Some of the new readers and followers of Antigua Daily Photo may not know that back in May 1st, 2006, I set out to share a daily life photo with y’all everyday; that often includes interesting or unique stuff I come across during my very own comings and goings. This is why I am sharing … Read more
As every year, on December 12, kids are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day. All around the atrium of Parroquia de La Merced [Our Lady of Mercy parrish] makeshift photo studios are set up to capture portraits of the children dressed with the attires of the indigenous people. Follow the white … Read more
If you would like to learn more about the Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe located in the southeast part of Antigua Guatemala, follow the white rabbit!
Once again, as every December 12, Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe is observed in Antigua Guatemala. As I have said before, “in La Antigua Guatemala, religious celebrations draw together all kinds of heterogeneous people and the Feast of Our Lady of Virgen de Guadalupe is no exception. On December 12 celebrations of La Virgen … Read more
I read that the significance of the blooming of magnolias represents the end of Winter and beginning of Spring. Well, we’re about 10 days away from the commencement of the Winter season in the Northern Hemisphere where La Antigua Guatemala is located and Magnolias are just beginning to bloom, which means that we are having … Read more
This picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe was found in a búcaro fountain inside Hugo’s Ceviches on 7a calle poniente. I could also do a series about all the sightings of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Antigua Guatemala. Almost everywhere I go find the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Can you help me find … Read more
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, 2010 in La Antigua Guatemala began at midnight with firecrackers, firebombs and fireworks. It was unusual for the celebrations to begin so early and wit so much commotion in every village, town and city in Sacatepéquez. How strange, we thought. A few hours later, we … Read more
This year’s Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been the best one I have covered in La Antigua Guatemala thus far. I took over 400 photographs and I believe I will have to split the religious event in three main days, which will coincide with the three themes for the celebrations of Feast of … Read more
In La Antigua Guatemala, religious celebrations draw together all kinds of heterogeneous people and the feast day of Virgen de Guadalupe is no exception. On December 12 celebrations of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe, you can find gringa moms, indigenous mamás, ladino madres and white mamás all taking their children dressed with … Read more