Grand Opening of the Centro Cultural Eek’ Mayab
Mayan Art to Highlight at Cultural Expo
Highland Park Culture will get quite a bit richer this month, when the Centro Cultural Eek’ Mayab cultural center holds their Grand Opening on Sunday February 26, from 11 am to 6 pm. Highlighting the celebration will be the Mayan Art Expo featuring Central American art and artists from Oaxaca, Chiapas and the Yucatan. Authentic Mayan and Oaxacan cuisine will be there for the tasting, and music performed live by Centeotl will fill the air.
Paintings and wood carvings from prominent Central American and local Mayan artists will be on display, featuring the works of Mario and Maricruz Sibaja and Calixto Shibaja.
The celebration is the Grand Opening of the Centro Cultural Eek’ Mayab, located at 6027 York Boulevard, operated by founder Jose de Loria. Senor de Loria has spent many years volunteering in various civic and cultural organizations, and wanted to do cultural event more on his own.
His motto is, “Por Amor a las Culturales”, (for the love of culture) and his mission and the mission of the center is for education and enjoyment of all cutltures. He has lived many years in the communities of Eagle Rock and Highland Park.
The Centro Cultural Eek’ Mayab is located right next door to the Los Angeles Police Historical Museum, on York Boulevard just west of North Figueroa St. Those who wish to attend the free event are asked to please RSVP, so organizers can plan accordingly.
To RSVP or if you need more information, e-mail the center at eekmayab@att.net or call Francis 323 256 3356.
