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Guatemalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English-language Magazine December 2015 Year 24, No. 10

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Handel’s Messiah IN GUATEMALA CITY AND ANTIGUA

his year marks the 12th consecutive presentation of Handel’s Messiah in Guatemala, presented by Betty Whitbeck, executive producer, and the Community Choir of Guatemala.

The first performance will be Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the National Theater in Guatemala City. Tickets are Q300 for platea, Q125 for Balcon l and Q60 for Balcón II. The performance moves to La Antigua Guatemala on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Casa Santo Domingo. Tickets are Q400 and Q250. Tickets are available in Antigua at Joyería del Angel and Casa Santo Domingo for the Antigua concert, and through Todo Ticket for the National Theater performance. For the first time since The Messiah has been presented in Guatemala, the conductor of the orchestra will be the acclaimed conductor Dr. Jonathan Griffith. Dr. Griffith has conducted orchestras all over North America, Europe and Asia. In North America he has conducted in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall,

Lincoln Center and Disney Hall. He is the director of Distinguished Concerts International of New York. The soloists will be Liz Cass, mezzosoprano; Julia Taylor, soprano; Philip Hill, baritone—all associated with the Austin Opera and University of Texas—and Sam Lowry, tenor, associated with the Sarasota Opera Guild in Florida. Special guest will be Ana Rosa Orozco, soprano from Guatemala. The music director will be Herber Morales, and the choir will have 95 voices. Dr. Griffith will conduct the Handel portion of the concert, and Morales will conduct the encore portion. Proceeds from the performances will benefit the work of the Rotary Club of Vista Hermosa projects in the Lake Atitlán area and the Comité de Becas Mary Sue, which has scholarship students in Centro Educativo Anunciata in Chichicastenango and in Colegio Benito Juarez in Guatemala City.

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Nacimiento (Nativity Scene) by Ernesto Marino

Contents 6 datebook highlight Handel’s Messiah

performed in Guatemala City and La Antigua

18 celebration

34 animal welfare Update on two animal rescue groups

Festive Holiday Desserts (with recipe)

Festival of Santo Tomás 19 guatemala insight

60 book alert

by Elizabeth Bell

Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes) 20 artesania

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

56 Amalia’s kitchen by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

by Kerstin Sabene

DateBook: Dec. Health Services Travel Marketplace Real Estate El Salvador

by Dianne Carofino

Traditional Weavers of Guatemala

M ISC . From the Publishers 47 MAP: La Antigua 54 Vet Q & A 106 Advertiser Index 12

photo contest:

72 business profile San Martín in La Antigua

by Linda Conard

Natural Expressions of the Holidays

80 sensuous guatemala

21 education

by Ken Veronda

Season of Aromas

by Sherry Miller

SERES - Education for Sustainable Development

84 community service by Jeanne Mendez

22 artist profile

CECAP: Santa Cruz la Laguna

by Kerstin Sabene

108 humor Matt Bokor’s 10 Reasons...

Edgar Chipix “Dreams and Visions” 10

Traditions in Guatemala All of the Dec. entrants can be seen at REVUEmag.com -- Here are the winners 37 80 82 88 92 94

Larissa Villacorta Javier Alvarez Vassaux Lo Reyes Leslie Pappa Edvin Quisquinay Alcor Guillermo Alejandro Chocano A.

Deadline for the JAN. 2016 issue » DEC. 10

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he official Christmas season in Guatemala begins on Dec. 7 with a parade honoring the Virgen de Concepción, followed in the evening with Quema Del Diablo (Burn the Devil). This year the annual performance of Handel’s Messiah follows suite with a concert in Guatemala City on Dec. 8 and in La Antigua Guatemala on Dec. 9. For a complete listing of Christmas celebrations, along with music, art, presentations, benefit events and more, please turn to DateBook. Other holiday-themed articles inside include the Festival of Santo Tomás by Kerstin Sabene, Elizabeth Bell gives us an overview of Nacimientos (nativity scenes), Linda Conard takes us shopping with Natural Expressions of the Holidays, Amalia Moreno-Damgaard offers Festive Holiday Desserts, Ken Veronda recalls Season of Aromas and Matt Bokor provides some celebration humor with 10 Reasons. Art plays an important role in Guatemala. Meet Edgar Chipix on page 22. His latest work, Dreams and Visions of Edgar Chipix, is inaugurated this month at the Galería Panza Verde. Additional art exhibitions, including work by Alejandro Leal Gustavo García Amor Un Mundo de Fantasía (Love, a World of Fantasy) at La Antigua Galería de Arte will delight art lovers and collectors alike. Social service organizations create life changing opportunities, this is exemplified in SERES-Education for Sustainable Development by Dr. Sherry Miller and CECAP–Centro de Capacitación by Jeanne Mendez. Congratulations to authors Deborah Chandler, Teresa Cordon and photographer Joe Coca on the publication of Traditional Weavers of Guatemala, Their Stories Their Lives. Enjoy the review by Dianne Carofino. This book is a wonderful gift giving idea, for your friends or for yourself. Thank you to Hadazul Cruz for the beautiful December cover illustration. May there be Peace on Earth. — John & Terry Kovick Biskovich ALERT TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS: We invite you to submit your favorite Guatemala photo for the Revue 13th Annual Photo Issue (January, 2016). Send 1 hi-res photo to photos@revuemag.com before Dec. 12, 2015. revuemag.com

