We invite you to share in a celebration of the Vernal Equinox with a Sacred Mayan Cacao Ceremony* with Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz.

*Preparation for a Cacao Ceremony:

Cacao contains caffeine, so please do NOT DRINK COFFEE or any other stimulants at least 3 hours before the ceremony. We recommend that you do not eat for at least three hours prior to the ceremony. Dress in comfortable loose clothing.

Please drink plenty of water both before and after the ceremony to stay hydrated.   

About the Presenter

• Tata Pedro Cruz – One of the few surviving members of the Mayan Council of the Elders of Tz'utujil, which is a branch of the Maya Qui-che. “Tata Pedro” as he is most affectionately known, is a traditional Mayan Ajq’ij and Day Keeper, and one of the principal authorities of the Council of Mayan Elders of Lake Atitlan in Guatamala. He received the title, “Heart of the Lake Atitlan” K’U’XYA, by his fellow Mayan Council of Elders and Tz’utujil people. Tata Pedro recognizes the interconnectedness of all people, the expanding consciousness of the planet, and the urgent need to unify our spiritual, cultural and ethnic wisdom for the benefit of the planet and humanity. Tata Pedro is a globally recognized elder in the Mayan tradition and has traveled far and wide sharing knowledge, ceremonies and practices.  He is the interpreter of dreams for his community and a leader of the preservation and education of Mayan day keeping  and fire ceremonies.