Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas
As I mentioned earlier, as part of the Feast of Corpus Christi in the town fairs of Antigua Guatemala all kinds of …
Corpus Christi Procession in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas
The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the start of the town fairs of the villages in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. …
Setting up the Corpus Christi Decorations at the Former Catedral de Santiago in Antigua Guatemala
The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the beginning of the town fairs season in Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. Today I share …
Corpus Christi Celebrations in the Villages of Antigua Guatemala
Corpus Christi celebrations mark the start of the town fairs of the villages of Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. Here’s a vista …
Corpus Christi and Confirmations in Maya Kaqchikel Town
This past Sunday it seemed as every village and town around Antigua Guatemala was celebrating its patron saint day. Well San Juan …
Corpus Christi in Antigua Guatemala
One aspect that I enjoy very much of the catholic rituals and celebrations is that there’s always food; food for every celebration. …
Making Alfombras for Corpus Christi Feast
The making of carpets from sawdust, pine-needles, flowers, vegetables, et cetera is a community-forming tradition. People get together by block or near-by …
Guatemalan Corpus Christi Food
The Corpus Christi or body of Christ is celebrated the first Thursday of June, first on the cathedrals and then at the …