Las Cazapixanes - Mayab Mool
- 21:00 - 21:55Plaza Principal
- 18:00 - 18:55Foro Abierto
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Four-voice shamanism. A cappella tragicomedy and ancestral vanguardism from the underworld of Xibalbá. All this and much more... Four aborigines from a planet that could be ours claim the stage, ready to conquer the audience with laughter or with machetes but always overflowing with the music of a thousand genres that, like sponges, they have been absorbing in their travels through the confines of space-time. THE PRIMITALS... the strange and surreal story of a slightly dysfunctional tribe, with infighting dreams of greatness, mental imbalances, and millenary pharmacopeia.
One afternoon, two farmers decide to revive their grandmothers' customs and leave an offering for the aluxes; they need their help taking care of the crops. While the pozole is being cooked, they remember an old story from the Mayab: the Dziú bird. With cooking utensils, they will retell that story to each other; this way, they can remember the old teachings of their ancestors and make sure that the aluxes come to the call.
Experimental puppet theater piece for open spaces, woven around the fascinating figure of the Donkey. A solemn celebration is organized in the streets to honor his memory. The funeral is abruptly interrupted by an unexpected event that causes people to relive the most relevant moments of the deceased's life.
Inspired by José Guadalupe Posada's iconic engraving, each act is an ode to the Mexican tradition, where music, puppets, and lyrics intertwine to celebrate the memory of those who have passed away. Prepare to be thrilled and smile as you relive the essence of the Day of the Dead and the spirit of the great Fandango. In the life of the dead, there is a celebration that no one wants to miss, the death better known as the Catrina, the peasant, the worker, the musicians, the shoemaker, the dancers, and the singers all alike, leaving their chambers with singular and peculiar joy because the celebration is about to start.
This is a play that tells the story of a little girl's loss and grieving process. It is a piece about death and how beautiful it is to live. Jette is ten years old and has many questions that her father cannot always answer. She tells us how her life has been since Emil, her younger brother, got ill. Emil is no more, and Jette has painted black clouds of sadness and anger, but those clouds will soon be white again.
In a cemetery, the night of the Day of the Dead takes an unexpected turn when old Tomás discovers an open grave and a dead man on the loose. Filled with fear, he embarks on an incredible chase through the cemetery, asking for help from the dead he had visited moments before. Accompanied by a band of international musicians, the chase becomes an emotional adventure with a happy and funny ending that will leave your heart full of joy and your soul touched by the magic of the Day of the Dead.
Uxmal, a Mayan city whose name means "the city thrice built," has given rise to many ancient tales and legends. One of the best known is the legend of the Dwarf of Uxmal, a mysterious dwarf, the son of an old divine banished by the king, who overcomes all the intelligence tests to which the cruel ruler of Uxmal subjects him. The last and most challenging test of all consists of competing with the king and enduring the breaking of a hundred coyoles on his head.
Conchita a skeptic of the supernatural, loves the show "Los tuchos del Mayab" because of the announcer's voice. On Hanal Pixán, her family prepares the house for the Day of the Dead, but she refrains. After eating a whole pot of lentil stew for dinner, she falls into a deep sleep under a ceiba tree. Between dreams and nightmares, where beings from Mayan legends teach her lessons with Yucatecan humor, Conchita learns to respect the traditions and customs of Hanal Pixán.
The show comprises poetry, stories, and prose texts focusing on death from a Nahuatl poem through the poetry of Jorge Manrique and Santa Teresa de Jesus, intermingling all this with Mexican corridos, which always call and invoke death. Tales and a legend culminate all this death allegory with poems by Jaime Sabines, Pedro Garfias, Elías Nandino, Dante Medina, and Margarita Michelena.
On the night of the dead, the wandering spirit "el Wachob" visits the house of Don Abundio Yamá, revealing the events of the caste war. Through his eyes, we will witness the courage of figures such as María Uicab, Don Abundio Yamá and Crescendio Poot, whose actions will resonate throughout the centuries as symbols of resistance and determination. On this sacred night, the narrative of heroism and sacrifice comes to life. We are honoring those who fought for freedom in times of conflict.
