Traditions and customs

Explore the rich traditions and customs of the world. Discover stories, rituals and festivities.

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Journey through the Traditions of Yucatan

The Mayans

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Day of the Dead

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Merida Carnival

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El Baile de las Cintas (The Ribbon Dance)

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Beaches

When Faith Meets the Sea: the Pilgrimage of the Black Christ of Sisal

Are you familiar with Sisal’s most spectacular tradition? Learn about a unique event that blends fai...
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Traditions and Customs

El Baile de las Cintas (The Ribbon Dance)

Experience El Baile de las Cintas: Yucatán's iconic Ribbon Dance. European origins, Maya roots, and ...
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Life in Yucatán

The Origin of Construction Workers’ Day: The Foundations of a Celebration

Bricklayer's Day in Mexico: Origin of the Holy Cross, its pre-Hispanic meaning, and how bricklayers ...
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Traditions and Customs

Holy Week and Easter in Yucatán

The week leading up to Easter, known in English as Holy Week, is called “Semana Santa” in Latin Amer...
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Maya Culture

Yucatecan Embroidery: Heritage and Maya Identity

The beautiful heritage of embroidery: techniques, stories, and craftsmanship throughout the whole st...
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Maya Culture

The Enduring Legacy of Maya Shamans

Don Idelfonso, a Mayan shaman from Chacsinkín, has dedicated his life to learning the language of th...
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