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2012 Jats'a-já Schedule of events
Dates: 16, 17, 18, 19th of August 2012
Location: Various points along the Mahahual Malecon
Thursday August 16, 2012
OPENING FESTIVAL 18:30/6:30 Plaza Martillo
Chaired by Mr. Carlos Mario Villanueva Tenorio, Mayor of Othon P. Blanco.
It is suggested to attend deressed in white:
Women with blouse or suit
Men wearing guayabera, white pants, and if possible, sandal and hat
NAUTICAL PROCESSION- 19:00/7:00. Plaza Martillo
Along the Malecon the boats will be launched into where flowers will be tossed into the sea as an offering.
MAYAN CEREMONY - 20:30/8:30. Plaza Martillo
Prayer to the Mother Earth, offered by priests from Tihosuco, Q. Roo to keep hurricanes and bad times away from the place and bless the land.
After the ceremony:
VAQUERIA
Carousing dance with the Ballet of Tekax
JARANA CONTEST
Prize for the best couple dancing Jaranera. Jaranera is a dance and musical form typical to Yucatán, Mexico
LIVE MUSIC, following the contest
Plaza Martillo
Friday August 17, 2012
CONFERENCES
Lionfish
Biosphere Reserve Banco Chinchorro, taught by biologist CONANP Maricarmen Garcia,
Mayan history and culture taught by anthropologist Jennifer Bojorquez Eria
GARDEN ART - 10:00 am Playa del Tequila Beach Club.
Exhibition of paintings and artwork by local artists.
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Beautiful underwater shots of Mahahual and Chinchorro Bank, made by architect Jorge Zamora
PHOTO CONTEST- Our Costa Maya
Selection of the best photos of the Gran Costa Maya. Prizes given for the best of each category:
Our Colors, Our Creations and Our Dwellers
SAFARI LION FISH
Local divers will participate in hunting lionfish that will serve as raw material for the special dishes that will be part of the sample cuisine.
RALLY GREEN Family Activity
CHILDREN'S FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT- On the football field in the center of town
11:00 Tequila Beach
TRADITIONAL DANCE DISCO
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Photography contest - Jats'a-Ja
Mahahual is proud to celebrate the 5th annual festival of Jats'a ja' on 16-19th of August, 2012. This year, the celebration will span 4 days and add more exhibits and activities. Even if you cannot attend, you can participate in this event by entering your photos of Mahahual and the Costa Maya in the 5th annual photography contest. The best photos will be printed up and displayed for Jats'a ja' festival visitors. Prizes are given out at the closing ceremony which promises to be even better than last year. You do not have to be in attendance to win.
Other Jats'a Ja' events
Grand prize winner 2011 (by John Look)
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Saturday August 18, 2012
BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 8:30 am outside primary school
Teams of 2 or 3 players
RECYCLING WORKSHOP 10:00 to 16:00 hrs National Beach Club
Presentation of Ecological Group Mahahual Children:
Exhibition and sale of crafts
Slow Motion Sunday Group Presentation Mahahual.
Permaculture
Plant Sale 100% organic free of pesticides, seed exchange.
CONTEST "USE AND REUSE" 14:00 - 16:00 hrs Plaza Martillo
Costumes made from recycled materials and with a message to Mother Earth.
Be awarded the Top 3 Costumes
Gastronomia
The best dishes from lionfish with the creativity of the best chefs in Mahahual
TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCE--HUACHENANGO PLAZA 22:00 hrs / 10:00 pm
SUNDAY August 19, 2012
SUPER SPRINT- 8:00 am 11:00 am Tequila Beach Club
400 m swimming, 10 km bike and 2.5 mile races
2 categories: individual and team
COMPETITION SAND SCULPTURES 10:00 am Blue Bay Beach
KAYAK RACE TOURNAMENT 9:30 AM
Individual or teams of 2.
CLOSING CEREMONY AND AWARDING OF PRIZES
Plaza Martillo 17:00 pm
Presentation of the shell mounds. Last year was presented and was one of the most emotive and striking throughout the festival.
Presentation of a theater group in Cancun with the work "Inhabitants of the Mangrove"
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