Cultur reports good progress in the video mapping of San Gervasio in Valladolid

Jueves 25 de Mayo de 2023

It involves a technical-scientific process and complicated design and production

Mérida, Yucatán, May 25, 2023. In relation to the note published today in its medium (Diario de Yucatán) with the title of "Wait of four months of a video mapping", in which it is indicated that in this project contemplated for the temple of San Gervasio it is not yet specified and that there are still no works or adaptations and equipment, Cultur wishes to specify the following:

It is important to note that projects of this nature require a series of processes, permits, production, etc., that take time, which began at the beginning of the year when it was announced.

For example, to install the booth where the equipment will be, which are very sophisticated, a permit is required, which after studying its location is granted. We have already worked, as a team with the authorities of INAH-Yucatan, and soon it will be obtained, so that construction can begin, in which we will have the support of the City Council of Valladolid.

While the above is being done, work has also been done in parallel on the production of the video that is practically ready, but it will also have to go through the approval of the aforementioned federal authority that is in the best disposition to support the project; They have already made some observations and the adjustments and adjustments are being processed, so that everything is as it should be and then it can be projected.

What does it mean to make a video mapping?

Doing a job of this magnitude is not as simple as it might seem, it requires a technical-scientific work such as producing the animated part, taking care that there is a perfect splicing of it with the audio or narration, and that all the images are consistent with the narrative.

The script requires research work and the music used has to be original, for the issue of copyright, so it must be commissioned to professionals for its production.

We understand that many people would like to see this cultural spectacle, and we ask for your understanding for the time it takes, but for all that it implies it has to be done with all the thoroughness it deserves. As an example is the videomapping of Dzibilchaltún that its creation took about 12 months.

Finally, it should be noted that this video mapping will be added to the existing ones of "Nights of Kukulkan", "Echoes of Uxmal", "Steps of Light" in Dzibilchaltún, "Paths of Light" in Izamal, "The Heroic Night" which is also in Valladolid, and "Nights of the Picheta Passage".

In short, it remains to say that there is already a good progress in this project and that soon people will be delighted with this cultural event that will be screened in the temple of San Gervasio.

Publicado por: Cultur

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Cultur adopts a female dog, thus closing the "Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan"

In total, 13 dogs were rescued from the archaeological zone of Chichen
Miércoles 24 de Julio de 2024

Mérida, Yucatán, July 24, 2024. Cultur and the Perpólis Association delivered "Coquito" for adoption this morning, a female dog that was rescued in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza, as part of a plan to take care of the remains of this wonder of the contemporary world and also for public health, reported Mauricio Díaz Montalvo, general director of the department.

The other dog pending for adoption was "Dalila," the mother of the aforementioned puppy, but the person in charge of the mentioned Association, Lourdes Durán Leal, decided to keep her and take on the responsibility of caring for her.

By giving all the rescued dogs in Chichen for adoption, this is how Cultur concludes the so-called "Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan," considering that there is little time left for the current administration.

"Coquito," the last dog given for adoption, was rescued by Cultur since last January, along with her four siblings and her mother. As of today, she has new owners who left happily and with the commitment to take care of her and attend to her as another family member.

The dog was received by Julio Pavía, who lives in San Pedro Noh Pat - a community located next to the road to Valladolid. Since their first contact, the little animal showed that she is capable of living with people and allowed herself to be held and petted.

Summary of what was done with the Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan

The "Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan" added up to 13 dogs in total, of which only one was returned to its habitat since it was considered feral and therefore would not have been able to coexist with people; all others were given up for adoption.

The first rescue took place on February 11, 2022 (1); the second was on May 2 (2); on June 17 three more were rescued, and on August 1, 2023, the last one known as "El Chino," who was about to lose one of his legs as he arrived with a serious wound close to gangrene. With the last rescue in January this year (6), the number practically doubled, reaching 13.

As reported at that time, this project started before the Covid-19 pandemic at INAH's request since many dogs were detected climbing up the castle of Chichen Itza, which could cause damage to this architectural gem, plus representing a public health risk as they received no attention. Due to the health emergency it was suspended but resumed in 2022.

This plan started with the collaboration of Planned Pethood veterinary clinic, represented by MVZ Antonio Ríos Pérez; Perpópolis, led by Lourdes Durán; and Cinco Patas, under Azalía May's responsibility.

In all cases, the rescued dogs were handed over to the veterinarian who took care of deworming them, sterilizing them, vaccinating them and providing necessary attention so they are free from diseases and can be handed over to their new owners.

Finally, Díaz Montalvo thanked everyone who participated in this program as this made it possible to give a home to 13 dogs who now have a decent home where they live happily and safely.

-The objective was fulfilled as far as circumstances allowed... It will be up to the next administration to decide whether or not to continue with this program - he concluded.

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From April to June, Cultur's staff found and returned 7 iPhones to tourists

Six cases occurred in Chichén Itzá and one at the Siglo XXI Convention Center
Jueves 11 de Julio de 2024

Mérida, Yucatán, July 11, 2024. During the last quarter, from April to June, once again the maintenance staff of the Chichén parador and the security staff of the Siglo XXI, sites managed by Cultur, were protagonists of seven acts of honesty as they found seven lost cell phones and returned them to their owners.

Of the seven reported cases, six occurred in Chichén Itzá and one at the Convention Center, and coincidentally in all cases they were iPhones, one of the most expensive brands in today's market.

In April, three cases were reported, two at the Chichén parador and one at the Siglo XXI. In May and June, the remaining four cases were at the parador of the archaeological zone.

The tourists who benefited from the honesty of Cultur's employees visited us from Australia, USA (2), Chile (2), Mexico City, and Mérida.

The involved maintenance staff were María Luz Alba Pech Dzul from the Chichén Itzá parador (3 returns), Blanca Natali Kimil Cemé (2), Gabino Caamal Caamal, and from the Siglo XXI, security guard Freddy del Jesús Cob Pérez.

Thank you from Cultur's general director

The department's general director Mauricio Díaz Montalvo publicly thanks all his collaborators for these displays of honesty that raise the name of the department and Yucatán.

"The tourists truly leave enchanted not only by seeing our archaeological wonders like Chichén Itzá but also by recovering their valuable belongings that mean a lot to them, especially when the action comes from humble people," he emphasized.


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