flags
Guatemala’s Independence Flags at Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Guatemala’s Independence is celebrated through the entire month of September even though the official date falls on the 15th. Independence bunting is often found in doorways, windows, balconies, etc. The Palacio del Ayuntamiento, [City Hall Palace] in the Main Plaza is a popular spot for placing Guatemalan flags in the hand rails of the second … Read more
Flags of Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala
Since the new municipal administration took over on January 14th, huge flags, about twice as big as before, are flown over the Palacio del Ayuntamiento.
Independence Day Decorations in Antigua Guatemala
As I have shared with you before, September 15 is the date to celebrate Guatemala’s Independence Day. Heck, to be correct, actually on September 15 all the countries of Central America celebrate Independence Day. You have to remember that Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica used to be provinces of Guatemala, later the … Read more
Guatemalan flags on sale
Starting at the end of August, the ambulant flag vendors hit the streets with every flag size and shade of blue to celebrate Guatemala’s Independence Day, or rather month as we do here. So, September dresses up with lot shades of blue. What shade of blue is actually the official color of the Guatemalan flag?
Guatemala’s Independence Bunting
As I have shared with you before, during September Guatemalans celebrate its Independence Day on the 15th and for the entire month, thus you can find Independence celebrations and decorations everywhere in Guatemala. Independence bunting is often found in doorways, windows, balconies, etc. The Palacio de los Capitanes in the Main Plaza is a popular … Read more
Guatemalan Flag Street Vendor
During the first two weeks of September, you can find street vendors just like this one selling all kinds of Guatemalan flags. Guatemalans have many ways to display their patriotism, flags is one of them. The problem with the Guatemalan flag is that they come in all different shades of blue. There is even an … Read more
Almost Ready for 2012
It looks like the Muni is almost ready to wave goodbye to 2011. The sign for 2012 is already in place and soon enough the lights and fireworks will be set as well. Would you like to receive 2012 in La Antigua Guatemala?
Guatemalan Flags
Okay, so we agreed that the official blue color of the Guatemalan flag should brilliant blue or celestial blue code ISCC-NBS 177 according to Decreto 104-97 [PDF] and as noted for a second or third time in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto. However, I’d say that the shade of blue really depends on what the flag … Read more
Guard at Calle del Arco
Even though Guatemala’s Independence is celebrated on September 15th and the days prior to that date, in reality Guatemala’s independence is observe throughout September with flags and civic acts in schools. As you can see in the picture above, flags hang from many windows and balconies at Calle del Arco. You can also look for … Read more
Bunting at Palacio de los Capitanes in Antigua
I have other photos from the Guatemala’s Independence Day Celebrations which I would like to share with you and since September is still Independence Month in Guatemala, I guess I can be excused, right? In the picture above you can see the bunting at Palacio de los Capitanes (The Captains’ Palace) which now is undergoing … Read more