A Second Life for the Giant Kites

View of Volcanoes Atitlán and Toliman from San Andrés Semetabaj on November 9, 2019, during the kite festival. Photo: Emma Pion-Berlin/Comvite

Birds are chirping, the sun shines, and barely a cloud in sight. People are standing on top of a mountain with blue skies, a crisp breeze, and the stunning view of Lake Atitlán. This how the day begins at the San Andrés Semejabaj kite festival. Arriving at 9 am, with barely anyone there, while groups start to set up their intricate kites.

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