REVUE Magazine August 2016

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine August 2016 Year 25, No. 6

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CONTENTS LIFESTYLE by George Sansoucy

Fashion Forward Guatemala

Raúl Briceño and Guatemala’s rapidly growing fashion industry Photography: Pedro Ruiz and Raúl Briceño

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SHOPPING by Belinda Woodhouse

Mercado Simplified — La Antigua Guatemala

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SECTIONS DateBook: AUGUST Health Services Travel / El Salvador Travel Marketplace Real Estate

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REGIONS Guatemala City La Antigua Lake Atitlán Pacific Coast El Petén Tecpán Quetzaltenango Río Dulce

How to choose your fruits and vegetables wisely

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ARTISANAL by Louise Wisechild

Back to Nature - Cotton, Natural Dyes and Weaving Cooperative Keiji Chiij is teaching others cultural traditions

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SENSUOUS GUATEMALA by Ken Veronda

Fashion Weeks

Every Guatemalan town has its own... 50 times a year

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FASHION by Mari Gray

Kakaw Designs 54

AMALIA’S KITCHEN by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Desserts with Heart (with recipe)

Arroz con Leche (Rice, milk and Cinnamon Pudding)

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GUATEMALA INSIGHT by Elizabeth Bell

A New History for a Very Old City

A recent book “discovery” has historians delighted

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FOOD by Revue staff

Teaching Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine IXIIM Cooking School in San Pedro La Laguna

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HUMOR by Matt Bokor

10 Reasons to Visit Monterrico

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From the Publishers MAP: La Antigua MAP: Lake Atitlán Vet Q & A Advertiser Index

PHOTO CONTEST “What We Wear in Guatemala” All of the Aug. entrants can be seen at REVUEmag.com Here are the winners:

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Renato Meléndez Díaz Tamia Hurtado Javier Alvarez Vassaux Jacqueline Valle Giovani Minera Adonis Mendoza

Deadline for the Sept. 2016 issue is Aug. 10th

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From the publishers Guatemala’s English-language Magazine REVUEmag.com • consultas@revuemag.com Publishers/Editors John & Terry Kovick Biskovich Associate Editor Matt Bokor General Manager José Caal Photography César Tián, Luis Toribio Graphic Designer Hadazul Cruz Webmaster / Social Media JB Contributing Photographers Nelo Mijangos, Willy Posadas La Antigua Manager César Tián Production Director Mercedes Mejicanos Administrative Assistant María Solís Systems Luis Juárez Distribution César Tián, Oscar Chacón, Luis Toribio Maintenance Silvia Gómez Sales Representatives Ivonne Pérez, César Tián, Denni Marsh, Fernando Rodas, Luis Toribio, Lena Johannessen, José Pablo Visquerra Printed by PRINT STUDIO Publishing Company PRODUCCIONES PUBLICITARIAS ESTRELLA ANTIGUA, S.A.

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ugust is Fashion Forward by George Sansoucy. Whether or not you’re fashion inclined, runway events are fun to watch. On Aug. 30 Raúl Briceño previews his new clothing lines and designs, accessorized by Anielka Denburg. See Datebook for details. When producing lines for Kakaw Designs, Mari Gray’s primary goal is to support artisans and the handmade traditions in Guatemala. Louise Wisechild focuses on cotton, natural dyes and weaving in Back to Nature. Ken Veronda, Sensuous Guatemala, highlights another kind of Fashion Week, pointing out that every Guatemalan town has its own—50 times a year.

Belinda Woodhouse takes us on a tour of the Municipal Market in La Antigua Guatemala with Chrissy Methmann. Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, Amalia’s Kitchen, entices our palates with Deserts with Heart featuring Arroz con Leche, and IXIIM Cooking School in San Pedro la Laguna is Teaching Traditional Guatemalan Cuisine.

Elizabeth Bell, Guatemalan Insight, brings to light A New History for a Very Old City. We’re capping off the August edition with Matt Bokor who suggests 10 Reasons to Visit Monterrico.

If you’re looking for entertainment, activities and workshops, DateBook starts off with the screening of Voces Inocentes (Spanish w/English subtitles)

by Oscar Torres, followed by over a dozen art inaugurations-expositions, 10 conferences, lectures and talks; five cultural celebrations; seven tours, an important announcement by IGA and Plan Ahead events. In all there 42 listings.

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— John & Terry Kovick Biskovich revuemag.com

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Fashion Forward Guatemala

by George Sansoucy

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Photography: Pedro Ruiz and Raúl Briceño Clothing by Raúl Briceño

“The people of Guatemala are strong, and even though they face some significant challenges, they steadfastly remain focused on family, community, love and happiness.”

Raúl Briceño

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uatemala is a spectacular explosion of color and culture,” says international fashion designer Raúl Briceño. “Since moving here four years ago, this beautiful country and its amazing people have inspired me to pay homage to the rich cultural history by fusing its many unique, traditional Mayan fabrics with modern fashion designs.

some significant challenges, they steadfastly remain focused on family, community, love and happiness,” says Briceño, “and my Mayan-inspired collections reflect this. The designs are happy and colorful in honor of the beautiful and positive people of Guatemala.”

“It’s exciting to be a part of Guatemala’s rapidly growing fashion industry and to help show the world that this country is to be celebrated for its rich past,” says Briceño, “but also for its uniquely creative fashion forward direction which brings together modern fashion with Guatemala’s Mayan culture.

“The people of Guatemala are strong, and even though they face

Briceño’s sophisticated and stylish fashion designs have always been popular in his native country of Colombia, but more recently it has been Central America that has truly embraced his talent. With runway shows in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, Briceño’s various collections have gotten rave reviews and a lot of press, both on television and in print.

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In Guatemala City, Briceño was the featured designer at Paserla Verano Fashion Show at Paseo Cayala sponsored by AMIGA, a fashion and lifestyle magazine which has highlighted Briceño and his designs in several of its issues. Shortly after the Guatemala City show, Briceño was asked to present his next collection at El Salvador’s Fashion Week, sponsored by ABSOLUT Vodka. And most recently, Briceño presented his latest collection at the very prestigious Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Managua, Nicaragua.

Briceño is now receiving invitations to present his collections in fashion shows in Miami and New York City, so it appears this designer’s popularity is on its way to becoming global.

In his retail shop, Atelier Antigua, you will also find jewelry and accessories by Anielka Denburg, a rapidly up-andcoming designer.

fabrics from other cultures as well … much like Raúl did when he presented his African Collection at the International Cali Afro Show in Colombia.”

Briceño and Denburg have made a strong commitment to buy and hire locally, so all garments and accessories that you see at Atelier Antigua are made from materials purchased in Guatemala, and all the workmanship is also done by seamstresses and artisans hired locally.

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“Currently my accessory designs blend the traditional with the modern and result in very unique and beautiful accessories with the perfect Guatemalan touch,” says Denburg. “In the future I will expand my accessories to include beautiful signature A sampling of jewelry designed by Anielka Denburg

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Mercado Simplified — La Antigua Guatemala

text and photos by Belinda Woodhouse

How to choose your fruits and vegetables wisely.

And where to get the best price, inside the market or outside.

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he Municipal Market in La Antigua Guatemala is where most of the area’s populace purchases their necessities— and tourists can sometimes feel lost wandering the busy laneways.

To explore this maze is an adventure in itself, which is why a market tour is an excellent idea. What better way to navigate those bustling aisles and discover all the quality places than by tagging along with a local chef? I was lucky enough to find such a tour and spend a couple of hours learning the ins and outs of Antigua’s largest market.

Chrissy Methmann guides small groups through this labyrinth as she teaches you how to shop like a local: What is in season right now, like loroco, nance and miltomate. How to choose your fruits and vegetables wisely. And where to get the best price, inside the market or outside, depending on your purchase, with the added bonus of a little known market stall or two that sometimes even some locals don’t know about.

