Exotic Flower Arrangements
This was the second time I was alerted about the exotic flower arrangements placed on the fountains prior to a procession or …
The Economics of the Holy Week
As Semana Santa, the Holy Week before Easter, approaches, the historic colonial town of Antigua sees almost daily processions. These processions include …
Show Me What You Paint
Sure, no problem. This is what I paint…
Have Balls, Will Travel
Guatemala is a colorful country. What, you don’t believe me? Well, Why not check out the Color palette category to see for …
Holy Week Percussionist
The unmistakable thumping that accompanies the processions comes from percussionists beating huge drums with this hummer-like sticks. Do you know the name …
The Aromas of the Holy Week
I can bring to you the colors, the imagery, the sounds and even video clips, but I can’t transmit or transfer you …
Girls Procession
Transference: the action of transferring something or the process of being transferred. With these processions not only the heavy floats are being …
My Turn is No. 11
The Cuaresma and Semana Santa season comes with its own set of garments; from the Romans to the Cucuruchos to the Dolorosas …
The Broom-head Romans Are Back
I have honestly tried not put as many Cuaresma/Lent and Semana Santa/Holy Week photos here. I could, in theory, have a Lent/Holy …
Here, Take My Photo
On the weekends Calle del Arco is turn into a pedestrian strip and several business bring out benches, carts and flowers and …
Taking A Short Break
Often we hear that Guatemala is a country of contrasts. Even I try to show it often and what better way to …
Guatemalan Weekend Fashion
The people from Guatemala City are known as capitalinos; residents of the Capital city. Women from Guatemala City would be capitalinas. La …
Guatemalan Smile
Last Monday 8 of March was celebrated the International Women’s Day through out the world. I believe women should be celebrated everyday, …
Prensa Libre Sponsors Semana Santa
I noticed that Prensa Libre, one of Guatemala’s largest and oldest newspapers, was also sponsoring a processional band this past weekend. I …
Sponsoring The Holy Week
I don’t know if sponsoring the processions for Cuaresma and Semana Santa (Lent and Holy Week respectively) was already common practice in …