A scene from Cosmic Twins. photos courtesy of Embassy of MexicoTo mark the bicentennial of their independence, the embassies of Guatemala and Mexico present the global release of Cosmic Twins, an animated short film inspired by Asian traditional shadow theatre, today at 3pm. It also recreates aspects of Mayan culture, which is part of the history, and living cultures and languages of the Mesoamerican region. It also recounts the story of the brothers Hunahpú and Ixbalanqué and the migration and settlement of the Quiché people. This online launch is a collaboration with the Jorge Marín Foundation, Museum Siam: Discovery Museum, the University of El Claustro de Sor Juana and the Popol Vuh Museum.

Source: Bangkok Post August 30, 2021 01:18 UTC