Unificacion Maya 2010: Tikal
Our final ceremony began early in the morning of the Winter Solstice, December 21, 2010, as we prepared to enter Tikal Park in a Candlelight Procession.
Jim Thurman and Margie Parker
Heartfelt thanks goes to Jim and Margie for their generous financial support to help cover expenses of the tatas and nanas this year.
The first stop as we enter the park is always to pay obeisance to the giant ancient ceiba tree that guards the entrance
Terry Rubin and Tata Pedro
We sit on the steps of an ancient temple to hear the flute concert.
Pablo Collado
Tata Chus
Opening Prayers
Lynda Britton
The count continues as the participants hold the energy.
The Offering
Giving Thanks
Tata Pedro plays his drum.
Dahi Dahi Fuentes Trias
The group is attentive.
Margo Van der Sluys
In the background is the majestic Mundo Perdido pyramid.
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The week-long event ended with a Pablo Collado concert at Hotel Gringo Perdido