserved and shared with the world.
Community Building - At the heart of our work is the cultivation of unity and belonging. Through conscious experiences rooted in art, music, culture, and movement, we nurture deep connections within communities, encouraging shared growth, kinship, and cultural preservation.
A Reclamation - Honoring and retrieving what was lost or colonized, with agency
At the heart of our mission is the urgent need to decolonize cultural narratives, preserve ancestral knowledge, and honor the fading traditions of the world's most vulnerable tribes and communities. We aim to reconnect people with their roots, preserve endangered traditions, and create a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern innovation.
Recording and Preserving Traditions
Traveling to forgotten lands and partnering with tribes to document and safeguard their:
Music and oral traditions.
Stories, myths, and wisdom.
Crafts, rituals, and practices deeply tied to the land.
Designing Bespoke Retreats
Creating with Cultural anthropologists we will curate and design immersive retreats in these regions, offering participants the chance to:
Connect with tribal elders and cultural custodians.
Learn ancient crafts, dances, and storytelling traditions.
Engage in meaningful exchanges that support cultural preservation.
Creating Global Immersive Events
Organizing large-scale concerts in urban centers that:
Integrate technology (360° sound, projection mapping).
Feature tribal performances, transmitting ancient traditions to new audiences.
Unite tribes from across the globe, celebrating the diversity and resilience of cultural heritage.
Proven Impact & Organic Global Growth
ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL MEDIA
Proven Impact & Organic Global Growth
In our last edition, over 1,000 conscious participants gathered under the stars in the heart of the desert to co-create a truly transformative experience.
The response was extraordinary:
Attendees flew in from Europe, the USA, Latin America, India, and across the Middle East
A community of artists, wellness practitioners, cultural curators, and change-makers
Featured in regional and international media as one of the most unique gatherings in the Middle East blending music, spirituality, and conscious culture
What’s Next?
For our upcoming November 2025 edition, we are expanding the offering and experience doubling our attendance to 2,000+ guests — and doing so organically, driven by:
Community word-of-mouth
Strategic facilitator and artist partnerships - Our vision is to co-create this space with voices such as - Dr. Vandana Shiva – environmental activist. Satish Kumar – peace pilgrim and editor emeritus of Resurgence & Ecologist. Helena Norberg-Hodge – founder of Local Futures and advocate for economic localization, And many more regional and global voices working to preserve heritage, language, land, and community
Growing international curiosity
A strong presence across digital and social platforms
Why Sponsor Us?
Be part of a fast-scaling cultural movement rooted in purpose, creativity, and impact
Align your brand with a global, values-driven audience
Gain visibility in highly engaged Culture, wellness, music, and sustainability communities across the UAE and worldwide
This is more than an event — it’s a global community in motion.
Join us at the roots and grow with us.
For Sponsors - Partner with Landscapes of the Soul
Be a Catalyst for expansion and Preservation
Why Sponsor Us?
Align with Cultural Impact - Support the preservation and celebration of Africa and the Middle East's vibrant heritage.
Engage Conscious Audiences - Reach an emerging audience of conscious travelers, culture enthusiasts, and global change-makers.
Showcase Your Brand - Gain visibility through immersive, high-impact events that blend art, music, and technology.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Branding - Feature your brand prominently across event materials, stages, and digital promotions.
Exclusive Access - Provide unique experiences for your guests, such as dedicated seating, private tea ceremonies, or curated workshops.
Content Integration - Collaborate with us to create bespoke content that highlights your brand's alignment with cultural preservation and innovation.
Your Impact
Empower local artists, artisans, and storytellers.
Contribute to the preservation of timeless traditions.
Inspire communities to reconnect with ancestral wisdom and the natural world.
Let’s Co-create a Legacy
Align your brand with a movement that celebrates heritage, expansion, and innovation.
Sponsorship Tiers
Inspired by the sacred landscapes and symbols of the desert — from seed to sun, from earth to sky.
