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Uncommon Threads

Uncommon Threads

Rosa grew up in the small rural Guatemalan village of Patanatik in the department of Sololá. Shirley is from the US state of Wisconsin. In many ways, their lives couldn’t be more different. But as...

Artists of the Month: Nora Demattio & Víctor Sales

Artists of the Month: Nora Demattio & Víctor Sales

Artist Nora Demattio noticed during her academic career that, today, when one speaks of gender equality, the emphasis is usually focused on women. But man should not be set-aside in reconciliation...

My Antigua: Alejandro Vásquez, El Compañero

My Antigua: Alejandro Vásquez, El Compañero

Where were you born? I was born in La Antigua Guatemala, on the 28th of December in 1962 in a house on 3ª Calle Oriente. A tradition is celebrated here in Guatemala on December 28th (which is being...

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter in La Antigua

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter in La Antigua

La Antigua is world-famous for its very elaborate Catholic religious celebrations during the 40 days of Cuaresma (Lent), leading up to the culmination of the season with Semana Santa (Holy Week) and...

When is Easter This Year?

When is Easter This Year?

Here in Guatemala, each year during March and April, we begin to make preparations for Easter. Some buy their turns to carry in the procesión of their choice. Others are preparing to make...

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  • Letter from the Editor


  • Dear Reader,
    It looks like the downpours of the rainy season are coming, but that’s no reason to stay in. Grab your umbrella and perhaps a good pair of wellies and head out! There’s a lot to do in La Antigua, even after the rush of Semana Santa is over, so check out our calendars and have fun!

    Guatemala is full of adventures to be had, and if you’re interested in history, archeology, and the ancient Maya, then you should consider planning a trip to El Mirador. Whether you make the multi-day trek in or take a helicopter, a visit to this grand site will truly be a spectacular and unique Guatemalan adventure. Learn more about El Mirador on page 96.

    This month, we are happily featuring an article on our staff photographer, Victor Sales, and his partner, Nora Demattio. Many of you may have seen Victor around town snapping photos for our Que Pasó photo collage. In addition to getting you to smile for his camera when you’re out on the town, Victor is a serious photographer, and together with Nora, they will be presenting the photo exhibition Hommenaje in early June. Turn to page 28 to learn more about their work.

     Best wishes,
    Keri
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