Comments on: Virgin of Guadalupe Celebrations in La Antigua Guatemala http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/ Antigua Guatemala's number one multimedia resource in English for everything about La Antigua and the Guatemalan people, culture and traditions with a brand new web page every day! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com » Blog Archive » Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-38116 AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com » Blog Archive » Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:53:51 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-38116 [...] different Guatemalan girls to show you heterogeneousness of the people coming together for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I know that for some of you, the differences might too subtle to detect, but believe me, these are [...] [...] different Guatemalan girls to show you heterogeneousness of the people coming together for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I know that for some of you, the differences might too subtle to detect, but believe me, these are [...]

]]> By: Antigua Churches: Iglesia de Guadalupe | AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-23707 Antigua Churches: Iglesia de Guadalupe | AntiguaDailyPhoto.Com Thu, 06 May 2010 17:54:16 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-23707 [...] in La Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, though, for the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations on December 12, Iglesia de La Merced is the main venue where everyone goes and take their children dressed in native Guatemalan [...] [...] in La Antigua Guatemala. Interesting enough, though, for the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations on December 12, Iglesia de La Merced is the main venue where everyone goes and take their children dressed in native Guatemalan [...]

]]> By: zihuamx http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-17063 zihuamx Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:47:50 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-17063 In preparation for her upcoming day on December 12, here's a quick post about how Guadalupe is honored in our little piece of Pacific coast paradise in Zihuatanejo Mexico - Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mexico's patron saint and extremely important to all. Those smells are all prevalent here, too, in the market and the food stalls. Thanks for your post on the Guatemalan tradition - I'm hoping to made it down there one day soon...I got stuck in Mexico for a few decades... In preparation for her upcoming day on December 12, here’s a quick post about how Guadalupe is honored in our little piece of Pacific coast paradise in Zihuatanejo Mexico – Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mexico’s patron saint and extremely important to all. Those smells are all prevalent here, too, in the market and the food stalls.

Thanks for your post on the Guatemalan tradition – I’m hoping to made it down there one day soon…I got stuck in Mexico for a few decades…

]]> By: Corozo Palms and its Smell are Staple of the Holy Week | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-13845 Corozo Palms and its Smell are Staple of the Holy Week | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:12:41 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-13845 [...] slide shows, video clips and sounds. But I can not bring you the smells. Like I said back in the Virgin of Guadalupe Day, … the incredible power of the sense of smell can detonate nostalgic memories… if only [...] [...] slide shows, video clips and sounds. But I can not bring you the smells. Like I said back in the Virgin of Guadalupe Day, … the incredible power of the sense of smell can detonate nostalgic memories… if only [...]

]]> By: Traditional Guatemalan Christmas Food: Dobladas | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12657 Traditional Guatemalan Christmas Food: Dobladas | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:13:39 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12657 [...] (turned over) is our last meal at the Virgen of Guadalupe Celebrations. Dobladas are made from nixtamalized masa (maize dough) like tortillas, but other ingredients are [...] [...] (turned over) is our last meal at the Virgen of Guadalupe Celebrations. Dobladas are made from nixtamalized masa (maize dough) like tortillas, but other ingredients are [...]

]]> By: One Way http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12645 One Way Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:44:40 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12645 I love the photo at the top; the Lupita icongraphy is very strong - I remember seeing it everywhere when I was in Guatemala and Mexico I love the photo at the top; the Lupita icongraphy is very strong – I remember seeing it everywhere when I was in Guatemala and Mexico

]]> By: Rudy http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12610 Rudy Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:16:47 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12610 <strong>Manolo</strong>, I am glad you mention the stinking part. I'll make sure I carry a deodorant next time we meet up. :-) BTW, thanks for filling in with the links. <strong>Erinberry</strong>, see I was the guy stalking you all afternoon with the camera in hand like a paparazzi. ;-) Now, tell me if Jesus was not a Republican, what was he? <strong>JC</strong>, you mean the Erinberry's Asucen@ or the little girl in the slide show? <strong>Sompopo</strong>, so what are you waiting for to visit Guatemala... Honest, you will be treated nicely in Guatemala, even if you decide to over stay your visa and work without documents. :-) <strong>Javier</strong>, I am glad to be of service. <strong>Chachi</strong>, what happened? I kept on waiting on those stories you were going to send me by email? <strong>Carmen</strong>, so you asked for <em>torrejas</em> and you got <em>torrejas</em>. <strong>Coltrane_lives</strong>, I hope to see then. Make sure you <a href="http://antiguadailyphoto.com/contact-the-author/" rel="nofollow">look me up</a>. Manolo, I am glad you mention the stinking part. I’ll make sure I carry a deodorant next time we meet up. :-) BTW, thanks for filling in with the links.

Erinberry, see I was the guy stalking you all afternoon with the camera in hand like a paparazzi. ;-) Now, tell me if Jesus was not a Republican, what was he?

JC, you mean the Erinberry’s Asucen@ or the little girl in the slide show?

Sompopo, so what are you waiting for to visit Guatemala… Honest, you will be treated nicely in Guatemala, even if you decide to over stay your visa and work without documents. :-)

Javier, I am glad to be of service.

Chachi, what happened? I kept on waiting on those stories you were going to send me by email?

Carmen, so you asked for torrejas and you got torrejas.

Coltrane_lives, I hope to see then. Make sure you look me up.

]]> By: coltrane_lives http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12555 coltrane_lives Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:57:34 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12555 Wonderful slide show of a beautiful event with beautiful people. Thanks Rudy for this amazing array of color and and life and soul. Hope to be traveling to La Antigua in mid to late January. Wonderful slide show of a beautiful event with beautiful people. Thanks Rudy for this amazing array of color and and life and soul. Hope to be traveling to La Antigua in mid to late January.

