For The Disappeared

For The Disappeared

Sometimes silence is louder than thunder! That was the case this past Saturday at the inauguration of the exhibit “Los Desaparecidos” (The Disappeared) where the Guatemalan Social Democrat government opted for the silence. We hear you load and clear, alright.

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  1. Abraham Lincoln Says:

    I like your words, silence is louder than thunder. I also liked your photograph.

  2. Manolo Says:

    I will definitely will check this exhibit when I am down there in July. On a lighter note, I will start a list of things to do and get on my expedition to the Land of Eternal Spring. To get thing #1: “un trompo de madera” :-D

  3. Lucky Says:

    Are you guatemalan Manolo?

  4. Lucky Says:

    About disappeared persons, this shows a very sad moment of our history. Let’s pray the survivor families who are crying for their lost.

  5. Claudia Says:

    Amen Lucy, as a human being I cannot imagine anything worse than wondering, the uncertainty of not knowing. This reminds me of a Ruben Blades song.

  6. Lessie Says:

    What a moving picture. Perfect for the theme.

  7. Manolo Says:

    Yep, I am “tan guatemalteco como tú” or at least as chapín as Pollo Campero.

  8. coltrane_lives Says:

    Rudy, an amazing series you’ve got here about tragedy of a people that I hope never repeats itself again. We all need “to mold a new reality closer to the heart” (from that Canadian Band “Rush”). Thought your buddies up north would appreciate that reference, Rudy. Ciao!

  9. Resting Bench to Meditate in Antigua | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Says:

    [...] having spent a slow afternoon going over every little piece at the “Los Desaparecidos” Exhibit (The Disappeared) now showing at the Compañía de Jesús Building, I needed a place [...]

  10. Atmosphere at Inaugurations in La Antigua Guatemala | La Antigua Guatemala Daily Photo Says:

    [...] you what it feels like to actually be there. Today’s photo was taken at the Inauguration of Los Desaparecidos Exhibit in La Antigua [...]

  11. Carolyn Says:

    Thank you Rudy for the provoking and beautiful photos.
    Hope to see the exhibit next week.

  12. Rudy Says:

    Carolyn, and I hope to see you next week. ;-)

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