MAZEHUALIZTLI

AZTEC WAR DANCE - OPENING CEREMONY 

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

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Reception for Fénix Ometeotl commenced with Mazehualiztli performed by two Mexican shamans, Ome Tochtly and Elian Cohuatzpali. The ceremony began at dusk during a full moon as both celestial bodies were present in the sky.

Celebrating the movements of Tonatiuh and Metztli, Nahuatl sun and moon deities, Ome danced while Elian drummed with a Huehuetl percussion instrument; integrating in mathematical method the movements of the planets into cosmically attuned choreography and rhythm. Concluding the performance, audience members were invited to participate in individual rituals from Ome and Elian by way of traditional Nahuatl medicine practices of smoke clearing and instrumental blessing.

PHOTOS: Masha Borodacheva