Equinox Celebration

SPRING EQUINOX GATHERING

https://solarcalendar.org/index.php/seasonal-gatherings/

Featuring Yucatec Maya Jarana Dance Group

Thursday, March 20th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

6:15 Welcome and Opening Dance Performance

6:30 Explore the Sun

• Astronomical and cultural significance of the March Equinox, with Isabel Hawkins, Astronomer, Exploratorium; Lori Lambertson, Science Educator, Exploratorium
• Jason Del Aguila, Observer of the Mayan Day Count
• Yucatec Maya Jarana Dance Group Performances

7:15 Sunset Observance and Closure                                                                                                              

Chávez / Huerta quarterly virtue:  HOPE – The east is commonly associated metaphorically with the rising sun, birth, new beginnings, & hope.  And the Spring season begins a new cycle in nature and the planting season of agriculture.