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The culture of Guatemala reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the rural highlands, and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizos population (known in Guatemala as ladinos) who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.
Holy Week in Guatemala is celebrated with street expressions of faith, called processions, usually organized by a "hermandad". Each procession of Holy Week has processional floats and steps, which are often religious images of the Passion of Christ , or Marian images, although there are exceptions, like the allegorical steps of saints.
Assumption of Mary into Heaven (only in Guatemala City) September 15 Independence Day: Día de la Independencia: Celebrates the Act of Independence of Central America in 1821. October 20 Revolution Day: Día de la Revolución: Celebrates the "Ten Years of Spring," the democratic period that began with the uprising against Jorge Ubico in 1944 ...
The Días Patrios, or Patriotic Days, are national holidays celebrated in Guatemala commemorating its declaration of independence on 15 September 1821 with the former United Provinces of Central America (later reorganized / renamed the Federal Republic of Central America, (up to 1847, then seceding with a second declaration of independence, becoming the current Republic of Guatemala), from the ...
The Guatemalan Traditional Mayan Deer Dance, also known as "Baile de Venado" in Spanish, is a traditional dance performed by the indigenous Mayan people of Guatemala.The dance is often performed during important cultural and religious celebrations and ceremonies, accompanied by traditional music played on instruments such as marimbas, maracas, drums, and flutes.
Pages in category "Culture of Guatemala" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
This category is for cultural festivals in Guatemala, including festivals focused on a particular culture or cultures, folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. When applicable, all topics should be moved to appropriate subcategories for both type and locale.
Rabin Ajaw also known as Rabin Ajau or Rab'in Ajaw, is an annual indigenous Mayan festival held in the Verapaces area of Guatemala, with the focus being in the city of Cobán. It is celebrated on the last Saturday of July. It is considered the largest and most important Mayan festival.