Thousands Gather to Observe Spring Equinox at El Castillo Pyramid in Chichen Itza The Yucatan Times
go to original March 21, 2014

This video, by Evan J. Albright, captures the experience of the people who have come from all over the world to celebrate the shadow-and-light feathered serpent as he makes his arrival in mid March. In less than eight minutes you can know what it is like to spend the day at Chichen Itza, from opening to closing. (EJ Albright)

Kukulkan (The feathered snake) won the battle over Chaac (god of rain), on Thursday March 20th, in Chichen Itza, where 5,000 followers gathered in front of “El Castillo” to observe the Spring Equinox.

People came to observe this phenomenon from as far as Brazil, USA, China, Japan and Russia, among other countries. Between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors are expected today in this important archaeological site.

The Snake coming down the stairs, which is a phenomenon of light and shadow that takes place every year on the equinox, effect developed by Mayan architects centuries ago, could be seen yesterday at 16:30 hours, and it lasted approximately 15 minutes, the seven inverted triangles of light were perfect.

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