![The Mayan Ceremony for the New B’ak’tun Two women light the fire for the b'ak'tun ceremony. The colored candles represent the four elements of Earth: fire, air, water and earth.](https://lifeofabackpacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DSCN3532-200x200.jpg)
The Mayan Ceremony for the New B’ak’tun
The spiritual energy was in the air last night. For the first time in 394 years, the Mayans in Guatemala brought in a new b’ak’tun. Ceremonies were held across the country, and in San Pedro la Laguna was no exception. That afternoon, the locals unveiled a replica of a Mayan freize, then played music with […]
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