Festivities of Santiago in Antigua Guatemala

Today we have more good news from Antigua Guatemala. Today we celebrate the founding of the City of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, now La Antigua Guatemala. To celebrate, the people of Antigua Guatemala are throwing the house out the windows with parades, processions, concerts, pala encebado [greased pole], mass service and much more. … Read more

Antigüeños Celebrate With Parades and Processions

Ciudad de los Gigantes by Rudy Giron

Sometimes it seems that antigüeños only celebrate with parades and processions. I say this because almost every month you encounter a procession or a parade and on special occasions you find both. The celebrations of Santiago, Saint James, are a very good example. Here’s another short video clip showing one of the marching bands of … Read more