Guatemala - Blog Posts
Church in San Andres Xecul, Totonicapan, Guatemala, 2012 by Gemma Givens
There are a few tweaks I'd make if I had photoshop, but other than that, this one's my pride any joy! Colored sawdust alfombra at Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala, 2012 by Gemma Givens.
Semana Santa parade in Antigua Guatemala, 2012 by Gemma Givens.
Preparation for a procession during Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala, 2012 by Gemma Givens
I am Kaqchikel (Mayan) and my culture is not a costume. Please Halloween responsibly : )
Every year for All Saints Day, people from my family's town in Santiago Sacatepequez, Guatemala make kites to send messages to the dead.
Kite making is a tradition for All Saints Day in Santiago, Guatemala. Here the Kaqchikel class Oxlajuj Aj is learning how to make our own 8 D
Finished kite for All Saints Day (November 1st) in Santiago, Guatemala!
Ninwajo yinok achatkawi’ Ruma janila yaqajo Ninwajo yiwär awik’in Ruma yaqa chi nuwäch …. quiero que acuestas por mi almohada porque te quiero mucho quiero que duermas conmigo porque eres tan bella …. I want you to lie on my pillow Because I want you so bad I want you to sleep with me Because you are so beautiful
Verse from a Kaqchikel song by Baldomero Kawoq
*yaqa chi nuwäch is a phrase which cannot be directly translated, but literally means something like, “you descend on my eyes”
(via artthropology)
December 21, 2012 aka 4 Ajpu/Sun in the long count: 13.0.0.0.0. The day represents musicians, artists, observers, communicators and writers. It's a good day to ask for the wisdom and continued memory of our ancestors. The day before (Dec 20th) will be 3 Kawoq Long Count: 12.19.19.17.19 and the day after (Dec 22) will be Long Count: 13.0.0.0.1.
Maya Health Alliance Wuku' Kawoq produces radio spots in Kaqchikel about common health conditions and remedies.
My favorite painting by Paula Nicho Cumez, Mas Haya del Universo
Kaqchikel (Mayan) painter Paula Nicho Cumez is from San Juan Comalapa, the Kaqchikel art capital, the Santa Fe (NM) of Guatemala. This piece is called Mi Segunda Piel.
🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹 art collab w/ my mexican friend !!
