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It took a few months to built the New Nutrition Center and a lot of hardwork and goodwill from the Hacienda Chichen staff, who donated their time and skills during the construction of the New Nutrition Center for the Mayan communities nearby Chichen Itza. This effort was a learning opportunity to the local families accustomed to have promises of help for alternative reasons, such as political gain during elections. This is one experience the local families have found to be a true gift of love for the joy to share, give and receive the gifts of a caring heart.
"We did it!" exclaimed with a great smile Abraham Blanco, who was in charge of pluming and electric installations for the new center.
A charming garden at the entrance of the new building was carefully plan and planted by the team of gardeners working atl Hacienda Chichen. Filiberto and Don Paulino team led the work, level the terrain, planted small trees and ornament plants around the new center which features a state of the art bio-degradable septic system, eco-friendly light features, an ample open kitchen in a multi-use living area, plus two lovely public bathrooms.
"It is
wonderful
Indeed, most of the Maya Foundation In Laakeech labor volunteer work is done by the staff of the Hacienda Chichen. They have learned the pride and joy that comes from freely giving of oneself to support and care for needs of families and residents of their communities. The foundation programs include travelers' volunteer efforts as well, which give of their time and skills to teach English classes to the workers and residents in the villages and at the hotel after work hours. This year, four volunteers have helped the English as a second language summer program.
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Yucatan Adventure Volunteer Team congratulates all those involved in the creation of the Maya Children Nutrition Program and the building of the new center. If you wish to support our efforts, please contact us via email to info@yucatanadventure.com.mx Contact us now to request articles you would like to read in our website. Back to Top
Sustainable Tourism Trends in Yucatan Long before the "sustainable tourism" term began to catch momentum or even Geo-tourism as National Geographic's editor tag the trend, Hacienda Chichen Resort has been practicing such ideal way of blending ecological care with social support with respect for the Maya cultural legacy in their region. One of the first social programs sponsored by the hotel owner was gear to certified interested staff members as Bird-watching Local Guides, Mrs. Barbara McKinnon conducted a series of workshops to that end; since then, Bibiano and Jose Santos are successfully guiding various Nature Tours and Birdwatching groups at the Hacienda Chichen Bird Refuge and Maya Jungle Reserve. Many individual programs, all gear to help the Maya people find jobs and new economic opportunities, have been sponsored to help the Maya families learn the art of giving and sharing; thus, empowering the community sense of pride and self-reliance rather than to continue the ill saga of waiting for election times so politicians give out of their desire to win official power.
Back to Top MAYA PEOPLE HELPING THEIR COMMUNITIES:
“We all enjoy helping and making a small difference in our communities, it is rewarding to give our time, share our vision and dedicate our efforts to help improve our public schools, health centers and other local community needs,” explains Executive Chef Josue Cime, an indigenous Maya that has stepped up the professional latter with great success. Chef Josue Cime and the owners of Hacienda Chichen have joined their efforts to create training and learning opportunities for young adults; the hotel’s kitchen is like a great workshop with a small young team that he personally teaches and trains. "Helping this young local Maya people develop many skills in the art of cooking Maya cuisine and Fusion gourmet entrees is a great challenge and honor," he said. He enjoys the challenge and has his heart set in helping these young adults increase their job opportunities within the growing hospitality industry. Now, Chef Josue Cime and co-chef Saturnino will be helping the New Nutrition Center's Meal Planning and Healthy Cooking within a low budget for mothers and young adult females wishing to learn the art of cooking healthy economic meals for their families. The Nutrition Cooking Classes will be held in October after Placido Domingo's Concert to be celebrated October 4th in Chichen Itza's famous Maya temples and archaeological site. For more information about the concert please contact www.chichenservices.com
With Chichen Itza new title as one of
the Seven Wonders of the World, business is not as usual. Demand for
fine gourmet food service is growing in the region and the Hacienda
Chichen catering reputation has grown to be the best Maya and Fusion
Gourmet Cuisine served in all Chichen Itza. Chef Josue Cime has two
senior cooks, Saturnino and Florentino, both help him with the great
responsibilities encounter in running a boutique hotel kitchen while
teaching and training the young apprentices he has selected to be his
first in the job cooking-workshop. We praise his dedication and
support he brings to his community young adults and hope his example is
followed by other skilful professionals.
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM TRENDS IN
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