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It then becomes the rain, which, in turn, will shower the corn fields to ensure a bountiful harvest.

Every year, on December 7th, the people of Barrio Concepción in La Antigua Guatemala set an elaborate sculpture of the devil on fire.

They diligently complied and El Palo Volador, the dance of Angels and Monkeys, was born.

the commemoration of All Saints Day marks a change in the streets of K’iche’ Maya town of Chichicastenango.

On November 1st and 2nd, colourful kites take flight over Santiago Sacatepéquez as hundreds of people gather at the local cemetery.

The Temple of Mazu in Jiufen, the tutelary deity of seafarers, and patroness of the seas, celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The way this is done is by buying a devil-shaped piñata, putting it outside along with a bunch of trash, and setting the whole thing ablaze

The Rilaj Mam is the protector of the Tz’utujil Maya of Santiago Atitlán, on the south end of the magnificent Lake Atitlán.

Every year “El Palo Volador” dance in honor of the town’s patron saint St Thomas takes place.

Iximché was the capital of the Postclassic Kaqchikel Maya kingdom. Up until 1524, this city was a thriving place with strong trade and cultu

So, we’ve compiled our 10 favourite stories that we’ve come across in 2016. They’re in no particular order.

The boot-making tradition is passed on from a young age. A local shoemaker, began learning his craft when he was seven years old.

Every year, a very special ritual takes place by Lake Chicabal, the water-filled crater of Volcán Chicabal.

Vincent Stanzione is an anthropologist and researcher specializing in ancient and contemporary Mayan religion.

This how the day begins at the San Andrés Semejabaj kite festival.

Offerings in the form of alcohol, cigarettes and candles usually lay at his feet or on his lap. People know him best as Maximón.

Every year, on December 30th, Club Saturno holds a convite in the streets of Sumpango, Sacatepéquez.

Cucuruchos began gaining importance during the 16th century in Spain. Confraternities in Spanish began referring to them as “Nazarenes”.

This festive season occurs in places with a strong catholic presence, and it typically involves some sort of public celebration and a parade

The International Whisk(e)y Day, a day to raise a glass to commemorate the dearly departed whisky-writer, Michael Jackson.