The Annual Purge of Chivarreto (sort of)
No one seems to know the origins of the event, but they all know that the community has held the fight annually for generations now.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
The Beauty of Fuego
Acatenango is joined by Volcán de Fuego to the south, one of the most active volcanos in the world.
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José C. Lemus
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The BEST Summer Dish
During Guatemala’s “summer”, which often coincides with religious festivities, one dish that is very popular is the ceviche.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Burning of Judas
In Cantón Chamcaj, they set Judas dolls on fire at sunset to burn them as traitors.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Dance of the 24 Devils
The celebration is held to commemorate the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. During the fair, a convite takes place.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The Drunken Horse Race
The riders of Squech Koya, The Rooster Games, are present at the party, drinking plenty of beer and strong liquor.
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Jeff Abbot
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Flaming Balls of the Immaculate Conception
Small fires burn in the corners of the streets around the central plaza of the Poqomchi’ Maya town of San Cristóbal Verapaz.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
The Giant Kite Festival
Thousands of people from all over the country, as well as foreigners, travel to Sumpango, Sacatepéquez to witness the annual Giant Kite Fest
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20234 min read
The Last Pre-Hispanic Play
This Maya song-drama-dance tells the story of the conflict between Rabinal Achí and the K’iche Achí.
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Jeff Abbot
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The Last Producer of Black Salt
Once on the beach, he motions towards a large excavated area of soil with splotches of white scattered across it.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The Oldest Sport in America
This is where they will perform a match of the ancient ball game before a group of curious onlookers
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Penance Crawl of San Andrés
In the middle of the night, a very quiet procession crawls its way through the narrow streets of San Andrés Salcabajá, Quiché.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
The Plaza’s Photographers
Photographers in the main square of Guatemala City have been taking portraits there for more than 30 years.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The Procession of Holy Spirits
November 1, after the mass for All Saints' Day, members of the Mayan community tour the town with one of the human skulls to visit different
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Jeff Abbot
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Protectors of the Weavers
According to the spiritual guides of Santiago Atitlan, there are 12 balbales that are all involved in the protection of the women of the com
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Jeff Abbot
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Rooster Game
This event is known as Sqech Koya in the local Mam language, or The Rooster Game. It’s a tradition that has been held yearly for centuries.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The Secret Mask-Maker of Rabinal
Artisans tend to be a secretive bunch. Their most prized asset is their technique, so they often keep their work mostly to themselves.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20233 min read
The Uniform FIFA Won’t Allow
In Xejuyup’s town fair, loud music blasts in the background as the announcer calls for the two soccer teams who will face each other.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The World-Famous Alfombras
These iconic carpets serve as offerings commemorating the passing of the processional march.
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Juan L. Toledo Wurmser
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Tray Runners
Cada año, meseros y cantineros de todo el país viajan a La Antigua para participar en una carrera en la que cargan charolas con diferentes p
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