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On the steps of the Iglesia de Santo Tomás

The Festival of Santo Tomás in

Chichicastenango

text and photos by Kerstin Sabene

t was Sunday, Dec. 21, as I headed out for yet another adventure to the magical Mayan village of Chichicastenango set in the western Highlands of Guatemala. On Thursdays and Sundays, the native K’iche’ Maya turn this remote mountain village into one of the world’s most famous markets. Today, however, was particularly special because it was the culmination of a weeklong festival that began on Dec. 13, honoring the town’s patron saint, Santo Tomás. Our bus zigzagged around a hillside where the vegetation was dominated by a prickly, nettle-like plant with purple blossoms called the chichicaste. Chichicaste is the Guatemalan equivalent of poison ivy, hence the town’s namesake – Chichicastenango – affectionately known to locals as Chichi. 18

I strolled to the east end of the main square to the steps of the glowing white Dominican church of Santo Tomás built over 400 years ago by the Spanish, site of most of the festivities. The streets were packed and the steps in front of Santo Tomás Church, normally overflowing with flower vendors, were on this day the site of massive fireworks and explosives. To say that Guatemalans love their pyrotechnics would be an understatement and the festival of Santo Tomás is no exception. Teams of men work nonstop to ensure that something is exploding ...continued page 52

Guatemala Insight by Elizabeth Bell

author/historian

Baby Jesus from a nativity scene, photo by Juan José Yas c.1915 (CIRMA)

Nacimientos NATIVITY SCENES

ativity scenes have been a tradition in Guatemala for centuries, much before Santa Claus and Christmas trees arrived. They were originally based on the descriptions found in the Gospel of Luke. St. Francis of Assisi received special permission from Pope Honorius III to make the first nativity scene with figures of Joseph and the Virgin Mary in 1223 with the help of a local landowner, Giovanni Delita or Velita in Greccio, Italy. These are now known as the Italian presepes. This tradition was adopted in Spain in medieval times where nacimientos were quite elaborate and sometimes made with gold, ivory and carved woods. Spain produced ornate nacimientos in the royal church chapels. The first nacimientos were brought to Guatemala with the conquerors after 1524, and Santo Hermano Pedro de San José de Betancur was the main promotor of nacimientos in 1625 in houses in Santiago de Guatemala (now La Antigua Guatemala).

Guatemala, of course, adds its own touches. Planning may begin as early as August when families get together to decide a biblical message for the nacimiento. As soon as the Burning of the Devil has passed (Dec. 7), nativity scenes are created in local homes (Catholic and non-Catholic) and churches. Many of the objects may be purchased in the special Christmas markets set up throughout the country while some sculptures from the “misterio” (Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and the Baby Jesus) have been handed down from generation to generation for centuries. Many misterios are made out of carved cedar and gold leaf and feature the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph kneeling. ...continued page 88 19

Browsing is encouraged at Casa de los Gigantes

Natural Expressions of the Holidays by Linda Conard - photos by César Tián

hey say the most treasured gifts come from nature and from the heart. Celebrating its 50th holiday season in La Antigua Guatemala, Casa de los Gigantes surrounds visitors with both. All of the handcrafted housewares, accessories, furniture and decorations in this enormous store—once a 17th century Spanish colonial home—are crafted with natural materials and whisper the stories of the hands and hearts that created them. The store’s current owner, Siggy Bataille, has dedicated the past 20 years to offering “handmade items using earth-friendly materials.” She emphasizes dignity and fair pay for artisans and designers, and well-established women’s cooperatives make many of the items in the shop. Gigantes collaborates with artisans from all over Guatemala; the work these artisans do and the money they earn create lasting change for their families. Pointing to a sweetly embroidered three-piece nativity set made with 20

tipica fabric, Siggy explains. “These are made by a collective of women artisans. They live in one of the worst areas of Guatemala City, but now they all have work and their kids go to school. It’s wonderful.” ...continued page 78 Embroidered three-piece nativity set

(above and below) Participants are provided the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors to help become more informed, engaged and empathetic members of society.

