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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Santiago Billy
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Pinhole: Burn, Baby, Burn!
Every year, without fail, the neighbours of Barrio Concepción in La Antigua Guatemala burn the devil to a crisp.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Devil’s burning
One of Guatemala's most peculiar traditions, the burning of the devil symbolizes a purification ritual.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Convite 24 Devils
The convite of Ciudad Vieja is a yearly celebration in honor of the Virgin of Conception, patron of the town.
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Santiago Billy
Jul 3, 20231 min read
The Dancing Devils
Since the dance has been immensely popular for a really long time in Ciudad Vieja and its surrounding areas.
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