For example, nestled beneath a large shed, you’ll find fresh herbs and vegetables at a considerably lower cost than if purchased inside. Why?

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Because this is where farmers from the surrounding highlands bring their produce to sell. The catch being, it is only open from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

Lichas (Rambutan)

IN SEASON NOW -- miltomate (above) loroco (below) and nance (below right)

Chrissy is also a chef with a wealth of knowledge of food in general and specifically where to locate particular delicacies. When I asked why she started this tour she said, “I love to do it. It’s fun and people always ask me where to find quality things at a good price.” Born out of questions like, “Where did you get your pork? It’s so tender,” and “What’s the best place to buy fabrics?” or “Can you find rice noodles in the market? Really? Where?”

She also knows the best stalls to find quality fresh seafood, meats and sausages, and what days they’re open. She gives you a heads up about the cheapest pharmacy in Antigua, and for a consult on medications an English-speaking doctor is on site. Other aspects of purchases used in everyday life were covered as well—electrical, shoe and leather repair, batteries and dry goods to name a few.

Mercado information in major guidebooks such as Lonely Planet and Frommer’s cannot relay these pearls of wisdom, but one local chef can. If you are interested in a market tour, look on Facebook Events, it’s posted once a month as “Market Tour.” Or email Chrissy at charlychrissy@gmail.com

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ARTISANAL text/photos by Louise Wisechild

Back to Nature Cooperative Keiji Chiij is teaching others to conserve the cultural traditions of growing cotton, natural dyes and weaving.

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f you are looking for quality handwoven goods that support local weavers, preserve Mayan tradition and are environmentally sustainable, San Juan La Laguna, with its numerous shops boasting natural dyes and superb local woven cotton products, offers an array of unique merchandise.

A stand out among the local cooperatives is Keiji Chiij, its shop is located at the end of the short street near the Hotel Maya. For those interested, cooperative member Delfina demonstrates the art of spinning, winding the cotton on a simple spindle and skillfully creating a thread of consistent thickness which will then be ready for dying.

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Fashion Weeks SENSUOUS GUATEMALA by Ken Veronda

photos Willy Posadas

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aute couture designers boast of their Fashion Weeks held in many great cities. Designers, buyers, journalists gather for each city’s displays, especially crowded at the Big Four shows in Paris, London, Milan, New York. Starting with department show fashion walks a century ago, growing in mid-century to global fashion events eight times a year, Fashion Weeks are vitally important for the industry.

Every Guatemalan town has its own Fashion Week, held not for fall and spring collections, or for summer resort and winter elegance, but for business at the municipal marketplace 50 times a year. These are no modern events. Mesoamerican Fashion Weeks began centuries earlier than the Big Four shows, startingin the Highlands far before the Conquest.

Market Day in every town brings out ladies in fine weavings, Kaqchiquel brocades, K’iche blues, reds, gold huipiles, blouses with preColumbian symbols and designs.

The Guatemalan Highland tradition is one town, one color, one design.

No more. As in the Big Four Fashion Weeks, the Guatemalan weekly fashion shows today mix varied colors, different figures, new patterns in weavings, picked up from neighbors’ work and copied by the weavers for wear at their town’s market day. ...continued page 76

DateBook Datebook AUGUST 2016

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

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Thurs., 6pm (Spanish w/English subtitles) FILM Voces Inocentes (Innocent Voices) by Oscar Torres, a personal account of the brutal days growing up in the middle of a war in El Salvador in the 1980s. There will be a Q & A with Torres after the screening, wine available for purchase. Q50. Benefits Fundación Namaste.

(Limited seating, advance ticket purchase, 2a av. sur #61-C, 8am-5pm.) See highlight, pg. 28. Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua

Fri., EXPOSITION 30 Años de Exposición Industrial featuring design projects by students from the Universidad Rafael Landívar. Through Sun., Aug. 28. Museo Miraflores, Guatemala City

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Wed., 5-7pm ART Después de la Lluvia by Marie-Nöelle (www. marie-noelle-fontan.com) Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Tues., CULTURAL EVENT International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples “I call on the international community to ensure that they are not left behind. To create a better, more equitable future, let us commit to do more to improve the health and well-being of indigenous peoples.“ —Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, United Nations

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Thurs., 6:30 ART Expo Algodón de Azúcar by Anaí Martínez-Mont.

Galería del Centro, second floor, 5a av. 1238, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Thurs., 7:30pm (Spanish) CONVERSATORY Transcended Portraits by Javi del Cid. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Fri., DINING at KIDS Restaurant (TESS Unlimited). Venue info. & reservations, tel: 5251-0202 or kidsrestaurant@gmail.com 5pm meet the shuttle at the San Francisco Church parking lot (corner of 7a calle & 1 av., Antigua).

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Life in Guatemala: A Brief History and Current Conditions by Sue Patterson, a retired foreign service officer. She is a former U.S. Consul General in Guatemala and served in Chile, Iran and Italy. Patterson is also the founder of WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to reproductive health and family planning.

In honor of her work, she is the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2003 Sargent Shriver Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service from the National Peace Corps Association of America. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Thurs., PHOTOGRAPHY Descubriendo los museos del Centro Histórico by Ricardo Benavides.

This event is sponsored by Fundación G&T Continental in collaboration within the 19th annual Festival del Centro Histórico. Through Thurs., Aug. 21. Portal de Comercio, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Thurs., 6:30pm ART En Lenguas by Alvaro Sánchez. An expo-sale presented by Museo Ixchel and Art Harvest. Through Fri., Aug. 19.

Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Thurs., 6pm EXPOSITION Registro de Nuestro Tiempo

by Colectivo Tríptico (Camilo Almaraz, Kevin Mérida and David Ramírez). Galería del Centro, 1st level, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Sat. CULTURAL EVENT Día Nacional de maíz/Día Nacional de los Pueblos with various events from Aug. 11-14 to commemorate these events.

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Sat., 6pm ART Sinfonía de Colores by Dulce María González.

Complementing the opening of the Pensativo House/Hotel, her work evokes a peaceful and magical expression of color and composition. Pensativo House/Hotel, 4a av. sur #24, La Antigua

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Sat. & Sun 14 SPORTING EVENT Open Tennis Tournament. Singles by category, hard and clay courts. Prizes for all categories. Registration closes on Thurs., Aug. 11.

Q100 per player. Club Antigüeño (tel: 7882-4061, e-mail gerenciaclubantigueno2014@outlook.com) Carretera a San Felipe de Jesús #105, La Antigua

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Mon., RELIGIOUS CELEBRATION Día de la Virgen de la Asunción patron Saint of Guatemala City and Jocotenango. Procession, cultural and religious activities. Guatemala City & Jocotenango Sacatepéquez

Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK MAYAN DANCES performed by children within the Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn) program, a charity dedicated to helping more than 30 indigenous children in San Andrés Itzapa. Its vision is to facilitate self-sufficiency for families living in poverty and empower them to upgrade their quality of life through education. It also endeavors to preserve and strengthen the cultural identity of the Maya people most especially through language and dance which are currently being lost at an alarming rate. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed., 3pm (English) TOUR Open Windows Learning Center, San Miguel Dueñas. Join David Dean on a visit to this educational and community development foundation. Meet in front of Café Condesa, Central Park; return by 5pm. FREE! La Antigua

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Fri., DINING at KIDS Restaurant (TESS Unlimited). Venue info. & reservations, tel: 5251-0202 or kidsrestaurant@gmail.com 5pm Meet the shuttle at the San Francisco Church parking lot (corner of 7a calle & 1 av., Antigua). San Gaspar Vivar 25

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Sat., 10am-4pm TOUR Un día en el museo, visit museums and galleries within the Centro Histórico.

