
Setting up the Corpus Christi Decorations at the Former Catedral de Santiago in Antigua Guatemala
The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the beginning of the town fairs season in Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. Today I share …
The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the beginning of the town fairs season in Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. Today I share …
Today is observed and celebrated the Día de la Santa Cruz, Day of the Holy Cross,in the Catholic world. As in previous …
This past weekend Antigua Guatemala dressed up many of its façades, fountains and parks with flower arrangements. The photograph above show the …
Today Guatemala and the other Central American countries commemorate the bicentennial of the independence. As part of the no-crowds celebrations, the Banco de Guatemala put in circulation a Commemorative Bicentennial Twenty Quetzals bill… TAP to see the full size photos of the new Q20 bill and to read the complete post.
As I mentioned yesterday, on September 15th, Guatemala and the other Central American countrieswill be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Independence. Sadly, because of the pandemic, most massive events will not be allowed. So, Guatemalans are mostly observing the Bicentennial with flags, firecracker bombs and on the streets photo exhibitions… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
This week Guatemala and the other countries in Central America will be celebrating their 200th anniversary of Independence. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, most massive events will not be allowed. So, Guatemalans are mostly observing the special date with flags, firecracker bombs and fireworks… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
In Guatemala holidays and festivities are not celebrated on the weekend unless that’s date a holiday falls. Today, for instance, we celebrate Día del padre, Father’s Day.
Guatemalans celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, regardless of what day of the week it falls on. Nevertheless, there are many people …
On May 3rd Latin Americans celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross as well the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day …
Once again Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, was observed in Antigua Guatemala. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy …
Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to …
On December 12, children are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. In the atrium of Parroquia de La …
Needless to say 2020 is an atypical year, thus no burning of the devil celebration will be held in Antigua Guatemala as …
I want to take a momento to thank all the loyal readers who have followed the daily photographic updates through nearly 15 …
In a “normal year,” today we would be commemorating Día de Todos Santos, All Saints Day, and Día de los Fieles Difuntos, …