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Guatemala. The Maya world

October 1, 2017
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Ruins of Tikal, the ancient capital of the Mayan people
The clothes of the Mayan people narrate, their story and their resistance
"Being born on earth is a sacred assignment" (Mayan proverb)
Lake Atitlan. Atitlan is the Nahual word for 'place of water'
The colours and designs of the clothes reflect the origins, myths, knowledge and philosophy of the Mayan people
In Mayan symbolism the colours blue and black are associated with water, the symbol of reflection and analysis
The red colour is associated with the earth. It symbolizes strength and concreteness
The yellow colour symbolizes the Sun. It signifies strength of mind and passion
The green colour represents hope and new creation. It is the symbol of youth, freedom and tolerance
The white colour is the symbol of spirituality and serenity
'The face is seen, the heart is felt' (Mayan proverb)
Mayan hairstyle
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