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Christmas in Guatemala and How It's Influenced by Mayan Culture

Christmas in Guatemala and How It's Influenced ...

Guatemala is a particularly interesting place to look at during Christmas time. Not only is it after Bolivia the country with the second highest percentage of indigenous population, mainly the...

Christmas in Guatemala and How It's Influenced ...

Guatemala is a particularly interesting place to look at during Christmas time. Not only is it after Bolivia the country with the second highest percentage of indigenous population, mainly the...

Elderly woman sits by a tomb, adorned with candles and flowers

The Day of the Dead in Guatemala: a Journey Thr...

The Day of the Dead, Dìa de Los Muertos in Spanish, is a traditional celebration that occurs on November 1 throughout Latin America, corresponding to the Christian day of All...

The Day of the Dead in Guatemala: a Journey Thr...

The Day of the Dead, Dìa de Los Muertos in Spanish, is a traditional celebration that occurs on November 1 throughout Latin America, corresponding to the Christian day of All...

Group of smiling Mayan weavers, dressed in red and blue traditional huipil and corte, from an Indigenous Community of the Guatemalan Highlands

Indigenous Cultures: An Incredible Richness to ...

It is estimated that in the world there are more than 5,000 indigenous populations, numbering at least 370 million people who live in 70 different nations. The recognition of indigenous...

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Indigenous Cultures: An Incredible Richness to ...

It is estimated that in the world there are more than 5,000 indigenous populations, numbering at least 370 million people who live in 70 different nations. The recognition of indigenous...

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Traditional clothing in Santa Maria de Jesus

Traditional Guatemalan Clothing: The Meaning an...

Guatemala’s Rich Tradition of Mayan Textiles Guatemala is internationally recognised for the unique style of traditionally crafted fabrics, such as those lovingly produced at Trama Textiles. Despite the influences of...

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Traditional Guatemalan Clothing: The Meaning an...

Guatemala’s Rich Tradition of Mayan Textiles Guatemala is internationally recognised for the unique style of traditionally crafted fabrics, such as those lovingly produced at Trama Textiles. Despite the influences of...

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The Richness of Languages in Guatemala

The Richness of Languages in Guatemala

As you might know – or not -, there are approximately 7000 languages spoken around the world. And this number doesn’t include all the local dialects! However, as Guatemala demonstrates,...

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The Richness of Languages in Guatemala

As you might know – or not -, there are approximately 7000 languages spoken around the world. And this number doesn’t include all the local dialects! However, as Guatemala demonstrates,...

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Christmas Traditions in Guatemala

Christmas Traditions in Guatemala

Christmas is an important event all over the world and Guatemala is no exception! The main Christmas celebrations in Guatemala take place on the 24th November, Christmas Eve. And the...

Christmas Traditions in Guatemala

Christmas is an important event all over the world and Guatemala is no exception! The main Christmas celebrations in Guatemala take place on the 24th November, Christmas Eve. And the...