As I mentioned earlier, as part of the Feast of Corpus Christi in the town fairs of Antigua Guatemala all kinds of activities are held, from mass services, processions, and, of course, the omnipresent burning of firecrackers; a torito in this instance. I made this image of the torito in flames and sparks and others … Read more
The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the start of the town fairs of the villages in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. Here’s a night vista made in the aldea of San Pedro Las Huertas, right before the entrance of the Corpus Christi procession into church. I made this image and others I will be sharing this … Read more
The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the beginning of the town fairs season in Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. Today I share with you a image of a crew setting up the Corpus Christi decorations adorning the façade of the former Catedral de Santiago, Saint James Cathedral, a day prior to Corpus Christi Day. This … Read more
Corpus Christi celebrations mark the start of the town fairs of the villages of Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. Here’s a vista taken in the aldea of San Pedro Las Huertas, right before the entrance of the Corpus Christi procession into church.
This past Sunday it seemed as every village and town around Antigua Guatemala was celebrating its patron saint day. Well San Juan del Obispo and San Pedro de las Huertas were, but all other towns were celebrating Corpus Christi and confirmations. Here we see a few Maya Kaqchikel girls waiting for the confirmation mass just … Read more
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
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 neighbors to create the carpets on which the processions will walk through. Sometimes the making of the carpets is done at night, all night so they are ready for next day’s procession. The … Read more
The Corpus Christi or body of Christ is celebrated the first Thursday of June, first on the cathedrals and then at the other churches of each town or community. Basically, the Corpus Christi feast, a Christian feast day, or solemnity which honors the Body (corpus) of Christ (Christi). The typical dish eaten for Corpus Christi … Read more