Oasis Tier – AED 25,000
For brands planting the first seeds of connection
Logo placement on select promotional materials
Inclusion in 1x email newsletter
2 guest passes
1x social media mention
Opportunity to include product/sample in gift bag
Dune Tier – AED 75,000
For brands grounded in purpose, rising with the rhythm of the land
Medium logo placement on stage banners, printed materials & screens
2x dedicated social media posts
Website feature
4 guest passes + access to curated experiences
On-site brand activation space (e.g., artisan lounge or tea tent)
Sun Tier – AED 150,000
For visionary brands illuminating culture and community
Prominent logo placement across all materials
Co-branded content piece (video or editorial)
Speaking opportunity or branded workshop integration
8 guest passes with Preferential access
Dedicated feature in post-event recap video
Prime on-site activation and storytelling space
Private ritual or wellness experience for your guests
Add-Ons & Custom Collaborations
Content Creation Package (Reel + Interview): AED 15,000
Cultural Artisan Sponsorship (Support a featured artist): AED 10,000
Elixir or Tea Lounge Naming Rights: AED 20,000
Branded Ritual Kit or Gift Bag Integration: AED 8,000
The Bigger picture | Heritage Tribes and Communities in North Africa & the Middle East
Middle East
The Bedouins – Across the Middle East (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Sinai)
Key Traditions: Known for their oral poetry, camel husbandry, and desert survival skills. Their music, such as rebab (a bowed instrument), is accompanied by storytelling.
Threats: Modernization and loss of nomadic lifestyles due to urbanization.
Retreat Idea: A retreat in the Wadi Rum desert or Oman, focusing on Bedouin poetry, music, and desert living workshops.
The Marsh Arabs (Ma’dan) – Iraq
Key Traditions: Famous for their reed architecture, water buffalo husbandry, and unique marsh music.
Threats: Habitat destruction due to damming of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Retreat Idea: An immersion in the Mesopotamian marshlands, exploring their reed-craft techniques and ancient water rituals.
The Druze Community – Lebanon, Syria, Israel
Key Traditions: A mystical sect known for their oral traditions, spiritual customs, and sacred dances.
Threats: Political instability and cultural isolation.
Retreat Idea: A retreat in Mount Lebanon focusing on Druze philosophy, storytelling, and meditative practices.
The Zoroastrian Yazidis – Iraq and Syria
Key Traditions: Guardians of an ancient religion with sacred music and rituals tied to the natural cycles.
Threats: Persecution and displacement due to conflict in Iraq and Syria.
Retreat Idea: A spiritual retreat exploring Yazidi sacred music and rituals, with storytelling sessions by community elders.
The Qashqai Tribe – Iran
Key Traditions: Famous for their carpet weaving, tribal songs, and nomadic pastoralism.
Threats: Urbanization and loss of traditional grazing lands.
Retreat Idea: A retreat in the Zagros Mountains to learn Qashqai weaving techniques and experience their tribal songs around campfires.
North Africa
The Amazigh (Berber) – Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
Key Traditions: Renowned for their tattoo artistry, weaving, and oral poetry, the Amazigh are custodians of pre-Islamic cultural practices. Their music, like Ahwash (collective dances and songs), is deeply tied to spiritual expression.
Threats: Cultural assimilation and marginalization of their language (Tamazight).
Retreat Idea: A deep immersion into the Atlas Mountains, focusing on Amazigh weaving, music, and storytelling ceremonies under the stars.
The Gnawa People – Morocco
Key Traditions: Known for their trance music (played on the guembri) and spiritual healing rituals connected to Sufi mysticism.
Threats: Modernization and loss of younger generations to urban migration.
Retreat Idea: Experience a Gnawa Music Festival with workshops on spiritual chants, rhythms, and healing practices.
The Nubians – Egypt and Sudan
Key Traditions: Masters of ancient crafts, Nubian architecture, and folkloric music that reflects their deep connection to the Nile River.
Threats: Displacement from their ancestral lands due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Retreat Idea: A retreat on the Nile exploring Nubian music, storytelling, and crafts like pottery and beadwork.
The Tuareg (Kel Tamasheq) – Sahara Desert (Algeria, Mali, Niger, Libya)
Key Traditions: Nomadic lifestyle, Tamasheq poetry, and traditional indigo-dyed clothing. Their music, featuring the imzad (a one-stringed violin), is deeply spiritual.
Threats: Climate change and political instability in the Sahel region.
Retreat Idea: A Saharan immersion with the Tuareg, including camel treks, imzad music under the desert sky, and workshops on Tuareg crafts.
Global Immersive Events
Urban Concerts: Fly in these tribes to perform in immersive events featuring:
Projection mapping of desert and mountain landscapes.
Live performances blending traditional instruments and modern soundscapes.
Workshops on crafts, music, and rituals for urban audiences.
