Guatemala Independence Day
Comments OffGuatemala Independence Day
Washington, DC
September 14, 2009
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On behalf of the people of the United States, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the people of Guatemala as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of their Proclamation of Independence on September 15.
As school children parade through the streets and Guatemalans across the country and [...]
US lawmakers urge easier Guatemalan Adoptions
Comments OffThere has been tremendous amount of red tape in the past in regards to being able to adopt Guatemalan children parents sometimes have to wait years. Most Central American Countries are this way the US has added some specific legislation to reduce the amount of red tape for these adoptions maybe it will secure some [...]
Day of the Dead Guatemala
Comments OffIf you’re in Guatemala, Nov. 1 is the best time to visit Santiago Sacatepequez. Locals in traditional bright clothing as well as foreigners clad in shorts and tank tops flock to this small village near the ancient capital of Antigua to observe All Saints Day, known here as Day of the Dead. And it’s not [...]
Guatemala Legends – The Jaguar and the Deer
Comments OffStories written as myths and legends were often written as simple stories, aimed at children to teach them something, with the meaning hidden within them. The Jaguar and the Deer is a cautionary Mayan tale.
Natives when relating this story will tell how the deer went out looking for somewhere to build himself a house, and [...]
How To Immerse Youself In Guatemalan Culture
Comments OffGuatemala is bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador, as well as the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean sea. It has many things to offer a visitor, immersing them in its culture, from its biodiversity to its pre-Columbian historical sites. It is a small adventure waiting to happen That will immerse you in the [...]
