On 18 February, hundreds of Indigenous Mayans gathered at the sacred Kaminaljuyu site in Guatemala City to celebrate the new solar year. This event marks the beginning of a new cycle in the Chol Ab' Mayan calendar, recognized as the primary calendar governing the Mayan year. Spiritual guides, including Nelson Tuyuc, emphasized the importance of cleansing energy through breathing techniques during the ceremony, highlighting the cultural significance of renewal and the celebration of Mayan heritage.
Hundreds of Indigenous Mayans gathered at the sacred Kaminaljuyu site in Guatemala City to celebrate the new solar year, emphasizing the renewal and cleansing of energy.
Spiritual guide Nelson Tuyuc highlighted the importance of breathing techniques for cleansing energy as the celebration marked the start of a new cycle in the Chol Ab' Mayan calendar.
The Chol Ab' Mayan calendar is recognized as the primary calendar for the Mayan year, though different Indigenous communities may follow varying calendars.
The celebration on 18 February signifies not just the new solar year but the cultural resilience and spiritual practices of Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala.
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