Mayan artisan workshop on Mayan culture and history: The Mayan calen
San Jose succotz, San Ignacio, Belize
- Total immersion in the Mayan Culture
- Unique activity of its kind
- Cultural Entertainment
- You will meet a local craftsman who is a descendant of the Mayan civilisation.
- You will learn why the location of this activity is an astronomical strategic place for the Mayans.
- You will be fascinated by the history of astronomy and the Mayan calendar.
- This craftsman has a unique talent. He finely engraves his stones using Mayan hyeroglyphs and symbols.
- You have the possibility of ordering your personalised engraving.
Ce qui vous attend
An immersive experience to better understand and appreciate cultural heritage
of the Mayans while interacting with a talented and passionate artisan in his workshop. He will share with you his knowledge and expertise on the history and culture of the Mayans, their way of life, their beliefs with emphasis on the Mayan calendar system. Their relationship with nature, the importance of stars and time cycles, as well as their architectural and artistic heritage. Then, practical stage of the activity. He will teach you traditional slate working techniques, used for generations to create Mayan calendars. He will show you how to engrave and draw on the slate, using the symbols and patterns characteristic of this ancient civilization, allowing you to better understand their meaning and use.
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