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Quintana Roo Showcases Maya Culture at Los Pinos

Governor Mara Lezama opens a two-day exhibition of the state's living heritage, crafts, and cuisine in Mexico City.

Sources: La Razón, El Economista, El Universal3 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Quintana Roo Showcases Maya Culture at Los Pinos
Photo: El Economista

KEY POINTS

  • Governor Mara Lezama inaugurated the exhibition on October 3 at Complejo Cultural Los Pinos.
  • The event runs October 3-4 with free admission.
  • Features 21 producer stalls and 15 artisan spaces.
  • Includes traditional cuisine, music, dance, and the Maya Juts' Lu'um ceremony.
  • Aims to showcase the living cultural heritage of Quintana Roo communities.

Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa inaugurated the "Quintana Roo en Los Pinos" exhibition at the Complejo Cultural Los Pinos in Mexico City on October 3. The event runs through October 4 and offers free entry to the public.

The opening ceremony featured the Maya Juts' Lu'um ritual, asking permission from Mother Earth to proceed. Lezama emphasized the role of communities in preserving traditions within a "humanist government with a feminist heart."

“We come to show the cultural, artistic, gastronomic, and artisanal diversity, with women and men who are protagonists of our communities.”

— Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa

ICA Director Lilian Villanueva Chan stated the fair includes 21 spaces for producers and 15 for artisans. Traditional cooks are serving regional dishes such as octopus tacos, tsi'ik de jurel, and chaya empanadas.

Artistic programming features the State Folkloric Ballet, the Citizen Security Orchestra, and the Juul K'iin group from Cozumel. The event aims to bring the state's cultural identity closer to the capital's residents.

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