by Murry Page
12 Mar 14
mazmessenger.com
The equinox, the astronomical event when the sun is at zenith over the Equator, happens twice a year; around March 20 and September 22. This coming March equinox signals the beginning of nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is this time of year when the attention of Mazatlecos is drawn to the archaeological site Las Labradas. Christmas José Luis Andrade, director of Sustainable Tourism and Development for the state of Sinaloa, said that this year there will be cultural activities, but with a focus on recreation and rest at Las Labradas.
He said that on Friday 21 events planned for Las Labradas include dancing and yoremes songs, by the Cosalt group of Cosalá, food, a therapeutic and relaxing massage area and meditation circles at the edge of the beach. In oral tradition the word Mayo means “people of the shore.” The Mayos recognized themselves as Yoremes, hence the yoremes songs.
Christmas José Luis Andrade said operators are putting together packages at a cost of 300 pesos, which includes roundtrip transfer and the cost of entry fee to Las Labradas
According to Francisco Rios, Sinaloa INAH delegate, Las Labradas is the first archaeological area declared as such in Sinaloa.
He noted that the number of visitors coming to celebrate the March equinox at Las Labradas has been growing, saying that four years ago about 300 people visited the site, then the numbers grew to 700, then 1,500 and last year 2,300 attended the celebration. He said he expects a larger attendance this year.
(from Noroeste)
Approximately 1,500 people dressed in white gathered at the Las Labradas archeological site in the municipality of San Ignacio yesterday to celebrate the Spring Equinox.
