EXPO MAYA 2012
Expo Maya is an activity that will be executed for the 6th time by the organization Takiliben May Wajshakib Batz (Mayan Mission Eight Batz) of Momostenango, Department of Totonicapan, Guatemala.
LET’S PARTICIPATE IN ANCESTRAL WISDOM
What truly builds an identity is the shared history, values and principles of a people; there should be processes for a socially shared practice. This very important activity of an educational nature where people can feed their minds and hearts with the wisdom of Mayan culture is being conducted for this reason. In the year 2008, the Expo Maya activity was realized for the first time; it is a unique activity in the town of Momostenango at this time.
KEY INFORMATION:
DATES: Sunday, March 25th through Tuesday, March 27th, 2012.
SCHEDULE: 8AM to 5PM
PLACE: The area surrounding the PAKLOM sacred hill/altar site.
REASON: Sacred New Year festival of ancient/pre-Columbian origin which is the beginning of the Mayan sacred year of exactly 260 days {Tzolkin}.
CONTACT IN GUATEMALA: (+502) 7736-5537
EXPO MAYA 2012 AGENDA
1. The Origin of Cacao
2. The Ancestral Origin of Spinning Yarn “TZAJA PATET”
3. The Origin of Natural Soap
4. The Origin of X-Rays
5. The Origina of Mayan Fruits and Animals
6. The Origin of Mayan Writing
7. The Origin of the Ab’ (K’iche' Mayan Solar Year)
8. The Origin of Mayan Astronomy
9. The Mayan Calendar
10. Ceremonial Offerings Exhibit
11. Maya Artisans Market
DONATIONS WARMLY ACCEPTED
Please support the Maya of Momostenango! No donation is too small or too large, and will go a long way toward covering the expenses and costs of this wonderful event. Please wire funds directly to Don Rigoberto to ensure the funds get to him and not an intermediary:
Western Union: use this link for Western Union
In the name of: Rigoberto Itzep Chanchavac, address: 3a Av "A" 6-85, Zona 3, Momostenango, Totonicapan, Guatemala
Foreign visitors are very welcome at this event. Anyone traveling and wishing to attend the EXPO, please contact Anita Garr at: anitagarr@yahoo.com.
Also contact Anita if you wish to volunteer at the event or are able to assist with financial support; donations are needed to help make EXPO MAYA 2012 a great success.