TZOTZIL
María G. & Fátima
Indigenous group: tzotzil
The word tzotzil originally meant "bat people" or "people of the bat" in the Tzotzil language (from tzotz "bat"). Today the Tzotzil refer to their language as Bats'i k'op, which means "true word" in the modern language.
So, the Tzotzil name for themselves is "Batsil winikatik´" – "true men."This indigenous group is ubicated in Chiapas.
Language
Tzotzil is a Mayan language spoken by the indigenous Tzotzil Maya people. It is part of the Cholan-Tzeltalan branch of the Mayan language family, and is closely related to Tzeltal and Ch'ol.
Women Clothes
Enredo: wrap or tube skirt
The majority of Tzotzil women and girls wear traditional dress, which consists of a huipil or blouse, an indigo dyed "enredo," and woven cotton sash.
Men clothes
Most of the Tzotzil men and boys dress in western style shirts and slacks or jeans.
food
They have orchads with fruits like: perón, peach, apple, pear, orange, banana, pineapple and avocado. These are fruits they currently consume.
The food of the tzotzil group is known due to their variety of ingredients.One of the most important ingredients for the tzotzil group is the corn, this can be made in different ways like: tortillas, tamales, atoles and pozoles.
TRADITIONS
Crafts
Tzotzil women make backstrap loom fabrics with traditional Mayan designs, in which they make huipils, shirts and napkins for their own use or for sale.
Music and dance
Tzotzil music and dance are an artistic expression that is presented in religious ceremonies and festivities, as well as in social celebrations. Dances and music have a strong symbolic content and represent the beliefs and worldview of the community.
Carnival
Tzotzils celebrate their own carnivals. This carnival is called "k'in tajimoltic"
Rituals
Tzotzil people believe that they contribute to the maintenance of universal order through Tzotzil rituals.
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TZOTZIL
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TZOTZIL
María G. & Fátima
Indigenous group: tzotzil
The word tzotzil originally meant "bat people" or "people of the bat" in the Tzotzil language (from tzotz "bat"). Today the Tzotzil refer to their language as Bats'i k'op, which means "true word" in the modern language. So, the Tzotzil name for themselves is "Batsil winikatik´" – "true men."This indigenous group is ubicated in Chiapas.
Language
Tzotzil is a Mayan language spoken by the indigenous Tzotzil Maya people. It is part of the Cholan-Tzeltalan branch of the Mayan language family, and is closely related to Tzeltal and Ch'ol.
Women Clothes
Enredo: wrap or tube skirt
The majority of Tzotzil women and girls wear traditional dress, which consists of a huipil or blouse, an indigo dyed "enredo," and woven cotton sash.
Men clothes
Most of the Tzotzil men and boys dress in western style shirts and slacks or jeans.
food
They have orchads with fruits like: perón, peach, apple, pear, orange, banana, pineapple and avocado. These are fruits they currently consume.
The food of the tzotzil group is known due to their variety of ingredients.One of the most important ingredients for the tzotzil group is the corn, this can be made in different ways like: tortillas, tamales, atoles and pozoles.
TRADITIONS
Crafts
Tzotzil women make backstrap loom fabrics with traditional Mayan designs, in which they make huipils, shirts and napkins for their own use or for sale.
Music and dance
Tzotzil music and dance are an artistic expression that is presented in religious ceremonies and festivities, as well as in social celebrations. Dances and music have a strong symbolic content and represent the beliefs and worldview of the community.
Carnival
Tzotzils celebrate their own carnivals. This carnival is called "k'in tajimoltic"
Rituals
Tzotzil people believe that they contribute to the maintenance of universal order through Tzotzil rituals.
thanks for your attention