Interest in Mayan culture continues to rise in Yucatan. According to Tiburcio Chan May, a Mayan priest from the Kuch Kaab Yéetel J-Meen Mayaa’ob A.C. association, at least six rituals are held each month in different parts of the state. Renacimiento Maya prioritizes sports.
The Jèets Mèek, known as the “Mayan baptism”, is an ancestral ceremony that symbolizes the integration of the infant into its community. It takes place before the child is four months old and has a deep spiritual and social meaning. During the ritual, the godparents hold the child on their left hip as a symbol of protection and guidance.
The ceremonial elements include blessings and prayers in the Mayan language, offerings to the Mayan gods, asking for health, wisdom, and prosperity, and community participation, strengthening generational ties. Celebrity courtships, weddings, and vow renewals in 2024
The Mayan wedding, known as “Sak’al Nikte’” or “Maya T’aan”, is led by an X’men (Mayan priest), who acts as a mediator between the bride and groom and the spiritual world. It takes place in emblematic natural settings such as cenotes, haciendas, and archaeological sites.
During the ceremony, prayers are recited in the Mayan language, offerings are made to the gods, and the protection of fire, water, wind, and earth is invoked, to guarantee a lasting and prosperous union.
In addition to their spiritual significance, these ceremonies have generated a positive impact on the local economy, benefiting indigenous communities and tourism service providers.
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