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Day of the Dead Photo Tour in the Highlands of Guatemala

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Day of the Dead Photo Tour in the Mayan Highlands of Guatemala by Antigua Photo Walks

Did you know that Guatemala has of one the most fantastic, colorful and photogenic traditions in the world: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite. Experience this unique festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala with an intensive full-day photo tour. Save the date: November 1st, 2019.⁠⠀⁠Contact me to learn more about it or … Read more

Giant Kite and Guatemalan idiosyncrasy

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This picture is like a summary of the Guatemalan Idiosyncrasy. First we have the giant kite with all the Mayan motifs, which for a long time represented the pagan rituals as the dominant catholic church used to call them. Anything that represented non-christian religious rituals was denigrated and prosecuted under the pagan label