This event is sponsored by Musac in collaboration with the 19th annual Festival del Centro Histórico. Galería del Centro, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Shoe Shine Kids Project The goal of this project is to assist youngsters who work on the streets of Antigua to prepare for a better future. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832- 1919.

Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed., 6pm — (English) SLIDE SHOW ANTIGUA: BEHIND THE WALLS with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a one-hour presentation with vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration.

Q50 per person. Questions encouraged.

Autographed books available. Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua

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Thurs., 5:30pm ART Toscana Arte, expo-sale to benefit Asociación de Comunidades Auto Sostenibles. Through Sept. 1. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

Thurs., 4pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE Los recados, incidencia en la dieta y la gastronomía guatemalteca by Euda Morales. Contribution, Q30/Q15, students with ID and tourist guides. Additional info., tel: 24133258. Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua Fri., 5:30pm ART Punto de Partida 2016 Expo-sale of work by students from the Centro de Educación Creativa Toscana. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Sat., 6:30-11pm (English/Spanish) PRESENTATION The History of Mirador, Cradle of Maya Civilization by Dr. Richard Hansen, director/Mirador Basin Project, sponsored

by National Geographic. Incls. conference, presentation of documentaries and a gala dinner, Q600 p/p & 15% room discount for those who want to stay at the hotel after the event. Information email info@eventosantiguaguatemala.com or tel: 4997-8188. Hotel The Royal Plaza, exit #25 (Ciudad Vieja), La Antigua

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Thurs., 6:30pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE Las Primeras Ciudades en Mesoamérica: El Urbanismo en el Preclásico by Michael Love. Q30/ Q15 students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the SEPT 2016 edition by Aug. 10 26

Tues., 1pm FASHION SHOW A special invitation to attend a preview of Raúl Briceño’s new lines/designs (women’s, men’s, children and classics) and Anielka Denburg’s accessories, staged in front of Atelier Antigua within Café Condesa complex. See article on pg.

16. Casa del Conde, 5a avenida, facing Central Park, La Antigua

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Tues. & Sep. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30pm (Spanish) COURSE (5 sessions) Tikal: Descubriendo su historia y Dinastía by Camilo Luin and Laura Velásquez. Q675/ Q500, students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Asociación Manos Abiertas a women’s health clinic and natural birth center. Since opening in 2008, well over 2,000 women have been provided with gynecological and obstetric, pediatric and midwifery services, health promoter training and education. Its mission is to improve the lives of women and help to create a healthier Guatemalan population. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed., 6:30pm ART Unidos por el Arte a través de nuestras manos with work by disabled students from Colegio La Palestra. Galería Guatemala, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Lobby Banco G&T Continental, Guatemala City

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DATEBOOK HIGHLIGHT Thurs. August 4, 6pm FILM

Voces Inocentes / Innocent Voices

by Oscar Torres Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua (Spanish w/English subtitles)

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o meet Oscar Torres is to know that you are in the presence of someone special. Viewing his film about the brutal days of growing up in the middle of a war in El Salvador in the 1980s—and then realizing what an amazing and peaceful person he has become as a result of his experiences—is to be inspired.

I met Oscar at a film festival that featured “Innocent Voices.” It depicts his real-life childhood story. I was completely moved and especially touched when he introduced his mother and his sister after the screening.

The film has won many awards, including the Berlin Film Festival’s Best Picture and United Nations / UNICEF Humanitarian Film of the Year.

Through our friendship, I told him about the work being done by the The Namaste Foundation. In support of Namaste he generously offered to come to Guatemala and present his film in La Antigua, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Namaste assists low-income businesswomen by offering them not only microloans, but also mentoring and education which result in doubling their incomes. After you’ve seen “Innocent Voices” and what Oscar’s mom went through to earn a living while caring for four small children in a violent and unstable environment, you will understand why he wants to help Namaste.

The women it supports are in similar positions. Oscar is determined to help groups in Central America that make it easier for women who are doing their best to earn a living from their businesses and to be able to take good care of their families. Although Oscar’s mom did not have asssitance from a group like Namaste, Oscar calls his mother “his greatest teacher.”

I am convinced that Namaste’s reach out to mothers who struggle to operate businesses helps them to also become their children’s greatest teachers.

I encourage you to see this film, and I invite you to be part of this special evening where you will meet someone so full compassion you will leave the event determined that you, too, CAN inspire people after a tragic event disrupts their lives.

—by Maria Westfried

Open Call for Artistic Expression at IGA for 2017

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ultural activities carried out in the American Guatemalan Institute (IGA) have represented a cultural reference for decades and through its Department of Cultural Activities space is provided for emerging artists and internationally recognized artists, both national and international. The Dick Smith Theatre, in addition to its aesthetic architecture, has a team of professional technicians and the technical equipment required to carry out high quality work. Other venues within the IGA complex include the library terrace, the main lobby and the theatre lobby.

In order to continue providing the public with interesting, broad and high-level cultural events and activities IGA opens the call for programming artistic expressions 2017 in the disciplines of theater, music, dance, literary expressions, visual arts and context plastic.

Directors, producers, academies of art and music and artists in general are invited to submit their proposals. The deadline is Oct. 18, 2016. Proposals will be evaluated and carefully chosen, selected works will be announced individually beginning on November 21, 2016. For additional information, www.convocatoria.iga.edu/ 28

DATEBOOK Primitive - Contemporary Guatemalan Art Gallery & Museum 4a calle oriente #10 Interior Casa Antigua, El Jaulón, La Antigua centrodeartepopular@gmail.com www.centrodeartepopular.com

MON-FRI 9:00 to 17:00 SAT 9:00 to 13:00 - Closed Sunday 6 Calle final, zona 10 Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala City Tels: (502) 2338-7836, 2338-7896

MAYA ARCHAEOLOGY

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Exhibition and Sale of Maya Textiles & Production of Exclusive Handicrafts The only place in La Antigua managed by Indigenous People 1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua Tel: 7832-3169 alidaperez@itelgua.com

There is no better designer than nature.

—Alexander McQueen

Fashions fade, style is eternal.

—Yves Saint Laurent

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Te invitamos a participar en nuestro CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO de Septiembre 2016 con el tema: PUERTAS y VENTANAS de Guatemala Enviar UNA (1) foto en ALTA RESOLUCIÓN con el título, lugar donde fue tomada, su nombre y el sitio web para el crédito a: photos@revuemag.com

We invite you to participate in our MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST for September 2016 with the theme: DOORS & WINDOWS of Guatemala Please send ONE (1) HIGH RES photo with caption/location and your name & website for the credit line to: photos@revuemag.com

There will be prizes for winning photos including Q200 for both 1st Place categories. More information at REVUEmag.com Habrá premios para las fotos ganadoras, incluye Q200 para los dos primeros lugares. Para más información REVUEmag.com Submissions entered by the 12th of SEPTEMBER will be eligible.

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La Cueva de Panza Verde

El Establo

Tuesdays, 8-10pm — Maf é Túla (Gypsy Jazz & Swing)

Wednesdays, 9.30 pm — Simply the best “old school” rock music in English from the 60´s, 70´s + 80´s Thursdays, 9.30 pm — Shagadelic with Meli Donis and Juan Gabriel Rodas, the best live rock, pop and get upn’ dance music in Spanish and English in the city!

