Gran Celebration and Inaguration of the Sacred Maya Ceremonial Site at Chichen Itza, Yucatan

The Maya Elder Healers and Priests, J-Men, members of the association KUCH KAAB Y'EETEL J'MEN MAAYA'OB, A.C. celebrated the sacred ritual of Ya’axche to consecrate on the summer equinox, June 20th 2007, their Maya Ceremonial site at the  Maya Jungle Reserve of Hacienda Chichen grounds. 

In accordance with ancient sacred spiritual tradition, thirteen Maya High Priests or J’Men gather, under the guidance of J'Men Ildefonso Ake Cocom and J’Men Bartolome Poot, to bless the land and planted five Sacred Trees of Life, the Ceiba tree, in the grounds of their new open-air ceremonial site.  The ceremony started at 10 a.m. on the first day of the Tzolkin Maya calendar. A group of guests join in the celebration of this mystical experience that marks the return of the Maya spiritual traditions and expressions to the sacred site of Chichen Itza.

The ceremony began with the sacred calls of the Conch powerful and vibrant sounds follow by a group of melodious ancient rhythms of music and Maya prayers and songs all spoken in pure Mayan.  The Maya High Priest called upon the gods and NojYuum k’uj (God Creator); with utmost respect the J-Men cleaned the area from negative energy and restore the natural vital energy field of the site.  They proceeded to perform the New Fire blessing of the site and carefully planted the Ceiba trees in a holistic ceremonial manner that included sacred mystical element along with five clay pot,s filled with blessed seeds of five different corn kernels, copal, honey, and blessed water among other things.

At the end of the ritual, the J-Men gave thanks to the gods for accepting their gifts and request to bless and make sacred the land in which the ceremony was performed; then, they invited the guests to join them to drink the nectar of Ba’alche, the sacred liquor of the gods that these wise elders reserved for the occasion.

Don Valerio Canche, President of the Maya Elder’s association, welcome the Aluxes and Spiritual Guides that would protect and guard this Maya Sacred Site, and spoke of the importance of this ceremony and especial day, which marks the return of the genuine Maya Spiritual Ceremonies and the sacred Cosmo-vision of the Maya Civilization and Maya people to Chichen Itza to honor and pay respect to their gods, their spiritual guides and Mother Nature.

After the ceremony, all guests where invited to a luncheon fiesta at the Hacienda Chichen Resort, where a delicious Maya menu was served and J-Men Don Juan Poot delighted all with his soft spoken Maya lyrics and poems.

The Sacred Maya Ceremonial Site will remain under the care and guardianship of the KUCH KAAB Y'EETEL J'MEN MAAYA'OB, A.C.  Anyone interested in learning about the Maya Ritual Calendar that will be active this year, should contact the association via email to info@yucatanadventure.com.mx

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