Tumul K'in Center of Learning
in Blue Creek Village will again
be hosting the Maya Day celebrations
with an exciting variety
of competitions, games and
activities spanning more than a
month. Last year's events were
a great success and this year
promises to be even better.
Fund raising events prior to
Maya Day will include a barbeque
sale in Central Park in PG
on January 30th. Help support
this cultural event by bringing
the whole family to enjoy finger-
licking good chicken and
pork. Sale starts at 10am.
There will also be a Maya
dance on February 27th from
6pm to midnight. Harp and
marimba artists from across
Toledo will be featured, including
The Tumul K'in Boys. Ladies,
take out your traditional
clothes and dancing shoes and
get ready to show off your
skills. Although not confirmed
as we go to print, it is anticipated
this will take place at the
Sports Complex in PG. There is
a $10 entrance.
A football marathon is planned
for February 28th at Julian Cho
Technical High School.
Matches kick off at 10am.
Please come and support
these fund raising activities.
On March 16th, the famous
Torch Run begins at Lubaantun
Mayan site with an incensefilled
spiritual ceremony giving
praise for life, earth and well
being. This event should commence
around 4:30pm at the
site. Runners will then carry the
torch through San Miguel, Silver
Creek, Big Falls, Dump,
Mafridi and ending at Tumul
K'in in Blue Creek. The torch
signifies the light of the world.
The thrilling Fire Ball Game
takes place on March 16th and
28th at the end of each day's
activities. In this game, young
men compete with hockey stick-like clubs attempting to
score goals with a ball blazing
in flame. Be ready to move if
the flaming ball flies in your
direction!
Central Park in PG will be the
venue for a Harp & Marimba
Competition on March 20th.
The best district musicians will
be here so don't miss this musical
extravaganza. The top
three bands will then compete
on March 28th at Tumul K'in
for the crown.
The Chaj Chay Ball Game continues
to be a highlight of the
annual Maya Day celebrations.
This is a game of speed,
strength, endurance and accuracy
which has been played
since ancient times. The reenactment
of this ancient sport
is truly exciting. The ball game
will once again take place at
the Sports Complex in PG. Entrance
is $5 per adult and $3
per child.
And last but not least, Maya
Day itself on March 28th - a
full day of cultural games, competitions,
music, food & drink
at Tumul K'in Center of Learning
in Blue Creek Village.
Toledo Howler