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Day of the Dead in Guatemala

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You are not dead until you are forgotten! As I have mentioned before, Guatemala’s real culture is syncretism and thus death plays an important role in traditions and culture. Guatemala is the real ‘melting pot’ and the final product is called mestizo. A mestizo is an individual that comes in many shades of brown and … Read more

Cemetery, Kites and Fiambre Day in Guatemala

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Cemetery, Kites and Fiambre Day in Guatemala by Nelo Mijangos

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