13 Ajaw 3 Wayeb (March 31, 2013): Third Event in Cobán13 Ajaw 3 Wayeb (31 de marzo de 2013): Tercer evento en Cobán

In a previous blog (11 Ajaw 3 Muwan, January 10, 2013), we reported on two events in Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, organized by Marina Rosales, Yudy Mo’ Isem, and Mario Sebastián Caal Jucub, all participants at the 2012 Congreso in Valladolid. The response to these two workshops was so powerful that they organized a third event, which we bring to you here.

The mission was beautifully and succinctly stated:

Strengthen Maya identity by taking ownership of ancient Maya writing; for teachers and specialists that work in education within the Maya communities.

The opening prayer of the Third Cobán Event of December 4 and 5, 2012. The ceremony was intercultural (Maya-Catholic).

The opening prayer of the Third Cobán Event of December 4 and 5, 2012. The ceremony was intercultural (Maya-Catholic).

En un blog previo (el del 11 Ajaw, 3 Muwan,10 de enero de 2013), informamos de dos eventos que se llevaron a cabo en Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, organizados por Marina Rosales, Yudy Mo’ Isem y Mario Sebastián Caal Jucub, todos ellos participantes del Congreso de 2012, en Valladolid. La respuesta que tuvieron estos dos talleres fue tan positiva que sus organizadores convocaron a un tercero, del que vamos a hablarles enseguida.

La misión se expresó de manera bella y sucinta:

Fortalecer la identidad maya haciendo nuestra la antigua escritura maya para los maestros y especialistas que trabajan en la educación en el seno de las comunidades mayas.

The opening prayer of the Third Cobán Event of December 4 and 5, 2012. The ceremony was intercultural (Maya-Catholic).

La oración inicial del III Evento realizado el 4 y 5 de diciembre del 2012. Se observa una ceremonia intercultural (maya-católica).

On the first day, the instructors (Mario Caal with his back to the camera) reviewed and synthesized the previous two workshops, covering the themes of history, calendar system, and ancient Maya writing.

On the first day, the instructors (Mario Caal with his back to the camera) reviewed and synthesized the previous two workshops, covering the themes of history, calendar system, and ancient Maya writing.

Attendance was high, more than 80 participants.

Attendance was high, more than 80 participants.

The second day expanded on the contents and structure of Maya writing.

The second day expanded on the contents and structure of Maya writing.

The attendance was diverse including teachers, specialists from various institutions, and Maya leaders . . .

The attendance was diverse including teachers, specialists from various institutions, and Maya leaders . . .

and included some children.

and included some children.

Adults can be quite as enthusiastic as children. Marina (left) and Yudy look on.

Adults can be quite as enthusiastic as children. Marina (left) and Yudy look on.

All this took place on December 4 and 5, 2012. We look forward to supporting further efforts of these Maya scholars in 2013.

On the first day, the instructors (Mario Caal with his back to the camera) reviewed and synthesized the previous two workshops, covering the themes of history, calendar system, and ancient Maya writing.

El primer día del evento se realizó una síntesis de los talleres anteriores, sobre los temas de historia, sistema calendárico y escritura maya antigua.

Attendance was high, more than 80 participants.

La asistencia fue nutrida, pues hubo más de 80 participantes.

The second day expanded on the contents and structure of Maya writing.

El segundo día se ampliaron los contenidos sobre escritura maya.

The attendance was diverse including teachers, specialists from various institutions, and Maya leaders . . .

Se tuvo presencia de diversas personas, entre docentes, técnicos de instituciones y líderes mayas.

and included some children.

Se tuvo la participación de algunos niños.

Adults can be quite as enthusiastic as children. Marina (left) and Yudy look on.

Los adultos pueden ser tan entusiastas como los niños. Marina (a la izquierda) y Yudy así lo atestiguan.

Todo esto se llevó a cabo los días 4 y 5 de diciembre de 2012. Esperamos poder seguir apoyando este tipo de esfuerzos en 2013.