Saturdays, 4pm —Awesome Cuban percussion courtesy of Fernando Pérez and friends. Happy hour specials Saturdays, 9.30pm — Dance, sing and experience an incredible atmosphere. Los Lagartos, deliver an awesome performance each and everytime. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes. Specialty cocktails Q35.

tels: 7955-8282, 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Margie Sheran (Classical & Modern Piano). Q35 cover Thursdays, 8-10pm — Miguel Gómez (Spanish guitar). Q35 cover Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban Trio (Piano, congas, flute). Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Z’Eduardo Martins (Samba Jazz). Q35 cover

14 calle 5-08, zona 10, Guatemala City

RATTLE ‘N HUM

4a avenida 16-11, zona 10, Guatemala City

Wednesdays and Saturdays — Different guest artists

Del Arco Restaurant

tel: 7832-3610 5a av. norte #20, La Antigua

Saturdays, 7-10pm — Grupo Friends Sundays, 1-4pm — Marimba

EPICURE RESTAURANT

Tel: 7832-5522 3a avenida norte #11-B, La Antigua

Saturdays — 7-9pm: Live music “El Trio” Sundays — 1-3pm: Live music “El Trio”

Fridas

tel: 7832-1296 Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua

Trova Jazz

tel: 2334-1241 Via 6, 3-55, zona 4, Guatemala City

Friday Concerts — Call for schedule: Live music Thursdays through Saturdays.

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Rainbow Café

tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

Free Live Music Nightly from 8:00pm Mondays, 8pm — Different Guest Musicians.

Tuesdays, 8pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Wednesdays, 8pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by different musicians; come along and show your skills and get a free Rainbow shot!

Thursdays, 8pm — Different Guest artists Fridays, 8pm — Different guest musicians host the night!

Saturdays, 8pm — Gravity: Reggae and more, Latino sounds Sundays — Don Ramiro, trova Cubana by candlelight

Los Tres Tiempos

Tel: 7832-5161 5a av norte. #31, La Antigua

Sundays — 2-5pm: Live music: Bolero

Las Palmas

tel: 7832-9734 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua

Mondays, 7:00 — Gustavo Santos, raggae Tuesdays, 7:30 — Trujillo & René, Soft rock, bossa nova Wednesdays, 7:30 — Mateo, Rumba flamenco & French Thursdays, 8:00 — Buenavista de Corazón, son Cubano Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30pm — Live Salsa, Grupo Friends Sundays, 7:30 — Andean music

Arrin Cuan

tel: 2238-0242 5a av. 3-27, zona 1, Guatemala City

Daily — Live marimba music tel: 7832-0831 Casa #2, Callejón Concepción 6, La Antigua

Sundays — Live marimba music

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

Tel: 7832-2681 San Cristóbal El Alto, La Antigua

Saturdays & Sundays, 1-3pm — Live Music (shuttle service available at Nim Po’t)

Kape Paulinos

tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán

Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

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DATEBOOK EXHIBITIONS AT LA ANTIGUA GALERÍA DE ARTE Fugas y Citas by Guatemalan artist Alexis Rojas portrays his artistic search and inquiry in form and content. Since his early drawing lessons Rojas has been delighted by the notion of “vanishing points” in perspective. This collection is based on two vanishing points: The first is his diverse stylistic exploration and the second, the link between drawing and the written word. Literature is one of his sources of inspiration.

More than 20 of the artist’s latest works will be on display. —4a calle oriente #15

TOURS TOUR (English) Mondays, 10am & Thursdays, 2:30pm Common Hope offers a free two-hour village tour, learn about its education, health care & housing programs. Meet at the fountain, central park; private tours avail., tel: 7922-6600. Visit www.commonhope.org La Antigua TOUR (English) Thursdays, 8:30am Niños de Guatemala Ciudad Vieja, you’ll see where many families work and live.

Also, visit the school built by Niños de Guatemala. Q270/Q200, students. Proceeds benefit Niños de Guatemala projects. Info., antigua_office@ninosdeguatemala.org; tel: 7832-8033. La Antigua/ Ciudad Vieja

La Antigua artist Mario García presents Carrusel de Sueños. The source that sparked this new collection is the vast universe of childhood imagination and the Land of Dreams. In poetic fashion and hallucinatory color, themes such as children galloping on carousel horses, amusing themselves at local fairs are depicted in such a way that opens our imagination to the world of fantasy. More than 30 acrylic paintings, watercolors, drawings and pastels on exhibit. —5a av. norte #29, near the arch

TOUR (English) Sat., 10-11am & Thurs., 3-4pm We are an English-language academy in Pastores, and we want to show you around our town, made famous for its bootmakers. We are 5 minutes from Antigua. Free. For more info., tel: 78311803 or email alisdereyes@gmail.com TOUR Join Chrissy Methmann for a tour of the Municipal Market (mercado) in La Antigua. See related article, pg.

20. For info. & reservations, email charlychrissy@gmail.com TOUR Visit beautiful avocado orchards on a familyrun finca, enjoy freshly-made guacamole and more. For info. & reservations, tel: 5126-7940.

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ALTUNA A “Classic” in the center of Guatemala City & in Zone 10

Specializing in Spanish and Basque Cuisine, Seafood and Paella 5a av. 12-31, Zona 1 Tels: 2251-7185, 2253-6743 10 calle 0-45, Zona 10 PBX: 2201-2323 www.restaurantealtuna.com

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Shakespeare Pub Wi-Fi • Lunch Specials Happy Hour 11-5 Near all Major Hotels. 13 calle y 1a av., zona 10, local 5 Torre Santa Clara II Tel: 2331-2641

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2367-2424 - 2337-4498

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REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 13 calle 5-24, z. 9, Guatemala City Tel: 2332-4017 Entry in the Revue Photo Contest: What We Wear in Guatemala.

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH YOGA CLASSES Galería Panza Verde 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua Mon., 8:30-10am Hatha Yoga Tues., 8:30-11:30am Qigong Chi Kung Wed., 8:30-9:45 Strong Yoga Thurs., 8:30-10am Hatha Flow Sat. 8:30-10am Vinsaya Flow Sun. 8:30-10am Deep Stretch

DOCUMENTARY (English) Thursdays, 5-6pm WINGS presents Blessed Fruit of the Womb: The Fight for Reproductive Rights in Guatemala.

Free. The Bagel Barn, 5a calle poniente #2, La Antigua

COURSE (Spanish) Wednesdays, 6:308:30pm Una historia de la Cerámica Oriental, Europea e Hispanoamericana by Gustavo Ávalos. Q650/Q490, students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh, 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City

BALLET NACIONAL DE GUATEMALA

presents the Season Ballet Gala There will be three programs including the works “La Bayadera”, “Pepe y Angustias”, “Esmeralda Pas de Six”, “Cuatro Temperamentos”, “Los Perfumes de la Noche” and “Carmina Burana” AUGUST Saturdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 - 7pm and Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 5pm To be presented in the Great Hall "Efrain Recinos" Cultural Center "Miguel Angel Asturias" Guatemala City

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27, 6:30pm. Enjoy a delicious full course dinner, Q150 p/p; 100 percent of the proceeds benefit WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to reproductive health and family planning. Limited seating, for reservations email info@wingsguate.org Fridas Cocina Mexicana & Bar, 5a avenida norte #29, next to the arch, La Antigua

PLAN AHEAD Sun., Sept. 11-17, 2016 (English/Spanish) RETREAT Kambo Cambia — Find your place, heal your relations, discover your destiny. Facilitators Nadir Cortiana and Tanja Lucey utilize ancient medicinal work combined with modern therapeutic tools for deep, profound and personal healing. This is an all-inclusive retreat.

