Today we begin a series of aerial vistas of Antigua Guatemala. First of all, let’s thank Nelo Mijangos for sharing this wonderful series of aerial views of Antigua Guatemala. Make sure you click on the photos to get the larger version to look at the details. Today’s is Thanksgivin in the U.S., but in Guatemala … Read more
Well, it looks like the Guatemalan fiambre is taking off as it’s being covered by publications abroad such as Saveur Magazine. Here’s the teaser for you to read the complete article about the Guatemalan fiambre. Fiambre, which means “served cold,” is eaten only in Guatemala, only on All Saints’ Day. Though its origins are murky, … Read more
November 1 is one of the most important dates in Guatemala. On November 1 Guatemalans go to the cemeteries to remember and honor their dead. Interesting enough by going to the cemeteries to engage with the departed ones, Guatemalans forge stronger relationships with the living ones and transmit the importance of remembering and honouring their … Read more
For this Día de la Raza I would like to share with you the faces of cultural resistance in a world where identity is being erased or blended, in Guatemala the Maya women represent a strong hold for the Guatemalan identity. In Guatemala and many countries in Latin America, October 12 is a national holiday … Read more
Two kids, one on each side of the fun, are seen in this Día del Niño, Children’s Day in Guatemala. I wish for all children in Guatemala to have a fulfilling childhood with lots of fun and safety environment and not only today we remember or pay attention to the less fortunate kids in Guatemala. … Read more
Have a happy Guatemalan Independence Day weekend everyone. Enjoy the multimedia material I have compiled for you! Once again, we have to thank Nelo Mijangos for sharing his photos with us. Our regular contributor and friend Guy Howard shares his gallery of civic events for September 15 in Antigua Guatemala. Free into the wind, your … Read more
Torches, marathons and student marching bands parades are the main activities Guatemalans do for celebrating Independence Day. These activities usually begin manifesting on the first days of September, but around 10 or 11 is impossible not to notice them. Each activities has a reason and history as to how it became part of the Independence … Read more
The Liberty Torches Marathons Have Began. As in previous years, people from all over Guatemala begin a marathon to go to another part of the country to get the flame so they can bring back the Independence Torch back to their communities. There are many places the have a torch where other people from other … Read more
Free into the wind, your beautiful flag! Guatemala’s National Anthem in English Happy Guatemala, may your altar Never be trampled by the tormentor Nor should slaves lick the yoke Nor should tyrants spit in your face If tomorrow your sacred soil Is threatened by foreign invasion Free into the wind, your beautiful flag To victory … Read more
Sometimes it seems that antigüeños only celebrate with parades and processions. I say this because almost every month you encounter a procession or a parade and on special occasions you find both. The celebrations of Santiago, Saint James, are a very good example. Here’s another short video clip showing one of the marching bands of … Read more
July 25 is La Antigua Guatemala Patron’s Day; otherwise known as the fair day of Saint James. Why is Saint James the patron saint of La Antigua Guatemala? La Antigua Guatemala used to be the capital city of Guatemala (Central America to be precise) and at the time its name was La Muy Noble y … Read more
The Corpus Christi or body of Christ is celebrated the first Thursday of June, first on the cathedrals and then at the other churches of each town or community. Basically, the Corpus Christi feast, a Christian feast day, or solemnity which honors the Body (corpus) of Christ (Christi). The typical dish eaten for Corpus Christi … Read more
Mother’s Day always falls on May 10 in Guatemala. Thus, today is a holiday for mothers in Guatemala and many mamás get the day off from work. I’d like send a very special Gracias to my own mother for teaching me how to be a fairly decent human being (most of the time; maybe?!). I … Read more
On May 3, many countries in Latin America, including Guatemala of course, celebrate the Day of the Holy Cross and also the Day of the Construction Worker. The Day of the Holy Cross is known in Guatemala as Día de la Santa Cruz and you can see many Albañiles (construction workers) placing an adorned cross … Read more
I share with you what my friend and colleague Willy expressed about the International Women’s Day: Willy: ¿Hoy es día de la mujer? ¿Otra vez? ¡Todos los días son días de la mujer! Los hombres nos rendimos ante ustedes a diario, libramos guerras, perdemos amigos, hacemos locuras por ustedes las mujeres… Todos los días son … Read more