Tag: Mayan culture
Armed with technology, Mayan language teachers reach new generations
Mayan language teachers at Yucatan’s Indemaya say they are seeing a considerable uptick in young people wanting to learn this Pre-hispanic language.
New petition seeks intangible cultural heritage status for Mayan language
“The importance of the language can be observed from the perspective of its psycho-emotional value or potential", says Cocom Bolio. “Language also creates a sense of identity and belonging; and, at the same time, a tradition or way of life.”