Info, kambocambia@gmail.com & reference, www.theyogaforest.org. Space is limited. Yoga Forest, San Marcos la Laguna, Lake Atitlán

HEALTH SERVICES

Tel: 7832-4854 3a calle poniente #13, La Antigua Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & 3pm-6pm. Wed 10am-2pm. Sat 8am-11am

Counseling for Adults & Adolescents

Gail Terzuola LISW LADAC Licensed Psychotherapist Relationships Substance Abuse Trauma and Recovery

Dra. Paulina Castejón M.D. Ophthalmology Botox Expert

SKYPE appointments available

La Antigua Guatemala - 7832-5639

• Hyaluronic Acid Fillers • PRFM: Platelet-rich fibrin matrix • Facial Mesotherapy • Microdermoabrasion • Slimming & firming body treatments Tels: (502) 7832-9746, 5239-3891

visionymoda@itelgua.com www.clinicaoptyma.com Avenida El Desengaño No. 33, La Antigua Guatemala

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Jorge E. De la Cruz DDS, P.C.

Eastman Dental Center | Univ. of Rochester N.Y. Laser bleaching Implants Custom dentures Cosmetic dentistry Crowns and bridges Root canals

(502) 7832-0125 3a avenida norte # 11A La Antigua Guatemala

(502) 2261-6875

Blvrd. Los Próceres 18 calle, 24-69 zona 10, Torre 1 Of. 10-07 Empresarial Zona Pradera

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“Jack Sparrow atrapado (trapped) en Antigua”

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HEALTH SERVICES Calzada Santa Lucia Sur #7, La Antigua Tels: 7832-3122, 7832-5789

HOUSE OF HEALTH Emergency Service from 7:00am to 7:00pm

Medical Clinics & Diagnostics General Medicine • Pediatric OB/GYN • Mammogram • Ultrasound X-Rays • Densitometry • Lab We accept major credit cards

Dra. Paulina Castejón M.D. Ophthalmology Eye Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Optical Services Tels: (502) 7882-4281, 5239-3891 Avenida El Desengaño No. 33, La Antigua Guatemala

visionymoda@itelgua.com www.clinicaoptyma.com

Hospital Privado

Hermano Pedro a Medicine and General Surgery a Pediatrics a Maternity & Gynecology aTraumatology, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery a Laparoscopic Videosurgery a Otorhinolaryngology a Urology

a Cardiology a Urology a Clinic Laboratory a Pharmacy aVideoendoscopy aVideocolonoscopy aX-rays a Electrocardiogram

24-hour Emergency Service hpantigua@gmail.com

a Ultrasound a Electroencephalogram a Osseous Densitometry a Computerized Axial Tomography a Mammography aAmbulance Service

WE ACCEPT WORLD WIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE! www.hospitalhermanopedro.net

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General Dentistry Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implants Oral Rehabilitation TMJ Therapy Jaw Surgery Teeth Whitening Orthodontics Tel: 7832-6002 info@maxillofacialcentre.com

www.maxillofacialcentre.com

DR. LUIS RAMĂ?REZ, DDS, OMS, is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, dental implants, and oral rehabilitation.

Maxillofacial Centre is the ONLY ONE with 3D Dental Tomography and CAD/CAM Dental Lab in Guatemala.

Spanish, English and German Spoken - Calle Real de Santa Ines #9A La Antigua Guatemala How can anyone be silly enough to think himself better than other people, because his clothes are made of finer woolen thread than theirs. After all, those fine clothes were once worn by a sheep, and they never turned it into anything better than a sheep. —Thomas More, Utopia

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Real style is never right or wrong. It’s a matter of being yourself on purpose. —G. Bruce Boyer

Sometimes I can’t figure designers out. It’s as if they flunked human anatomy. —Erma Bombeck

José R. Golcher MD, Cornea, Cataract and Lasik surgeon Dalia González de Golcher MD, Vitreous-Retinal and Aesthetic medicine surgeon

Sp e ciali ze d O p hthalm o l o gis t s

Make your appointment online at www.centrovisualgyg.com Principal: Centro Gerencial Marqués de Rubio Oficina 1-4 - Tel: 78325850/78739275/44314822 Branch: 6a calle poniente #50A - Tel: 78326672/78328105

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7a calle oriente #18 - Tel: (502) 7832-0685 - 7832-4656 Fax: 7832-4659 - info@casadelosgigantes.com www.casadelosgigantes.com My dress is not revealing, it’s informative.

—Gemma Burgess You can never be overdressed or overeducated.

—Oscar Wilde

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—Bill Watterson And now, I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time. —Lady Gaga

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• EMERGENCIES • VACCINATIONS

Dr. Estuardo Rosales Mirón

• ULTRASOUND • SURGERY

Medico Veteranario (Col. 713) 6a av sur #1, La Antigua 7832-0214 Emerg: 5208-1572, 5874-5574 hospitalveterinarioantigua99@gmail.com Mon-Fri: 8-1pm & 3-6pm Sat: 8am-1pm

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• HOSPITALIZATION • X-RAY • LABORATORY SERVICES • PET SHOP • BOARDING • EXPORT PAPERWORK

Veterinary Clinic Dr. Juan Pablo Calderón García - Vaccinations - Surgery - X-ray - Dental Clinic - Ultrasound - Laboratory Services - Emergencies - Export licenses for pets

English, French, Spanish Spoken * Gas anesthesia

Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm & 2:30-6pm Sat: 9am-1pm

2a Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624, 5732-4808 Cynthia Burski, D.V.M. / Hugo Sican Pelen, D.V.M. If you want small changes in your life, work on your attitude. But if you want big and primary changes, work on your paradigm. —Stephen Covey

Dogs, Cats, Birds, Exotics Surgery - Hospitalization - Laboratory X-Ray - General Medicine - Boarding 2a calle oriente #6, La Antigua Tel: 7832-0245

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Babysitting Service for your Pet. Registered Establishment with lots of T.L.C. Tel: 5704-1029

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Full Service Beauty Salon 9a calle oriente #7-A, La Antigua Guatemala Tels: 7832-2824, 5961-4332 Daily 9am-6pm Tel: 7832-5028 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua textilescolibri@turbonett.com

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What a strange power there is in clothing.

—Isaac Bashevis Singer

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Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen

Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a native of Guatemala, an award-winning author, chef consultant, Latin food and culture strategist and entrepreneur.

AVAILABLE AT • Sophos Bookstore (4a av. 12-59, z. 10, loc 1-D, Guatemala City (sophos@sophosenlinea.com) • Artemis Edinter • Colibri, 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua (textilescolibri@turbonett.com) • AmaliaLLC.com • Amazon.com • barnesandnoble.com

TIENDA SOLIDARIDAD Proceeds Benefit Animal Welfare Programs

7832-7274

SECOND-HAND STORE featuring clothing, shoes, purses, lots of great books (English & Spanish), jewelry, artwork, armoires, house & kitchen wares, and more

FOR SALE: Good Coffee for a Cause 3a avenida sur #4-A, La Antigua Open Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 5pm

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hen designing products, I’m looking for more than just beauty and functionality: The goal for Kakaw Designs has always been to support artisans and the handmade traditions in Guatemala. In the past three years, we have made solid relationships with weavers, embroiderers, leathersmiths and a silversmith to make our products.

Keeping that in mind, I feel divided about repurposing used Guatemalan textiles, like huipiles (blouses) and cortes (skirts) readily found at local markets. While I love the traditional colors and patterns, buying used textiles doesn’t actually mean much for the weavers unless we are able to buy directly from them, which requires extensive travel and limits variety.

At a market, there’s no real way to know how much the original weaver was paid for the piece, and there’s definitely no guarantee that she will continue to weave after the sale of the item.

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adding handmade, unique touches to used textiles, we are able to truly add value while supporting artisans at the same time. Take our Corte Wrap: the soft cortes won’t bleed (because they have been washed many times throughout their use), and the texture is so cozy, perfect for a scarf. From here, we add the extra touches—our partner weavers naturally dye the cotton thread, and our embroiderers embellish the scarves with beautiful handmade accents. The result is a gorgeous product with integrity, something I can and do feel proud of.

