5/15/2023 0 Comments Maya 2020 student version![]() Among the attendees was Governor General Dame Froyla T’zalam.ĭame Froyla T’zalam, Governor General of Belize This morning, the Deer Dance was performed at the University of Belize first UB Maya Day today, on its central campus in Belmopan. ![]() It depicts the Spaniards shooting all the deer, an act that does not end well for them. As the story progresses, the Spaniards appear. Others portray monkeys, jaguars and other wild animals. Dancers dressed in deer masks and colorful costumes come forward as the marimba is played. The rhythmic movement portrays how the marimba called all the animals from the forest and mountains to gather at one location. The soundtrack to the dance is played by three persons on a Marimba. Traditions such as the Deer Dance is said to be unique to Belize and it is still performed at festivals and special events. Mayan culture has been around for thousands of years. ![]() A host of students from the university and surrounding primary schools were in attendance to witness the display of food, music, dance, clothing and language. gymnasium in Belmopan, under the theme “Learning, Protecting, and Experiencing Maya Culture in Belize”. The University of Belize’s Intercultural Indigenous Language Institute and a Maya Students Association organized the university’s first-ever Maya Day celebration. ![]() University of Belize Hosts First Ever Maya Day Celebration ![]()
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