419 – Bicycle Day x Indigenous Peoples’ Day Brazil

*Students, please use the ”419_student” coupon at checkout when purchasing a ticket!

MIND Foundation and Psy Earth are pleased to present ‘419’, a three-part event to celebrate a noteworthy date on the psychedelic calendar: 19th of April. This event is part of the INSIGHT Forum of the MIND Foundation. This is the LSD week with two events about this extraordinary psychedelic substance in the INSIGHT Forum.

Find below all details and registration for the English-language event on April 19, titled: 419 – Bicycle Day x Brazil Indigenous People Day. Three days prior to this, we host a German-language INSIGHT Forum with Dr. med Andrea Jungaberle as guest speaker, presenting “LSD als säkulares Psychedelikum“ and a sound meditation by the Soneiro collective.

If you want to attend both events, find here the discounted combo-ticket that grants you access to both the INSIGHT Forum on April 16th as well as the Bicycle Day x Brazil Indigenous Peoples Day on April 19th at the Berlin University of the Arts: INSIGHT Forum – LSD week Combo Ticket

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Bicycle Day
On the 19th of April 1943, Albert Hofmann conducted a scientific self-experiment in his lab in Basel, Switzerland: he embarked on the first LSD journey in human history. While experiencing heaven and hell on 250 micrograms of LSD-25, he famously rode his bicycle home, influenced by his mistaken belief of impending death. An amazing personal and cultural experience evolved from there. The day was coined ‘Bicycle Day’ and is an annual celebration of Albert Hofmann and his discovery’s profound impact on human consciousness.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On the 19th of April 1943, the Brazilian President Getúlio Vargas officiated the first Indigenous Peoples’ Day to recognise the rich history of native peoples throughout Brazil. Many of them have long honored plant medicines, such as ayahuasca, in ceremonies for healing, social cohesion and insight. The day is celebrated each year to highlight the significance of their knowledge and customs, which continues to inspire  science, medicine, the arts, and philosophy.

Two worlds collide – the modern indigenous and the globalized modernity
On the same day, same month, and same year, the two worlds of Western psychedelic science and indigenous plant medicines intersected. It leaves a clear message: Let us investigate our interconnectedness, interdependence, and how we can learn from each other. 

From Basel to Brasilia, and now to Berlin, join us on the 19th of April 2024 to honor and celebrate Bicycle Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The two worlds will synchronize into one expansive journey of insight and discovery. The 419 event will involve three parts across the day: 

Event Agenda 

(1) Photo Exhibition: “The Life of Albert Hofmann in Photographs” 

An intimate portrayal of the man behind LSD with photographs by Rolf Verres. Meet the private Albert Hofmann up to the age of 102. Some prints will be available for sale. 

Starting time: 1pm, 19th April 2024. The exhibition will run for a month. Meet the photographer and Albert Hofmann’s nephew at the MIND Exploratorium. 

Location: MIND Foundation, Boxhagener Str. 78, 10245 Berlin 

Price: Free 

(2) Bicycle Day Ride to Universität der Künste (University of the Arts Berlin) 

Join us for a 12 km bike ride through Tiergarten in celebration of Albert Hofmann’s famous bike ride 81 years ago. Come as you are: all wheeled vehicles welcome and let the music guide you. 

Starting time: 3pm 

Starting location: MIND Foundation, Boxhagener Str. 78, 10245 Berlin 

Price: Free  

(3) Symposium: “Encountering Modernities – Psychedelics in the medical, artistic and indigenous worlds” 

A symposium on psychedelics in the medical, artistic and indigenous worlds 

Time: 4.30pm – 9pm 

Location: Konzertsaal, Universität der Künste, Hardenbergstraße 33, 10623 Berlin 

Speakers Include:

• Prof. Simon Duttwyler (Grandson of Albert Hofmann) “History of LSD in the 20th Century with Q&A”
• Shaneihu Yawanawa (Leader of the Yawarani, Brazil), facilitated by Yun Shu (Co-founder, Psy Earth & Author) “Journey to the West”
• Dr. Eduardo Schenberg (Neuroscientist) “Indigenous Sciences, Scientific Rituals”
• Prof. Dr. Norbert Palz (Chairman, Universität der Künste, Berlin) “Expanded Perspectives in Arts: Historical Influences and Contemporary Relevance”
• Dr. Henrik Jungaberle (Executive Director & Founder, MIND Foundation) ”What Does it Mean for Psychedelics to be Modern?”
• Prof. Dr. med. Rolf Verres (Ex-director of the Institute of Medical Psychology / University of Heidelberg)

 

Price: €25 / €15 for students (Student ID will be checked on entry)
  

About Us 

The MIND Foundation is a European non-profit science and education organization that promotes the development of psychedelic science and its practical applications in therapy and human development. We are paving the way for a healthier, more connected world through high-quality research initiatives and evidence-based educational programs.  

Psy Earth is an art collective creating works to seed the inner revolution. Our releases explore the human psyche, psychedelics and the natural world as a way to return home to our true selves. Our first two releases are: The Future is Fungi book and ‘Waka’ Album by Shaneihu Yawanawa.