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Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons

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Guatemala’s Independence Torch Marathons is another manifestation of the celebration of the independence of Central America from Spain. This noise and peculiar marathons normally begin on the 13 of September, but the official day is the 14 since Guatemala’s Independence is celebrated on September 15. Through these marathons, the flame of independence is taking via … Read more

Typical Morning Vistas from Antigua Guatemala During the Rainy Season

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Here’s a typical vista from the mornings around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy season. As you can see, clear skies with some clouds forming. Nice, very nice mornings indeed. The temperature of the air in the mornings is around 16°C/61°F with a humidity around 85% to 90%, especially if it rained the night before. However, … Read more

Corpus Christi in Antigua Guatemala

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One aspect that I enjoy very much of the catholic rituals and celebrations is that there’s always food; food for every celebration. Corpus Christi was observed yesterday and included mass services, burning of firecrackers, procesion, and selling of food. Watch the video recorded, edited and published from his iPhone to get an overview of the … Read more

Central America’s EDITUS live in Antigua Guatemala on International Jazz Day

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One of the best representatives of the jazz in Central America, Editus, had a show tonight in Finca Filadelfia on International Jazz Day. Even though I had tickets, I was not able to attend the live concert because I suffered a foot injury yesterday. However, I was able to give the tickets away to friends. … Read more

The McNally Smith Fusion Ensemble performed at the “XIII Festival de Jazz de Guatemala” in Antigua Guatemala

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Rudy Giron: 130313 Jazz Festival &emdash;

Wednesday night we had the opportunity to listen to The McNally Smith Fusion Ensemble performed for about an hour and a half as part of “XIII Festival de Jazz de Guatemala” at the atrium of the former college of the Compañía de Jesús in Antigua Guatemala. It was a breath-taking performance.

The “XIII Festival de Jazz de Guatemala” started on Friday, March 8, with a performance by Alessio Menconi Trio with Marco Panascia and Paolo Orlandi from Italy, but because I’ve have been overwhelmed with the transformation of the upcoming issue of REVUE magazine, I was not able to attend. Ditto for the show by Beat Kaestli of Switzerland on Thursday night. There is still one more concert by Abe Rábade Trio (Spain) on Saturday night which I do not plan to miss at all. I will bring you an update in this last presentation. Stay tuned!

Check out the photo galley of The McNally Smith Fusion Ensemble concert here:

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The Voca People at Ermita de la Santa Cruz, Antigua

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Last night was the presentation of Vocal People at Ermita de la Santa Cruz ruins, Antigua Guatemala’s concert venue, as part of the XII Festival Internacional de Cultura Paiz. Voca People brought a musical show featuring popular songs by the only means of a cappella and beatbox, sans any other musical instrument. The Saturday night … Read more

10 Days of Cultural Events Were Inaugurated Last Night with the Paiz International Cultural Festival

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The night of February 1 was chosen as the inauguration of XII Festival Internacional de Cultura Paiz to be held for ten days in Antigua Guatemala. The night was filled with the sounds of the big band music of the Bob Porter’s Orchestra and happy rhythms of pop, rock, latino and ska by the Guatemalan … Read more

New Year’s Fireworks Shows in Antigua Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala is the preferred destination for Christmas Even and New Year’s Eve celebrations because Antigüeños know how put on a good show. Normally there are several fireworks and firecrackers shows at different venues such as Parque Central and Calle del Arco. Here Nelo shares some of his photos for the night and further down … Read more

Photos of Julian Marley’s Reggae Concert in Antigua Guatemala

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Photos of Julian Marley's Reggae Concert in Antigua Guatemala by Nelo Mijangos

“The son of The King” was the song used to introduce Julian Marley, Bob Marley’s son at the most recent reggae concert in Antigua Guatemala fabulous venue, Ermita de La Santa Cruz. As you can see in the pictures below, all reggae lovers were present to listing to the songs of Bob Marley performed by … Read more

Magic Cumbia Swing and Latin Blues Night with Ishto Juevez and Ixtapoch Vallenas in Antigua Guatemala

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Ishto Juevez + Ixtapoch Vallenas y su cumbia swing y latin blues en CFCE Antigua by Rudy Giron

Ishto Juevez + Ixtapoch Vallenas y su cumbia swing y latin blues en CFCE Antigua by Rudy Giron

If you’re not in Antigua Guatemala right now, you don’t know what you’re missing. Well, I will help you know what you’re missing by not being in Antigua Guatemala. Let’s start with a photo festival, an orchid exposition, a haunting music nights.

Last Friday night was magical with melodic and enchanting music performed by musicians Ishto Juevez and Ixtapoch Vallenas inside the gardens of the Compañía de Jesús Building in Antigua Guatemala. The weather and temperatures were just perfect, the night was lit by a full moon and the musicians by colourful spotlights that not only highlighted the musicians but also the amazing venue that is the Cooperación Española. Below I share with you some of Ishto Juevez music and video clip for one of his most popular songs and a photo gallery of the night. Enjoy!

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Guatemala’s Independence Day Photo Gallery

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Guatemala's Independence Day Photos by Nelo Mijangos

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

A Day Full of News from Antigua Guatemala

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Fashion and Design show in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

Today was the day. Today Fuego Volcano stole the spot lights with the largest pyroclastic activity seen in recent times. The arrest of Antigua Guatemala’s Mayor and ten other people accused of corruption and taking public funds took a second stage. On the other hand, the Antorchas de la Independencia, Independence Torches continue arriving and … Read more

Lighting Up the Independence Torch

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Lighting Up the Independence Torch by Rudy Giron

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

#MiércolesDeCumbia from Guatemala to the World

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#MiércolesDeCumbia from Guatemala to the World by Rudy Giron

After marimba music, cumbia has been the most popular musical genre in Guatemala. The phenomenonal comeback of Cumbia music in Guatemala is due in part to “Miercoles de Cumbia” or Cumbia Wednesdays started in Guatemala City last year loosely organized through the hashtag #miercolesdecumbia on Twitter, but now you can find #MiércolesDeCumbia as far north … Read more