By Zoila Palma: On October 31, 2026, Orange Walk Central Park featured vibrant altar displays celebrating Janal Pixano’ob, a cherished Yucatec Maya tradition of remembering and honoring loved ones who have passed.
Rooted in Yucatec Maya cultural heritage, Janal Pixano’ob is a tradition where families honor their departed loved ones and maintain the enduring bonds between the living and those who came before us. Through these traditions, ancestral memory, cultural identity, and knowledge continue to be shared across generations.
The Institute of Social and Cultural Research (ISCR-NICH) extended heartfelt appreciation to the Northern Maya Association of Belize for organizing this event and to their many partners including the Orange Walk Town Council and the Bishop Martin High School, and the Belize Tourism Board.
The Ministry of Culture through NICH-ISCR and the Banquitas House of Culture says that it remain committed to safeguarding and promoting Belize’s living heritage and ensuring that these traditions are passed on to future generations.
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By Zoila Palma: On October 31, 2026, Orange Walk Central Park featured vibrant altar displays celebrating Janal Pixano’ob, a cherished Yucatec Maya tradition of remembering and honoring loved ones who have passed. Rooted in Yucatec Maya cultural heritage, Janal Pixano’ob is a tradition where families honor their departed loved ones and maintain the enduring bonds
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