The Day of the Dead is approaching, and the "Canche" family is preparing to celebrate Grandmother Maceda's death anniversary. Meanwhile, a strange secret will be revealed to her granddaughter Cayetana when she finds the ancient well of the town that holds a terrible curse inside.
Immerse yourself in a world of love and passion with AMORE. With their acoustic ballads in Spanish, this talented musical group takes romance to another level with melodies that touch the soul. From classics to contemporary hits, their repertoire captivates audiences of all ages. Let yourself be swept up in the magic of their music, and let your heart be filled with emotion with every chord.
In the central zone of Quintana Roo, the Mayan community preserves its traditions with Mayapaax music. Emerging during the caste war, this musical expression, denominated the intangible cultural heritage of Quintana Roo, captivates with elaborate melodies and simple harmonies. Violin, tambora, and wooden bongo groups play this artistic legacy, sometimes accompanied by trumpets and Tunk'ul. Drum-making is a sacred ritual concerning nature and devotion to the gods. It is a tribute to the rich Maya history and spirituality.
Traditional charanga music represents an element of cultural identity for the Mayan communities of the state of Quintana Roo. Many musical groups liven up the various social, religious, or festive activities on the Peninsula. This music represents one of the contemporary expressions of Maya culture and is part of the regional cultural identity.
Since its creation in 2003, the Latin pop band comprised of Jesús Navarro, Julio Ramírez, and Bibi Marín has captivated hearts worldwide. They are ready to bring their unique essence to the stage with the Panorama Tour. Prepare to be transported through various classic hits and recent songs as the band showcases their incredible talent and passion in every performance.
The most awaited date of the year is approaching, when traditions come to life and souls arrive from a long journey to enjoy our festivities! Get ready to huachapear to the rhythm of the orchestra because the vaquería is about to begin, and the jarana that makes the place rumble is already beginning to be heard.
Declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Quintana Roo, this group represents one of the region's oldest traditions, promoting this cultural manifestation of the area among the new generations.
In the bustling city of Cancun, traditions intertwine with the influence of diverse cultures. In a vibrant spectacle, the souls disembark in Puerto Juárez. The Jarana peninsular opens the festivity, followed by traditional dances that invite the public to join in this Day of the Dead celebration.
The frescoes of the temple of the descending gods in Tulum inspired it. It narrates the rituals and ceremonies around (the first fruits), the first corn harvest, and balché, a sacred drink. It tells passages and scenes where priests, priestesses, and nobles dressed as the gods that descended by the offering that men gave through a ceremonial ritual are observed.
A recreation of the Mayan ball game, Pok ta'pok, about the myth of the Popol Vuh, the sacred book of the ancient Quiché Maya in which the divine twins, Ixbalanqué and Hunajpú, play ball to confront the stark lords of death in Xibalbá. The ball game court will be transformed, giving life to the dark underworld to recreate the struggle of opposites, good and evil, light and darkness. It is a spectacle of music, dance, and theatricality represented by ball players, musicians, and dancers from Xcaret Park.
The Mexican cemetery of the Mayan village is perfumed and decorated with marigolds and candles that embellish the tombs to welcome the dead, between colors, smells, and epitaphs, the living and the dead wander on this bridge to paradise.
On a supernatural journey to the underworld to guide the queen of Dzibanché to the flowery paradise. Exchange essential elements to overcome oblivion and secure her destiny. Immerse yourself in this unique experience where you, as part of "the company," will be crucial in the late queen's journey to eternity. Discover the mystery and beauty of the afterlife in this fascinating Day of the Dead show.
Ancestral practice of ancient cultures. The primary purpose of Xahumerio smoke is to cleanse the body and spirit as well as environments, spaces, and places. Xahumerio smoke is always in movement, which is why it is associated with the power to make that heavy energy that is stagnant circulate and leave; the smoke dissipates, which is why it can make negative vibes disappear, and harmony arrives; the smoke is the product of a transformation of matter, that is why it can convert what is in its path; the smoke rises, that is why it can carry messages to where they need to go. These messages are more potent when our loved ones cross the portal and are present at this Festival.
Eighteen gastronomic stands from different communities of Quintana Roo. Twenty-two spaces for the sale of handicrafts and agro-industry.