An Invocation for Rain
It then becomes the rain, which, in turn, will shower the corn fields to ensure a bountiful harvest.
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Santiago Billy
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Burning of the Devil 2018
Every year, on December 7th, the people of Barrio Concepción in La Antigua Guatemala set an elaborate sculpture of the devil on fire.
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Santiago Billy
Sep 22, 20233 min read
A Dance of Angels and Monkeys
They diligently complied and El Palo Volador, the dance of Angels and Monkeys, was born.
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Jeff Abbot
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Day of the Dead in Chichi
the commemoration of All Saints Day marks a change in the streets of K’iche’ Maya town of Chichicastenango.
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Luis Soto
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Giant Kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez
On November 1st and 2nd, colourful kites take flight over Santiago Sacatepéquez as hundreds of people gather at the local cemetery.
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Santiago Billy
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Once A Ghost Town
The Temple of Mazu in Jiufen, the tutelary deity of seafarers, and patroness of the seas, celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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Juan L. Toledo Wurmser
Sep 21, 20232 min read
The Burning of the Devil
The way this is done is by buying a devil-shaped piñata, putting it outside along with a bunch of trash, and setting the whole thing ablaze
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Jeff Abbot
Sep 21, 20234 min read
The Protector of the People
The Rilaj Mam is the protector of the Tz’utujil Maya of Santiago Atitlán, on the south end of the magnificent Lake Atitlán.
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Santiago Billy
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Chichicastenango and the “Palo Volador”
Every year “El Palo Volador” dance in honor of the town’s patron saint St Thomas takes place.
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Santiago Billy
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Iximché: Where Cultures Met
Iximché was the capital of the Postclassic Kaqchikel Maya kingdom. Up until 1524, this city was a thriving place with strong trade and cultu
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Best of 2016
So, we’ve compiled our 10 favourite stories that we’ve come across in 2016. They’re in no particular order.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Boots of Guatemalan Leather
The boot-making tradition is passed on from a young age. A local shoemaker, began learning his craft when he was seven years old.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Chicabal in Portraits
Every year, a very special ritual takes place by Lake Chicabal, the water-filled crater of Volcán Chicabal.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20239 min read
A Brief Look at Religion in Guatemala
Vincent Stanzione is an anthropologist and researcher specializing in ancient and contemporary Mayan religion.
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Emma Pion-Berlin
Jul 5, 20233 min read
A Second Life for the Giant Kites
This how the day begins at the San Andrés Semejabaj kite festival.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
A Hidden Meaning
Offerings in the form of alcohol, cigarettes and candles usually lay at his feet or on his lap. People know him best as Maximón.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Convite Saturno
Every year, on December 30th, Club Saturno holds a convite in the streets of Sumpango, Sacatepéquez.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Cucuruchos: A History
Cucuruchos began gaining importance during the 16th century in Spain. Confraternities in Spanish began referring to them as “Nazarenes”.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Fat Tuesday in Mazatenango
This festive season occurs in places with a strong catholic presence, and it typically involves some sort of public celebration and a parade
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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20233 min read
International Whisk(e)y Day!
The International Whisk(e)y Day, a day to raise a glass to commemorate the dearly departed whisky-writer, Michael Jackson.
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