Nelo Mijangos

Run, Nelo, Run For Water

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Nelo Mijangos is turning his hobby and passion for running into a good cause. So is Ariana Pizzatti. Both of them will run 113 kilometres between Antigua Guatemala and Panajachel this Saturday, December 6, in the hopes of raising enough money to be able to provide 500 schools and 15 thousand kids with clean potable … Read more

Holy Thursday Photos from Antigua Guatemala

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These photographs belong to the procession of Santuario de San Francisco El Grande. Nelo explains that the two wood rods that stick out at the front of the float, andarilla he calls it, are called timonen (steering) and are the responsible for the rhythm and direction of the procession. If you have any questions about … Read more

Lent Sunday Processions: 2nd Santa Inés

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The second Sunday of Lent is the turn for the village of Santa Inés del Monte Pulciano. It is at this processional float when many cucuruchos from Guatemala City make their first appearance. For this procession, Nelo Mijangos took 752 photos and “only” walked 19.4 kilometers or 12 miles. You can see his route on … Read more

Lent Sunday Processions: 1st Santa Catarina Bobadilla

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Beginning with the first Sunday after Ash Wednesday, there are processions each Sunday of Lent and the first procession comes out the village of Santa Catarina Bobadilla. Make sure you click on the images to look at a larger version to really appreciate all the details. Each day this week, Nelo will share his most … Read more

Photos of Julian Marley’s Reggae Concert in Antigua Guatemala

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Photos of Julian Marley's Reggae Concert in Antigua Guatemala by Nelo Mijangos

“The son of The King” was the song used to introduce Julian Marley, Bob Marley’s son at the most recent reggae concert in Antigua Guatemala fabulous venue, Ermita de La Santa Cruz. As you can see in the pictures below, all reggae lovers were present to listing to the songs of Bob Marley performed by … 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

A Message To The Sky in Antigua Guatemala

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Un Mensaje al Cielo in Antigua Guatemala by Nelo Mijangos

“Un Mensaje al Cielo” or “A Message To The Sky” was the event of sending more than 500 hot air balloons at the same time from the atriums of churches and parks, especially Central Park and Antigua Guatemala’s cathedral as part of the XXXIII Anniversary of the Declaration of Antigua Guatemala as Patrimony of Humanity … Read more

Behind the Scenes the “Rally de Fotos” Ad

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Behind the Scenes the "Rally de Fotos" Ad in Antigua Guatemala by Nelo Mijangos

La Antigua Guatemala is one of the most popular photographic locations in Guatemala. Once again Antigua Guatemala was used as backdrop location for a photo session. It’s quite common to see photographers from all over Guatemala who come to our beloved city to shoot wedding sessions, models, products and not just photography, big stuff such … Read more

Antigüeños contra la delincuencia

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Antigüeños Contra la Delincuencia by Leonel -Nelo- Mijangos

Los antigüeños ya estamos cansados de tantos hechos delictivos que están pasando en nuestra amada ciudad mientras tanto las autoridades no se les ve nada. Éste es un espacio dedicado a promover la seguridad en nuestra querida Antigua Guatemala. Antigüeños contra la delincuencia, Antigua Against Crime¹, is a peaceful movement promoting a crime awareness campaign … Read more

She & Him

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If you meet to dine with other photographers you’re destined to talk about photography and get the gear out at one point or another. In this case, Nelo and I met with John Sevigny and Morena Pérez-Joachin to organize and up-coming photo workshop as part the activities of the Club Fotográfico de Antigua (CFA). I … Read more

Volcán de Agua Climb: Subida por la vida

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Subida por la Vida by Nelo Mijangos

Subida por la Vida by Nelo Mijangos

Subida por la vida logoOn January 21, Under the name of Subida por la vida, there were over 8,000 people climbing Volcán de Agua (Water Volcano) to form the largest heart in the world at 12,335 feet as part of campaign to bring awareness and to reduce domestic violence. The event will also be a party with music and foot ball matches (the real McCoy) in different venues in Antigua Guatemala. Subida por la vida also stands as manifestation for Peace where Guatemalans want to demonstrate and let the world know that we want peace and we will not tolerate violence any longer.

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Nelo’s Vantage Point

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Leonel -Nelo- Miijangos hard at work by Norman Ávila

Norman Ávila, the brains and enthusiastic person behind ClimaYa (Guatemala’s real-time weather reports), sent me these images of Nelo at work hanging from an electric pole. Later on Nelo sent me a photo he took from this vantage point with his iPhone 4. Thanks to Norman Ávila we get the real-time weather reports in AntiguaDailyPhoto, GuatemalaDailyPhoto and XelaDailyPhoto.

Antigua Holy Week Various Vistas

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Antigua Holy Week Various Vistas by Leonel -Nelo- Mijangos

Sábado de Gloria is a quieter day with only small processions carried by women known as Las Dolorosas (The Grief or Suffering women) follwing the Vía Dolorosa. Sábado de Gloria is also the day when Judas’ Will (testament) is read, a sort of farcical speech or a neighborhood chisme speech. Kids and teenagers also play … Read more

Antigua Holy Week Imagery

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Antigua Holy Week Imagery by Leonel -Nelo- Mijangos

Do not underestimate the power of catholic imagery. You see, the world-famous Antigua Guatemala processions are about showing the devoted images as a reminder and representation of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Also, today all Stations of the Cross altars will be open and many if not all procession will pay a visit to El Calvario Church, which is located on the southern outskirts of La Antigua Guatemala. El Calvario or Calvary (Golgotha) is the name of the mount on the outskirts of Jerusalem where it’s believe Jesus Christ was crucified. This church with its three arches provides a symbolic representation of the crucifixion; with each arch representing each cross.

Antigua Holy Week Cucuruchos

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Cucuruchos with their purple or violet cone-head rebes are another prominent element of Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala. Purple is worn as a sign of penitence. As a matter of fact, processions are a sign of penitence as well, heck the whole Semana Santa is a penitent act. Not only Cucuruchos have to observe penitence … Read more