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It’s Kite Season in Guatemala

The chilly winds blowing from the true north create the conditions for flying colorful kites over the skyline of Guatemala. Come and …

We could argue that officially the kite flying season begins with the celebrations of All Saints Day and Day of the Dead …

Winter is coming! And with Winter the dry season and the winds from the north start blowing, thus the kite season begins …

Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Barrilete for kite. Normally the kite season is the same as the dry season, …

Kites hanging off trees, balconies and electric posts are, of course, another typical vista of the dry season. By the way, Guatemalan …

At the end of the rainy season one begins to see this tissue paper kites being sold in tienditas, small town convenience …

November 1 is one of the most important dates in Guatemala. On November 1 Guatemalans go to the cemeteries to remember and …

The kite season is upon us already so it comes as no surprise to see Guatemalan kites being used as decorations. Through …

I remember that when I was a kid my friends and I made these kind of kites from scratch; barriletes we call …

I am still getting over a cold, so I was a bit hesitant to leave home for All Saints Day. However, since …

Through October and November you can find many businesses using Guatemalan kites as decoration. Last year I showed you some colorful giant …

Since the rainy season abruptly ended at the end of September, the cold winds from the north moved in within the first …

Colorful Guatemala, I tell you! It is quite common for businesses to decorate with colorful Guatemalan kites during October and November. Above, …

The “strong winds” begin making their way to Guatemala; Vientos fuertes would say Miguel Ángel Asturias. With the vientos fuertes also appear …

As read on Prensa Libre recently: According to the legend, each November 1st the God-world releases the souls of the dead from …