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Maya Women ~ Figures of Enduring Strength and Power
09 April 2010 - 11 April 2010
For the past quarter century, international scholars, Maya enthusiasts, artists, linguists, archaeologists and other have joined together for a lively weekend of engaging talks and programs centering around the Maya world. During the weekend, numerous other lectures and language workshops provide opportunities for attendees to learn about Maya culture and current archaeological work at Maya sites. Participants can expect a rich intellectual experience—and activity choices—as the weekend provides diverse opportunities for engagement.
Our 2010 Weekend theme, Maya Women ~ Figures of Enduring Strength and Power,focuses on the central role that women have always played in the social history of Maya peoples. Whether sustaining Classic era dynasties or advocating for justice in contemporary Latin America, Maya women are commanding figures. In many households, they anchor daily life and religious practice for their families and communities. Over centuries they have been pivotal figures resisting cultural annihilation, and today many have become successful political leaders and entrepreneurs.
As always, the weekend combines illustrated talks by more than a dozen world renowned scholars with engaging films, interactive hieroglyphic workshops for beginners and more advanced glyph readers-and an optional Maya banquet. $175; $140 members. Dinners, lunches extra.
Contact
Events Office
(215) 898-4890
The 2009 Weekend theme was Maya Crossroads: Classic Ideas and Goods in Motion Across the Verapaz. The dynamic trade and cultural expression in the Maya highlands during the Classic period was the focus of the 2009 program.
Dr. Elin Danien heralded the opening of the new exhibition Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya, as part of the Weekend program.