Kakaw Designs is my journey, and I’ve found many ethical dilemmas working as an artisanmade fashion brand. It makes me think, and I’m doing my best to choose the best path every step of the way: supporting artisans, caring for the environment, and designing and producing items with appreciation and respect. I hope to be part of a positive cycle for producers (Guatemalan artisans), consumers (buyers everywhere), and even the designer. Together, we’re excited to share with you the beautiful handmade traditions here in Guatemala.

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Desserts with Heart

Amalia’s Kitchen text & photos by chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

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weets are the perfect ending of a great meal, especially if they are near and dear to our hearts.

Although I don’t claim to have a very sweet tooth, when I do eat dessert I naturally gravitate to fruitbased tarts or fresh fruit salads, but when a special craving sets in, I often reminisce about the desserts I ate while growing up, those that remind me of my childhood.

For me the simplest desserts are often the best, from a cooking and eating standpoint. One unfussy dessert that is not only economical and super easy to prepare is arroz con leche (rice pudding), popular around the world and especially in Latin America. Its creamy, hearty texture makes it ideal as a starter for breakfast and mid-morning or afternoon snack. By adjusting the milk content and toppings, it can go from a casual drink to an elegant and even decadent dessert.

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When it comes to texture and flavor, Guatemalans — both home cooks and street vendors — tend to do a decent job preparing this riceand-milk concoction that came via

Spain. However, if we deconstructed the recipe, we would find that its ingredients came from various parts of the world and that what makes the final dish unique is the tender loving care of each maker.

Seasoning is key in every dish, but in desserts sugar, salt and spices often come together to create a symphony of flavors in the palate and in one’s senses. The difference between a memorable creation and an ordinary one is simply proper seasoning, the taste of which, depending on what morsel you are having, can elevate your soul to your fondest homecooking memories.

Making arroz con leche in Guatemala is easy if the right combination of ingredients and flavors that make it truly Guatemalan is there. From a street gourmet to a fine dining table, this dessert has the power to please, satisfy and wow even the most demanding palates.

can be made healthier by substituting whole for skim milk without sacrificing its essence. You can transform it from a drink into a dessert by using half the milk and adding toppings of choice such as fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, raspberry coulis (sauce) or fruit compotes. You may eat it hot or cold. Here it is presented as an elegant dessert.

Serves 2 people 1/3 cup long-grain rice 1 cup water 1/3 stick canela (Ceylon cinnamon) 2 cups skim milk 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

Garnish - Ground (or whole) cinnamon or berries and mint Combine the rice, water and canela in a small saucepan and bring to a quick boil. Adjust the heat to low and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.

Add the milk, salt and sugar, and bring to a quick boil again. Keep a close eye on the mixture, as it can quickly boil over. Adjust the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft (12 to 15 minutes). Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.

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ARROZ CON LECHE Rice, Milk and Cinnamon Pudding

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uatemala’s historians continue to rewrite the past. With many libraries and collections now available in digital form, we not only have access to more information but word has it that the archbishop of Guatemala has made the church’s archives available for historians.

Incredibly valuable books are appearing outside the country too.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, it was common for collectors and historians to take valuable books outside Guatemala. Some historical documents were provided as diplomatic gifts and others simply sold to collectors. While we shudder at the thought today, it seems that the “common sense” prevailing at the time was to relocate collections where they would be preserved. Indeed, Guatemala’s “Ley

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para la Protección del Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación Decreto 2697” was not passed until 1997. Collections before that date may (or may not) have been acquired legally.

With the recent “discovery” of the “El Libro Segundo del Cabildo (1530-1541) de Santiago de Guatemala” at the Hispanic Society of America, New York, historians lit up with enthusiasm! This fills a gap in the country’s history, including the earliest days of the capital before it moved to what is now La Antigua Guatemala. In a recent presentation sponsored by CIRMA and directed by expert historian Dr. Christopher H. Lutz, we learned new details about the city’s earliest days. We saw

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A New History for a Very Old City the original signature of the governess, Beatriz de la Cueva (the conqueror’s widow), with her name with the famous “La Sinventura.” Edgar F. Chután and Guisela Asensio are currently putting the final touches on the paleography of the original document and we will bring that to you.

But then, what about Juan Bautista Antonelli designing the grid for the new city in 1541 when the capital was moved to what is now Antigua? Historians usually cite one source and then it is repeated ad infinitum. That is no longer valid in the country’s history. Dr. Alberto Garín, curator of the Casa Popenoe/Universidad Francisco Marroquín, continues to rewrite Antigua’s history as he comes across new information. Historian Francisco Antonio Fuentes y Guzman (1643-1700) in his “Recordación Florida” cites Antonelli, an Italian engineer, as the city’s first urban planner. While he wrote this more than a century after the fact, we have continued to cut and paste that information.

Dr. Garín follows the entire Antonelli genealogy and it is clear that none of the Antonelli family members was of age (or was in Guatemala) to design the city in 1541. So, who designed the city? We look forward to new information about a very old city.

We saw the original signature of the governess, Beatriz de la Cueva (the conqueror’s widow), with her name with the famous “La Sinventura.”

Cover of the second book of Cabildo (1530-1541) de Santiago de Guatemala (courtesy of the Hispanic Society of America, New York)

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Tel: 5144-3332 frutosdelmarantigua

A woman’s dress should be a like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.

—Sophia Loren People will stare. Make it worth their while.

—Harry Winston

Steak House Salad Bar Live Music every Sunday www.nifunifadeantigua.com 3a calle oriente #21, La Antigua Tel: 7832-6579

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the only group that grows its own cotton, once a traditional crop in San Juan. The plants need constant tending, each woman has two or three cotton plants at her house and cultivates additional plants on the mountain.

But now, we have found 34 natural colors. Some we discovered because we saw that after the rain certain plants left colors on the wood we collect for our fires. So we experimented with these flowers, leaves and barks.”

Before the resurgence of interest

Cotton is one of the most chemical-intensive plants in the world, accounting for 25 percent of global pesticide use. But the collective does not use pesticides and controls, instead marigolds and other herbal deterrents are planted alongside the cotton crop.

“We did not want to use any chemicals around our families,” Teresa, one of the founding members of the collective, tells me, “and we ourselves did not want to work with the chemicals.”

Once picked, the natural cotton bolls—which are white, khaki or coffee in color—are pulled apart so that the seeds can be removed. The cotton is then stretched and pounded into a rectangle in preparation for spinning it into thread. In contrast, industrial cotton is cleaned and prepared with chemicals, including aldicarb, chlorine and formaldehyde.

“One hundred years ago our grandmothers had only four colors in their dyes,” Teresa says, “indigo, cochineal, achiote and plain white.

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Back to Nature

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“Our members work at home,” Teresa says, “so they can care for their families, while also earning money.” in natural dyes in San Juan, nearly all cotton was dyed with synthetic colors, which discharged toxic waste into waterways.

Keiji Chiij has a comprehensive display of both muted and vivid dye colors and the plants they are derived from, including bougainvillea, guava, carrots, basil and cinnamon. The plant and the cotton are boiled together for about 30 minutes in a large pot of water for the dye. Colors are then made fast by boiling them with the stalk of a banana plant for another 30 minutes. This means that colors will not bleed when worn or washed, a common problem with synthetic dyes.

Making and dying the thread are only the first steps in creating a scarf or a poncho. Next is choosing which colors will be used and then tying the threads onto the loom, followed by the actual back strap weaving of the item, a time-consuming process.

“Our members work at home,” Teresa says, “so they can care for their families, while also earning money.” Indeed 95 percent of the money from the sale of a 72

product goes to the weaver, with only 5 percent spent maintaining the collective’s shop.

