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Ethnographic and ethnohistoric data shows that Late Classic Maya feasts were segmented into two corresponding parts: a private religious part and then a public festival. [2] The private religious section was focused on gods, family, and ancestor worship while the public festival was often political or social. [ 2 ]
Rabin Ajaw also known as Rabin Ajau or Rab'in Ajaw, is an annual indigenous Mayan festival held in the Verapaces area of Guatemala, with the focus being in the city of Cobán. It is celebrated on the last Saturday of July. It is considered the largest and most important Mayan festival.
Much of the western United States belonged to Mexico at various times and the descendants of those Mexicans carry on many of their traditional celebrations. These celebrations, called fiestas (feasts or festivals), are held on any number of religious or civic holidays. Many communities also plan local celebrations throughout the year.
I was part of the river parade and saw the largest Catrine statue in the U.S.
When Alma Paz-San Miguel was living in Guadalajara, Jalisco, surrounded by her living family members, she didn't give celebrating Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, much consideration. Twenty ...
This is an incomplete list of festivals in the United States with articles on Wikipedia, as well as lists of other festival lists, by geographic location. This list includes festivals of diverse types, among them regional festivals, commerce festivals, fairs, food festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, folk festivals, and recurring festivals on holidays.
2. Austin, Texas. 2024 marked the 41st annual Viva La Vida festival and parade celebrating Day of the Dead in Austin, TX. It took place on Oct. 26 and included a Grand Procession, hands-on ...
The Guatemalan Traditional Mayan Deer Dance, also known as "Baile de Venado" in Spanish, is a traditional dance performed by the indigenous Mayan people of Guatemala.The dance is often performed during important cultural and religious celebrations and ceremonies, accompanied by traditional music played on instruments such as marimbas, maracas, drums, and flutes.