The Municipal Institute for the Strengthening of Mayan Culture has noticed an increase in the interest of foreigners in learning the Mayan language, demonstrating that it is a significant approach to recognizing the importance of this culture.
Currently, the institute has 10 students from Brazil, the United States and France.
Many of them find a connection with Mexican culture in the Mayan language and the opportunity to have a better understanding of the roots of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Since 2012, the institute has graduated more than 200 certified interpreters, who have found practical applications of the language in professional areas such as justice, health, and education.
In addition, accessible workshops are offered with a fee of 100 pesos per semester, or 250 pesos for those seeking to become certified as interpreters. These workshops begin with the calendar of the State Secretary of Education.
“We have students of all ages and professions, from retirees who finally have time to dedicate themselves to learning about this language to professionals who require the language for their work,” says Marcos Pech, representative of the institute.
In addition, there are many, we have around 15 children who are learning from a young age.
Like foreigners, locals feel a great interest in knowing their roots and practicing this language, which allows them to professionally access places where only Mayan is spoken and contribute to keeping local traditions alive.
Classes are taught at the Municipal Institute for the Strengthening of Mayan Culture (64-A Street and corner with 77 del Centro, in the La Ermita neighborhood), and other cultural spaces. They offer flexible hours from Tuesday to Thursday or Saturday.
The institute plans to open registration in July next year for new students interested in learning and keeping this language alive.
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