]]> By: Carmen http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12554 Carmen Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:08:57 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12554 La Virgen de Guadalupe! I like the slideshow! Oh man, that little kid crying in the picture, the lady lighting a candle(s), the people, and all the different colors bring to mind my early childhood...<em>sigh</em>... my mom took my sisters and I to a church (I don't know where, but I think it was in la Zona 1) and we were dressed with <em>guipiles</em> and I especially remember the crowds of people. In that video you are sharing, is that lady saying "<em>Torrejas! Torrejas</em>!"??? I so want one. I could have sworn that's what she was selling. (Sniff, sniff). <strong>Thank you Rudy for sharing with us.</strong> :-)And now to answer your question. Here, every church has its own way of celebrating, but the one common theme (I find) is Las Ma~nanitas. All the folks gather, including a Mariachi (if one is available), they people have the Padre in front of the multitude, and they all sing Las Ma~nanitas to the Virgin of Guadalupe. My mom wanted to go to a nearby church and serenade La Virgencita with the community. After the singing, the prayers, and the exchange of hugs, they have Mariachi music (have you been to a Mass with Mariachi? It's truly amazing), chocolate caliente, and pan dulce from what I heard (I have not gone with her). She later told me they didn't go because it was just way too cold. In the 30s (F) if I am not mistaken. She was sad to say the least so she turned on her TV for the live coverage from Mexico. When I was a kid though, such dates as this one called for a road trip. It didn't matter how far you lived, your nationality didn’t matter, and although Spanish was our common language there were Vietnamese and Filipinos present as well, we would all head to <a href="http://www.olvera-street.com/html/olvera_street.html" rel="nofollow">La Placita Olvera</a> in Los Angeles (the epicenter of many if not all Immigrant/Newcomer celebrations in the 80s [and even today]). When I say <em>we</em>, I am talking about lots and lots of people. I remember the church being completely full and there were people outside too...speakers had to be placed in the courtyard so everyone could hear. La Virgen de Guadalupe! I like the slideshow! Oh man, that little kid crying in the picture, the lady lighting a candle(s), the people, and all the different colors bring to mind my early childhood…sigh… my mom took my sisters and I to a church (I don’t know where, but I think it was in la Zona 1) and we were dressed with guipiles and I especially remember the crowds of people. In that video you are sharing, is that lady saying “Torrejas! Torrejas!”??? I so want one. I could have sworn that’s what she was selling. (Sniff, sniff). Thank you Rudy for sharing with us. :-) And now to answer your question. Here, every church has its own way of celebrating, but the one common theme (I find) is Las Ma~nanitas. All the folks gather, including a Mariachi (if one is available), they people have the Padre in front of the multitude, and they all sing Las Ma~nanitas to the Virgin of Guadalupe. My mom wanted to go to a nearby church and serenade La Virgencita with the community. After the singing, the prayers, and the exchange of hugs, they have Mariachi music (have you been to a Mass with Mariachi? It’s truly amazing), chocolate caliente, and pan dulce from what I heard (I have not gone with her). She later told me they didn’t go because it was just way too cold. In the 30s (F) if I am not mistaken. She was sad to say the least so she turned on her TV for the live coverage from Mexico. When I was a kid though, such dates as this one called for a road trip. It didn’t matter how far you lived, your nationality didn’t matter, and although Spanish was our common language there were Vietnamese and Filipinos present as well, we would all head to La Placita Olvera in Los Angeles (the epicenter of many if not all Immigrant/Newcomer celebrations in the 80s [and even today]). When I say we, I am talking about lots and lots of people. I remember the church being completely full and there were people outside too…speakers had to be placed in the courtyard so everyone could hear.

]]> By: Chachi http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12553 Chachi Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:01:50 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12553 What a cuuuute!!! Thank you for the slide show, cause I was trying to look for something in the internet about that. I would like to show my husband how we celebrate this beautiful day. Thanks again! What a cuuuute!!! Thank you for the slide show, cause I was trying to look for something in the internet about that. I would like to show my husband how we celebrate this beautiful day.

Thanks again!

]]> By: Javier http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12552 Javier Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:32:55 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12552 Rudy, thanx for this pictures they remind me when my mom used to dress me with my mayan clothes when i was kid on dec. 12. You choked me up with this pictures. Thanx Rudy, thanx for this pictures they remind me when my mom used to dress me with my mayan clothes when i was kid on dec. 12. You choked me up with this pictures.

Thanx

]]> By: sompopo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12551 sompopo Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:26:05 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12551 I love the slide show and video. Of course its not like being there. :-) I love the slide show and video. Of course its not like being there. :-)

]]> By: JC http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12550 JC Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:22:04 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12550 I like the expression of the little girl in this photo! And your photos are so colourful. It gives me an introduction to Guatemala! Love it! I like the expression of the little girl in this photo!
And your photos are so colourful. It gives me an introduction to Guatemala! Love it!

]]> By: erinberry http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12541 erinberry Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:10:43 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12541 What a pleasant surprise to see myself and my daughter here :) What a pleasant surprise to see myself and my daughter here :)

]]> By: Manolo http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12538 Manolo Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:40:25 +0000 http://antiguadailyphoto.com/2007/12/12/virgin-of-guadalupe-celebrations-in-la-antigua-guatemala/#comment-12538 Ah, for a very nice description in English of the event and celebration you can read <a href="http://cancuncanuck.blogspot.com/2007/12/day-of-virgin-of-guadalupe.html" rel="nofollow">this nice post</a> on one of my recently discovered blogs from a new blog friend... Ah, for a very nice description in English of the event and celebration you can read this nice post on one of my recently discovered blogs from a new blog friend…

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