Teresa also teaches weaving and natural dyes so that this knowledge will continue. “As children, they begin learning to weave when they are 9,” she says, “though some women in their 30s are now learning for the first time. This is a teaching to conserve our cultural tradition of growing cotton, natural dyes and weaving.”

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Fashion Weeks

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In the trading town of Chichicastenango, twice a week—except a pause for two holidays a year—Mashenos welcome Maya artisans from throughout the Highlands to present an astoundingly sensuous display of color that fills the town square and spills into side streets and an indoor hall.

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Chichi’s Fashion Week on Thursdays and Sundays is a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors and varied designs, weavings and flowers and masks and vegetables carefully stacked in the sunshine. Tourists come to see and to buy, both local familieswalking from neighboring villages and those flying in from other countries, all jostling tightly together in the bright sunshine. It’s a sensory overload, not only the brilliant sights but also the smells. Incense from the worshippers on the pre-Christian steps of Santo Tomás, coffee and chocolate on sale, chickens and produce and bubbling stews and butchered meats. And of course the sounds, a gentle pase adelante welcome, a “you buy from me, mister?” and the murmur of bargains being struck.

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Magazine, agrees with Briceño in that the future of Guatemala’s fashion industry is indeed very bright.

“Guatemala’s fashion business has grown impressively,” says Enriquez. “Many fashion franchises are betting on this market, and our level of designers here continue to increase in talent, and they are all committed to designing unique garments that can compete with designers from around the world.”

Another optimist about Guatemala’s fashion future is Álvaro Toscano, who until recently lived in the U.S., where he was a regional manager for Banana Republic.

“I believe Guatemala is rapidly approaching a creative tipping point,” says Álvaro, “which is why I have moved to Guatemala. I want to be a part of a fashion market that I think is about to explode.

“With more than five million people, Guatemala City is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Central America. And now with a rapidly rising middle-class, it is perfectly positioned to become Central America’s fashion and culture center,” says Álvaro, who is now the business director of Briceño’s men’s line.

Even the iconic fashion magazine Vogue appears to be in agreement. In a recent article about Guatemala, writer Kristin Tice Studeman said the country is “… experiencing a creative boom that’s attracting big interest … Mexico City before it was what it is today?

That’s not far off.”

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PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS Makeup artist Marta Fernandez Hairstylist Sandra Santizo Photographers Raúl Briceño /Pedro Ruiz Women's accessories AA collection Clothing Preview Spring/Summer 2016 Raúl Briceño Models Maria Teresa Ramirez, Kamila Christiany Castellanos, Max Denburg Location La Antigua Guatemala Creative Director Raúl Lenis Briceño Stylist Raúl Lenis Briceño, Álvaro Toscano In collaboration with Anielka Denburg All the featured clothing & accessories can be found at Atelier Antigua inside Cafe Condesa

REVUE READERS HAVE A SPECIAL INVITATION to attend a fashion show preview of Raúl Briceño’s new lines/designs (women’s, men’s children and classics) along with Anielka Denburg’s women’s accessories at 1pm on Tuesday, August 30 staged in front of Atelier Antigua, La Casa del Conde, within the Café Condesa complex, 5a avenida, west side of Central Park, La Antigua Guatemala.

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an Pedro La Laguna, situated on the shores of Lake Atitlán, is a popular destination featuring dramatic scenery, breathtaking hiking trails and waterfalls, numerous yoga centers, Spanish schools and lively nightlife. Visitors curious about traditional Mayan cuisine should add the Ixiim Cooking School to their to-do list while in San Pedro.

During an approximately three-hour cooking class, participants will learn to make authentic Guatemalan cuisine with traditional cooking methods over an open flame.

Touch, feel, taste, learn and experience are the focus of the course at the school, whose name means corn, which is represented by the color of the walls and the logo of the Maya god of corn.

In particular, chef and co-owner Li shares her culinary and cultural knowledge and that of her ancestors paired with

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Visitors curious about traditional Mayan cuisine should add the Ixiim Cooking School to their to-do list authentic pampering of the palate. The school’s stone grinder is a relic of Li’s family, and students will taste the difference by not using a blender.

The menu features pepían and jocón, and the corn tortillas that go with them, as well as refreshing rosa de jamaica and horchata beverages. Afterward, partici-

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Students can enjoy their meal, served in clayware, in the school’s beautiful garden.

pants can enjoy their meal, served in clayware, in the school’s beautiful garden surrounded by trees and the songs of birds. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free variations of the dishes are also available.

The course is conducted in Spanish, giving students the opportunity to practice and improve their language skills, in addition to learning some local Tz’utujil words. For those with little or no Spanish, not to worry—co-owner Angela speaks German and English and has translators to assist.

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For an unforgettable experience and a feast of the senses, take the cooking class at Ixiim Cooking School. Welcome and ¡utz epetik!

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LARGE BEAUTIFUL & FURNISHED APARTMENT, 10 mins. from Antigua. Ideal for single or couple. Safe & quiet area. Dining room, living, kitchen, laundry, cable tv, wi-fi, parking. Large garden available.

Great price. Tels: 7888-7886, 5973-9053

BEAUTIFUL 2-STORY HOUSE, ideal for small family or vacation home, in San Felipe de Jesús, 10 mins. walking from Antigua Center. 3 bdrm, 1½ bath, liv/ dinrm, kitchen w/wooden cabinets. Patio for laundry & patio for barbecues. Parking for 1 car. Security gate. Cistern (3,000 lt. aprox). Tel: 5917-7923.

LUXURY HOME IN CENTRAL ANTIGUA. 5 BEDROOM, 5 BATH, 3 MASTER BEDROOMS, COURTYARD & LARGE PATIO. Amazing Volcano views, Walk to town, Covered parking, Gated community, Fitness center.

Full details at www.casaelensueno.com

2 PROPERTIES FOR SALE, by owner, in the historic center. Excellent investment. Request information at tallerno@aol.com

TWO EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES FOR SALE

BY OWNER. Presently producing income. Many attractive amenities. Monte Bello 1, Km. 9.5, Carr. al Salvador, located above Plaza Tigo. More information, call: 5385-6620.

ANTIGUA AREA

LARGE HOUSE, ideal for doctor’s office, hotel’s extension, apartments or NGO. margolis.an@gmail.com Tels: 4119-9898 LAS GOLONDRINAS APARTMENTS: Antigua G., bedrooms: cable TV, private bathrooms with hot showers; apartments with complete kitchen, Wi-Fi. “Different sizes-different prices.” Daniel Ramírez Ríos.

Tels: 7832-3343, 5713-6429 aptslasgolondrinas@ gmail.com www.lasgolondrinasapts.info BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS: 2 bdrm, liv, din, laundry, fully-equipped kit, 2½ bath, cable TV, Wi-Fi, 24-hour security, cleaning service. 4 blocks from the park.

Daily, weekly or monthly. arteceramico12@hotmail. com Tels: 7832-7141, 5096-6740.

Don’t be into trends.

Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way to live.

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ANTIGUA AREA

REVUE’s Property Conversion Chart 1 Caballería = 45.12 hectares 1 Manzana = 10,000 vr2 1 Caballería = 64 manzanas 1 Manzana = 6,988 mt2 1 Manzana = 1.7 acres 1 Hectare = 10,000 mt2 1 mt2 = 10.764 ft2 1 Hectare = 2.471 acres 1 Hectare = 1.43 manzanas 1 mt2 = 1.431 vr2 1 Acre = 43,560 ft2 1 Acre = .4047 hectare 1 Acre = 4047 mt2 1 Acre = 5645.4 varas2

1 Vara = 32.9 inches 1 Yard = 36 inches (3ft) 1 Meter = 39.37 inches Note: the precise size of a vara depends on which source you use!

