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Cultural Traditions

Commemoration of B’ak’tun 13 Conclusion

December 21st, 2012 12 years ago

Festivities took place across Mesoamerica to commemorate the conclusion of the b’ak’tun 13 cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar. This significant event, believed to cover a span of approximately 5,126 years, drew attention from New Age spiritualists who anticipated various transformative events, including cataclysmic occurrences. Celebrations featured local rituals, music, and community gatherings, emphasizing a reaffirmation of cultural heritage. As people reflected on the passing of this time cycle, there was both a sense of anxiety and hope regarding possible new beginnings.

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