Rabinal Achí
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The Rabinal Achí is a Maya theatrical play written in the Kʼicheʼ language[1] and performed annually in Rabinal, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala. Its original name is Xajoj Tun, meaning "Dance of the Tun" instrument also known as wooden drum.[2][3] This is one of the few surviving performance pieces from before colonization. It takes place every year on January 25 and involves the entire community of Rabinal. A combination of movement, song, and instrumentation meld the piece together. This performance has been a part of Rabinal history for centuries, and continues to be a part of the culture today. The story of the Rabinal Achí centers on a historical feud between Rabinal and Kʼicheʼ, two neighboring cities.[4] Colorful costumes and wooden masks are used to differentiate the characters as they play out their roles in the song-dance-drama.[5]