ANTIGUA AREA

GUATEMALA CITY AREA

CIUDAD VIEJA, Sacatepéquez PERFECT HOME FOR GROWING FAMILY OR NGO. The compound has more than 1300 meters of land and the home has over 600 sq meters of construction. 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bath. Call for more details. Carstens Bienes Raices S.A. (502) 7832-7600, 7832-7412.

LAKE ATITLÁN EUROPEAN INVESTORS are looking to acquire land/ property in the Lake Atitlán area. Owners or agents please call: 5598-5677. INVERSIONISTAS EUROPEOS buscan terrenos/casa en el área del Lago de Atitlán. Propietarios o agentes por favor contáctenos al teléfono: 5598-5677.

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advertiser index LODGIN G ANTIGUA Antigua Hotel Solutions ......................... 73 El Mesón de María ................................... 75 Hostal Primavera ...................................... 15 Hostal San Nicolás .................................... 77 Hostel La Sin Ventura ............................... 77 Hotel Aurora .............................................. 73 Hotel Casa de las Fuentes ....................... 77 Hotel Dionisio Inn .................................... 77 Hotel Eterna Primavera .......................... 15 Hotel San Rafael ....................................... 75 Hotel Panchoy ........................................... 73 Serendipity Boutique Hotel .................. 77 LAKE ATITLÁN B’alam’ya .................................................... 83 Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ...................... 87 Hotel Real Santander .............................. 86 Jardines del Lago ..................................... 87 Posada de Santiago (Santiago) ............ 85 PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ............................... 91 Cafe Del Sol ................................................ 91 Casa Bella ................................................... 88 Cayman Suites .......................................... 89 Club Isleta de Gaia ................................... 88 Hawaian Paradise ..................................... 91 Hotel Dos Mundos ................................... 89 Hotel Honolulu ......................................... 91 Hotel Pez de Oro ....................................... 91 Hotel Playa Plana ...................................... 88 Hotel Playa Saltamonte .......................... 91 Guitar Hotel ............................................... 91 Villa Kairos ................................................. 91 EL PETÉN Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 81 RÍO DULCE Amatique Bay ........................................... 94 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 94 Hotel Catamaran ...................................... 94 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 93

VOLU N T E E R WO RK Obras Sociales del Hermano Pedro ...... 6

RESAUR ANTS / BARS ANTIGUA Arrin Cuan .................................................. 9 AntiguaDining.com ................................. 64 Bagel Barn .................................................. 68 Café Condesa ............................................. 63 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 68 Café Vintage .............................................. 38 Casa Escobar .............................................. 5 Casa Troccoli .............................................. 65 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 67 Chez Christophe ........................................ 64 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 71 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 68 Crepas Francesas ...................................... 15 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 63 El Viejo Café ................................................ 68 Epicure ......................................................... 59 Fridas ............................................................ 71 Frutos del Mar ............................................ 64 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 68 La Casa del Ron .......................................... 67 La Cenicienta .............................................. 64 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 64 La Estancia .................................................. 65 La Estrella .................................................... 64 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 69 Las Palmas .................................................. 13 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ....................................... 61 Mesón Panza Verde .................................. 57 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 64 Rainbow Café ............................................. 59 Samsara ...................................................... 64 Señor Pepian ............................................. 68 Tacool .......................................................... 5 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 68 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 69 Welten .......................................................... 67 Wendy’s ....................................................... 102 TECPÁN Kape La Nonna .......................................... 92 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 92 Paseo Xejasmin ......................................... 92 QUETZALTENANGO Shai Long .................................................... 93 Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 93

Even on the most solemn occasions I got away without wearing socks and hid that lack of civilization in high boots —Albert Einstein EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123 Tourist Police (Antigua): 7832-4131 Fire Dept: 7832-0234 Guatemala City Tourist Assistance: 1500 (24-hour)

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H EA LTH S ERV I C ES

GUATEMALA CITY Arrin Cuan ...................................................

Caffé De Fiori ..............................................

El Establo ....................................................

Rattle & Hum .............................................

Restaurante Altuna ..................................

Trovajazz .....................................................

William Shakespeare Pub .......................

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LAKE ATITLÁN Café Moka ...................................................

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SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY Aero Post air freight service .................... 49 Angel Fire Kennels ..................................... 50 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 35 Hertz .............................................................. 103 Immigration Services .................................95 Union Church ...............................................39 ANTIGUA Antigua FM ................................................... 74 Frank Salon .................................................. 51 Fumigadora Antigua ................................. 50 Renta Autos de Guatemala ...................... 53 Lux Aeterna Solar ........................................95 The Antigua Guide ..................................... 8 Valhalla Macadamia Farm .........................95

SHOPS GUATEMALA CITY Abbasi Persian Carpets ............................. 39 Bernina (Sewing Center) ........................... 39 Capeiros Flower Shop ................................ 39 House & Green .................... inside cover Nissi Home Products .................................. 2 Inola ............................................................... 39 Super Verduras ............................................ 37 ANTIGUA Antigua Varieties and Delicatessen ....... 51 Casa de los Gigantes .................................. 49 Casa Del Tejido ............................................ 29 Colibrí Textiles ............................................. 51 Ecofiltro ........................................................ 11 El Cafetalito ................................................. 7 El Mástil ........................................................ 3 Joyería del Angel ................. back cover La Casa del Conde (books, etc) ............... 51 Orgánica ........................................................46 The North Face ............................................ 4

GUATEMALA CITY Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 42 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ................ 43 ANTIGUA Antigua’s Gym ............................................. 41 Ceiba Porta Hotel Spa ................................ 45 Centro Visual G & G .................................... 45 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 41 Dr. de la Cruz ................................................ 42 Farmacia Ivori .............................................. 45 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 41 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 44 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ........... 43 Hospital Veterinario ................................... 50 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 43 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 44 Optyma Esthetics ....................................... 41 Optyma Visión y Moda .............................. 43 Prana Holistic Center ................................. 41 Soldent Dental Care ................................... 42 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50 Vision Center ................................................ 4

TR AV EL / TO U RS ANTIGUA Antigua Tours .............................................. 29 Avocado Tours ............................................. 49 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 81 Maya Trails .................................................... 103 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 Tabarini Rent a Car ..................................... 53 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 93 La Reunion Golf Resort ............................. 48 Seakist Yacht Sales ..................................... 94 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 81

SCHOOLS Antigua International School .................. 31 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 47 Ixiim Cooking School ................................. 86 Spanish School PLFM ................................ 6

CULTUR AL GUATEMALA CITY El Attico ..................................................... 29 Museo Ixchel ............................................ 29 Museo Popol Vuh .................................... 29

REA L ES TATE Antigua Living .............................................

Antigua Real Estate ....................................

Carstens S.A. .................................................

Solutions Antigua .......................................

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ANTIGUA Galería Museo Centro de Arte Popular 29 La Antigua Galería de Arte ................... 31

Images from the REVUE PHOTO CONTEST: What We Wear in Guatemala 1st PLACE by popular vote “Feria de la Libertad” Petén,

by Giovani Minera. Prize: Q200

(bottom left) Honorable mention “Hermanas gemelas / Twin sisters” Santa Ana, Antigua by Kerstin Sabene

2nd PLACE by popular vote “Cada alma guarda su propia esencia” Iglesia Católica, Panajachel, by Adonis Mendoza. Prize: Q100

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4a calle oriente #5A La Antigua Guatemala Tels: 7832-3189, 7832-5334 Open daily 9 to 6 email: joyeriadelangel@gmail.com www.delangel.com 2

photo: Mariano Luna

A good reason to visit La Antigua