Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas

Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala. © Rudy Giron

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

End of the Year Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala

Alas Fireworks for End of the Year Celebrations BY RUDY GIRON

In Antigua Guatemala we celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new year with lots of music, dances, plays, and fireworks and firecrackers. Here I share with you the burning of Alas [wings] fireworks and below a popular Torito [little bull] fireworks at Calle del Arco on the last night of 2018. I … Read more