Ulama is a pre-Columbian team sport played with a solid rubber ball that’s bounced off players’ hips. In olden times, the game is said to have decided the winners of wars. — Read on www.npr.org/2018/09/16/646756260/an-ancient-ballgame-makes-a-comeback-in-mexico
📅 Date: November 1st & 2nd ⏰ Time: 6 PM – 8 PM 📍 Location: Chicano Ink Cultural Center 3939 S Avenue 3 East, Suites 119 – 123 Yuma, AZ 85365 Immerse yourself in […]
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] Prior to the Spanish invasion, Mesoamerican traditions of honoring the dead were celebrated with two specific feasts: Mikailwitl (feast of the dead), and Wey Mikailwitl (great feast of the dead). These […]
The sport of Ulama was created by Mayan and Aztec civilizations 3,500 years ago. A local group of players has decided revive the ancient sport with exhibitions in Chicano Park — Read on www.10news.com/news/local-news/ancient-sport-of-ulama-being-revived-in-chicano-park
By Illeana Moore Throughout the various empires and cultures in ancient Mesoamerica, the act of human and animal sacrifice was a common occurrence. The Maya practiced human and animal sacrifice as well, but had more of […]
This guide to Chicano tattoos looks at the historical roots, cultural references, and artists who have mastered the craft as well. By Justine Morrow Payasas, lush roses, Virgin Mary’s, and intricate rosaries may be the first […]
The Association AJUPEME USA is part of an International Mesoamerican Hip Ball Game Association that originated in Mexico, founded by Armando Uscanga and Reyna Puc. The Mesoamerican Ballgame The Mesoamerican Hip-Ballgame is the oldest team […]
In the Yanomami culture, women engage in the practice of adorning their faces with sticks that pierce their cheeks and lips. This traditional form of… Yanomami Piercing
Body art has been around for centuries and has evolved into a popular culture phenomenon. From tattoos to piercings, body modifications have become … Body Art: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Trends
The ancient Maya possessed many techniques for using their skin as a canvas on which to project information about their social role and status. One of the most common of these was body painting, typically using […]