Estudiantes en Tihosuco Preservan Tradiciones Mayas

Javier, an ExpatsList blogger with a background as a British retiree living in Cancún for 9 years, shares the news of students from the Universidad para el Bienestar Benito Juárez García (UBBJG) of Tihosuco participating in a cultural event. The event aims to preserve Mayan traditions and is part of their service learning to promote local culture.

The cultural program 'Entre Ánimas y Leyendas. Identidad e Historia de Nuestro Pueblo' features traditional altars, Mayan language workshops, and theatrical performances like 'La Xtabay' to keep alive the memory of the deceased and the teachings of ancestors. The event takes place from October 27 to 29 at the Felipe Carrillo Puerto museum.

Adriana Poot Pat, a student from the UBBJG, highlights the importance of teamwork and the role of cultural institutions in preserving local heritage. She emphasizes the value of sharing and learning about these cultural elements to strengthen community identity and foster intergenerational knowledge transfer.