This initiative creates a global platform to honor and safeguard the heritage of North Africa and the Middle East, fostering cultural pride and cross-cultural connections.
Forgotten Lands and Heritage Tribes in Africa
Africa
The San People (Bushmen) – Southern Africa
One of the world's oldest communities, Humanity’s ancestors. known for their click language, oral traditions, and deep connection to the land.
Threatened by urbanization and loss of ancestral lands.
The Himba Tribe – Namibia
Renowned for their red ochre body paint, the Himba's pastoralist lifestyle is increasingly at risk from climate change.
The Dogon Tribe – Mali
Famous for their cosmology and mask dances, their traditions are endangered by political instability and modernization.
Heritage Tribes and Communities in INDIA - This is more than cultural tourism — it’s cultural revival. A living bridge from ancient roots to resilient futures.
India is home to over 700 tribal communities, many of which hold centuries of wisdom, traditions, and cultural practices. However, modernization, industrialization, and climate change have left several of these tribes vulnerable, with their unique lifestyles and knowledge systems at risk of extinction. By amplifying the voices of India’s indigenous communities we -Preserve endangered cultural and ecological knowledge, Offer immersive, authentic experiences that educate and inspire. We Align with global movements for ancestral wisdom, regenerative futures, and cultural preservation.
The Ladakhi Tribes – Himalayas
Tradition: Tibetan Buddhist culture interwoven with mountain ecology and spiritual practices
Threat: Globalization and loss of traditional knowledge
Retreat Idea: Spiritual ecology retreat in collaboration with Ladakhi elders
The Jarawa Tribe – Andaman Islands
Tradition: Semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers, rich oral storytelling, deep forest and marine knowledge
Threat: Disruption from tourism and infrastructure
Retreat Idea: Cultural immersion focused on sustainable living and storytelling, in partnership with conservationists
The Baiga Tribe – Central India
Tradition: Herbal medicine, tattoo art, spiritual dances, shifting agriculture
Threat: Displacement and erosion of traditional farming
Retreat Idea: Village-based retreat exploring tattoo rituals, forest medicine, and spiritual dance
The Dongria Kondh – Odisha
Tradition: Sacred rituals tied to Niyamgiri Hills, sustainable farming, weaving
Threat: Mining projects threatening sacred lands
Retreat Idea: Eco-spiritual retreat focused on farming, rituals, and land guardianship
The Chenchu Tribe – Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Tradition: Sacred forest dwellers, honey collectors, and herbalists
Threat: Deforestation and restrictive conservation policies
Retreat Idea: Forest survival retreat highlighting honey collection and cultural rituals
The Toda Tribe – Nilgiri Hills
Tradition: Sacred buffalo rituals, unique hut architecture, embroidery
Threat: Modernization and cultural loss
Retreat Idea: Embroidery and ritual immersion in sacred Toda landscapes
The Siddi Tribe – Karnataka & Gujarat
Tradition: Afro-Indian music, dance, and storytelling heritage
Threat: Marginalization and cultural invisibility
Retreat Idea: Music and dance retreat celebrating Afro-Indian fusion and heritage The Konyak Tribe – Nagaland
Tradition: Warrior culture, beadwork, face tattoos, oral legends
Threat: Cultural dilution and urban migration
Retreat Idea: Craft and warrior heritage retreat with storytelling and performance
The Bhil Tribe – Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
Tradition: Pithora spiritual murals, Gavri theatrical rituals
Threat: Cultural assimilation and loss of art forms
Retreat Idea: Painting and performance workshops celebrating Bhil mythology
The Warli Tribe – Maharashtra
Tradition: Warli art using sacred geometry to depict life and nature
Threat: Commercialization and spiritual dilution
Retreat Idea: Creative retreat with Warli artists and agricultural ritual engagement
Integrating India Into Global Immersive Events
Music Performances
Feature Siddi Tribe’s Afro-Indian fusion alongside African, Latin, and Middle Eastern musicians
Integrate Baiga dances and Konyak warrior rituals into urban concert experiences
Craft Demonstrations & Workshops
Live showcases of Toda embroidery, Warli art, and Bhil Pithora painting
Interactive workshops to directly engage audiences with tribal artists
Storytelling & Ritual Spaces
Guided sessions featuring Jarawa oral tales, Dongria Kondh eco-rituals, and Baiga herbal wisdom
