Giant Kites at All Saints day or Dia De Todos Los Santos Celebration in Guatemala

Giant Kites at All Saints day or Dia De Todos Los Santos Celebration in Guatemala

Discover the Splendor of Guatemalan Giant Kite Tradition  In most Latin American countries, Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a solemn occasion to remember those who...
Angelica Reyes-Johnsen
Empowering Mayan Communities: Our Journey to Chajul, El Quiche, Guatemala

Empowering Mayan Communities: Our Journey to Chajul, El Quiche, Guatemala

Empowering Mayan Communities Our Journey To Chajul Guatemala  In the heart of the Quiché department in Guatemala lies a small, remote town with a rich history and a resilient community -...
Vidamaya.com Staff
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Holy Week in Guatemala: A Spiritual Journey Through Centuries-Old Customs and Festivities - Tesoros Maya

Guatemala's Holy Week: Centuries-Old Traditions and Spiritual Journey

  As Easter approaches, many Christians around the world prepare to celebrate one of the most important events in their faith. In Guatemala, however, the Holy Week, or "Semana Santa",...
Angelica Reyes-Johnsen
The Ancient Art of Botanical Dyeing in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala: Preserving the Magic of Natural Colors - Tesoros Maya

Botanical Dyeing in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala: Preserving the Magic of Natural Colors

San Juan La Laguna, a small Mayan village in Guatemala, is home to a unique and ancient craft: artisans who use plants and flowers to dye fabrics in vibrant colors. For centuries, this practice of botanical dyeing has been passed down from generation to generation in San Juan La Laguna, ensuring that the magic of natural colors is preserved.
Angelica Reyes-Johnsen
The Guatemalan Ribbon Headwrap: A Unique Fashion Statement You're Sure to Love! - Tesoros Maya

Tocoyal: The Guatemalan Ribbon Headwrap, a Unique Mayan Fashion Statement

A Tocoyal is a long narrow cinta or ribbon filled with color and complex designs of Guatemalan indigenous Maya weaving. Finely hand-woven, these Guatemalan hair ribbons feature Mayan figures that represent the colorful daily life of Maya women.
Angelica Reyes-Johnsen
Celebrating Guatemala Independence Day with Our Favorite Guatemalan Recipe - Tesoros Maya

Celebrating Guatemala Independence Day with Our Favorite Guatemalan Recipe

Guatemalan cuisine is a fusion of Spanish and Maya indigenous cultures. This mixture of ingredients resulted in dishes with a unique flavor and plenty of cultural significance.
Angelica Reyes-Johnsen
Guatemalan Textiles and Weaving Techique - Tesoros Maya

Guatemalan Textiles and Weaving Techique

This article explores the ancient technique of backstrap weaving and the ancestral process used by the Maya community in Guatemala.
Angelica Reyes-Johnsen