Mayan Culture and language Online Short Course: K'iche'

Instituto Cervantes in London is offering this Mayan K'iche' culture and language online course in 2025.

From the depths of the Mayan cultural heart emerges a captivating story, not hidden but waiting to be discovered. This adventure, narrated in this native Mayan language, K’iche’, will guide us through the rich tapestry of Mayan art, spirituality, beliefs, traditions, and the intricacies of this Mayan language. Throughout this course, renowned Mayan professors will share their knowledge of Mayan K’iche’ culture and language.

Students attending the full course will be able to request a course certificate.

Moderator: Bernardino Chiquirín Requilá

Speakers:

Wednesday 30th April: Manuel Raxuleú Ambrocio, Popol Wuj, the Mayan Holy Book

Wednesday 7th May: Tomasa Santos Ignacio, Festivities in the Mayan culture

Wednesday 14th May: Lucía Magdalena Charar Pos, The typical Mayan costume

Wednesday 21st May: Tomasa Santos Ignacio, The Mayan Spirituality

This event is organised by and the Instituto Cervantes London and the Embassy of Guatemala to the United Kingdom.