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Alana's Unforgettable Journey with Trama Textiles

Alana's Unforgettable Journey with Trama Textiles

My interest for Guatemala began three years ago when I got in touch with the Maya culture in Mexico, therefore when I had to choose the destination of my future...

Alana's Unforgettable Journey with Trama Textiles

My interest for Guatemala began three years ago when I got in touch with the Maya culture in Mexico, therefore when I had to choose the destination of my future...

Proud and Passion: My road as Coordinator at Trama Textiles

Proud and Passion: My road as Coordinator at Tr...

My name is María Aguja Maulhardt and I am honored to serve as Trama Textiles' coordinator. With my background in education, administration, human rights and international relations, I have always...

Proud and Passion: My road as Coordinator at Tr...

My name is María Aguja Maulhardt and I am honored to serve as Trama Textiles' coordinator. With my background in education, administration, human rights and international relations, I have always...

International Indigenous Peoples Day, Xela 2024

International Indigenous Peoples Day, Xela 2024

Indigenous Peoples Day, observed annually on August 9th, is a meaningful occasion dedicated to honouring Indigenous communities and celebrating their rich cultures. In Guatemala, where Indigenous peoples are predominantly of...

International Indigenous Peoples Day, Xela 2024

Indigenous Peoples Day, observed annually on August 9th, is a meaningful occasion dedicated to honouring Indigenous communities and celebrating their rich cultures. In Guatemala, where Indigenous peoples are predominantly of...

The voice of the native people

The voice of the native people

Guatemala is truly one of the most colorful countries, thanks to the diversity of Maya cultures, languages and obviously the people, that keep these ancestral traditions alive. Lisa, a volunteer...

The voice of the native people

Guatemala is truly one of the most colorful countries, thanks to the diversity of Maya cultures, languages and obviously the people, that keep these ancestral traditions alive. Lisa, a volunteer...

The Uniqueness of "Español Guatemalteco"

The Uniqueness of "Español Guatemalteco"

Along with its diverse culture Guatemala has a rich linguistic heritage that is devised of various dialects and languages in the country. Spanish in Guatemala or Español Guatemalteco is unique in its own...

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The Uniqueness of "Español Guatemalteco"

Along with its diverse culture Guatemala has a rich linguistic heritage that is devised of various dialects and languages in the country. Spanish in Guatemala or Español Guatemalteco is unique in its own...

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The Guatemalan Huipil: History, Symbolism, and Mayan Textile Tradition

The Guatemalan Huipil: History, Symbolism, and ...

Huipiles have a deep history, transforming and evolving with Indigenous communities through time. When finished, the work of art that often takes months to make, tells a story of both...

The Guatemalan Huipil: History, Symbolism, and ...

Huipiles have a deep history, transforming and evolving with Indigenous communities through time. When finished, the work of art that often takes months to make, tells a story of both...