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 …
Decorations for the Day of the Holy Cross
Today is observed and celebrated the Día de la Santa Cruz, Day of the Holy Cross,in the Catholic world. As in previous …
Antigua Guatemala’s Flower Festival 2021
This past weekend Antigua Guatemala dressed up many of its façades, fountains and parks with flower arrangements. The photograph above show the …
Happy Bicentennial of Guatemala’s Independence
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.
Guatemalan Flags Vendors
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.
Let’s Begin the Bicentennial Celebrations
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.
June 17th is Father’s Day in Guatemala
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.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Roses from Antigua Guatemala
Guatemalans celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, regardless of what day of the week it falls on. Nevertheless, there are many people …
Today is the Día de la Santa Cruz
On May 3rd Latin Americans celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross as well the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day …
Palm Sunday Bouquets
Once again Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, was observed in Antigua Guatemala. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy …
Mayan Matryoshka Portrait
Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to …
Makeshift photo studio for Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day
On December 12, children are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. In the atrium of Parroquia de La …
Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala Will Be an Ecological and Virtual Celebration for 2020
Needless to say 2020 is an atypical year, thus no burning of the devil celebration will be held in Antigua Guatemala as …
Thanks to all loyal readers
I want to take a momento to thank all the loyal readers who have followed the daily photographic updates through nearly 15 …
Try the Colorful Guatemalan Fiambre Delicacy
In a “normal year,” today we would be commemorating Día de Todos Santos, All Saints Day, and Día de los Fieles Difuntos, …
Columbus Day or Día de la Raza?
In Guatemala as in many Latin American countries October 12 is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Native …
The Quietest Guatemala’s Independence Day to Date
For obvious reasons, this was the quietest and more solemn Independence Day celebrations that I have ever experience in Guatemala. Other than …
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 …
Decorations for Día de la Santa Cruz
Under normal circumstances, today the Catholic world will be celebrating the Day of the Holy Cross or Día de La Santa Cruz …
Let Lent Begin
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Miércoles de ceniza for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, …
Graffiti for International Women’s Day in Antigua Guatemala
In general, graffiti is not tolerated in Antigua Guatemala. So whenever I catch a wall with a message or stencil art I …
Lent Season Has Began
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish phrase of the day: Miércoles de ceniza for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent …
Street repairs before the Lent begins
Today is the last day of Carnival in Guatemala. Tomorrow Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. You can see lots of repairs and …
Remembrance of the Earthquake of February 4th, 1976
The only surviving arch at Iglesia de La Recolección was a symbol of Antigua Guatemala ruins for many years. The 1917 and …
Día de los Reyes in Antigua Guatemala
For Día de Reyes or Epiphany we break a piece of bread known as Rosca de Día de los Reyes. Whoever gets the plastic baby placed inside has to pay for the tamales and ponche on Día de la Candelaria, February 2nd, or Groundhog Day. Click through the link to see Rosca de Día de los Reyes…
Merry Christmas from Antigua Guatemala
Merry Christmas to y’all!
For today, I decided to shared a humble corn-husk Nacimiento, another popular style found in Guatemala.
The Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon Begins Now
Retablo of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe found inside Iglesia San Francisco El Grande, Antigua Guatemala. Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon is a concept typical of …
Street Photography — The Devil and El Diablo
Finally I was able to capture a totally unplanned street portrait of my two favorite models together. Of course, one of them …
Oktoberfest 2018 in Antigua Guatemala
Once again Chermol is organizing the Oktoberfest in Antigua Guatemala one week from this Saturday, on September 29. Oktoberfest is a fabulous …
Today’s Día del Cariño y La Amistad in Guatemala
Here’s Guatemalan illustrated word of the day: Cariño for sweetie, honey, darling, tenderness, affection, etc. Cariño is such a versatile Spanish word; …