SERES — Education for Sustainable Development

ERES, a movement started seven years ago in Guatemala and El Salvador by Australian engineer and passionate change maker, Corrina Grace, has been awarded the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development. Corrina and SERES leadership facilitator, Abigail Quic, were invited to Paris to receive the prize on behalf of over 2,000 youth and young adults between 15 and 25. These youth have been involved in SERES’ new approach to education and leadership, an approach that acknowledges our increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. The methodology plants the

by Sherry Miller, Ph.D.

seeds for life-long learning and provides the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors to help participants become more informed, engaged and empathetic members of society. SERES is living the words of Irina Bokova, director-general of UNESCO: “The risks and opportunities that we face call for a paradigm shift that can only be embedded in our societies through leadership and learning.” SERES programs include youth congresses, Congresos de Juventud Liderando por la Pachamama, with 30 potential youth leaders in local ...continued page 100 21

Edgar Nehemías Chipix Coc with a recent work

The Art of

Edgar Chipix Dreams and Visions - Sueños y Visiones by Kerstin Sabene photos: Alex Jones

t was a magnificent morning in July when I first met Edgar Nehemías Chipix Coc. We were hiking up to his “point of inspiration” in Santiago Zamora, a quiet Mayan-Kaqchikel village situated within the municipality of Sacatepéquez about 15 kilometers west of La Antigua Guatemala. It is here where this inspiring and talented 24-year-old artist grew up and still lives with his family. Machete in hand, Edgar led the way as we meandered through verdant cornfields and strolled across open meadows surrounded by lush jocote and avocado trees. When we reached his favorite overlook, views of the village below took my breath away. Agua volcano towered majestically in the distance and it was instantly clear how at peace he felt in this sacred spot. 22

Edgar has been painting since he was a young boy but it wasn’t until seven years ago that the subject matter and style of his work took a substantial divergence from the traditional and realistic images that characterize much of the art in the central Highlands of Guatemala. “Many of my ideas come to me in my dreams,” he explained. “Seven years ago, I had a very vivid dream about surrealism. In this dream, I was told exactly what colors and forms I should be using.” Surrealistic art often uses dream imagery and symbols to tell a story or to express the inner workings of the mind. The creative landscapes and symbolism portrayed in Edgar’s upcoming exhibition “Dreams and Visions” reflect the strong connection and influence that his immediate surroundings still have on Edgar as a person and as an artist. “I want to convey reality and at the same time express in painting what I am feeling deep inside of my heart,” said Edgar. In the compelling landscapes, the viewer is confronted with fantastic imagery. Enormous ears of purple corn, gigantic flora and birdlife, as well as oddly shaped trees with tentacle-like

roots, appear to take over the entire canvas. Humans with stilt-shaped legs add to the magical element and are a distinctive trademark of this gifted painter. In 2009, visiting students from Boston collaborated with students from Santiago Zamora to create a stunning and colorful mural for the community. The gigantic mural begins with scenes depicting ordinary moments of village life, where children play sports and music or study art, and then progresses into a spectacle of striking Maya figures with stilts for legs, wearing surreal headdresses. It is immediately apparent which part of the mural Edgar painted. “I think that this young artist has found new expressions for very traditional Guatemalan themes,” said Gavin Kern, curator of “Dreams and Visions.” Kern met Edgar a year and a half ago and was so taken by his unique talent that he took an immediate interest in Edgar’s career. “Dreams and Visions” is the culmination of Kern’s consistent support and belief in this gifted artist. To fully understand the artist, is to understand the history of Santiago Zamora and the centuries-long struggles

faced by indigenous populations. After achieving independence from Spanish rule, Guatemala abolished laws protecting communal lands that had been set aside for the indigenous Maya. The oncecommunal lands that had provided a viable living for the Maya were suddenly re-distributed to the non-indigenous populations, creating mass unemployment of the now landless migrant workers. What is particularly fascinating about Santiago Zamora is how the creative imagination of a town’s people dealt with this historical reality. Latin America, after all, is the birthplace of magic realism, a land where legends and myths still have ...continued page 68 23

DateBook Datebook DECEMBER 2015

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

pen now, through Fri., 4th, 8am ASTROPHYSICS Activities by Escuela Guatemalteca de Astrofísica. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte, between 3a & 4a calle poniente, La Antigua

Tues., 8pm-11pm BENEFIT Have fun and Support Kids’ Dental Health on Ladies’ Night at Monoloco. Shots & drinks for ladies start at Q4 and a free drink for everyone who donates at least $10/Q80 to Fundacion Salud Oral, Guatemalan dentists bringing dental care to rural children (www.facebook. com/fundacionsaludoral). Monoloco, 5a av. sur #6, La Antigua

Tues. through Wed., 9th 10am & 3:30pm; Thurs., 3:30pm & Sat., 3:30pm (through Dec. 9) ART & CRAFTS El Arte de la Navidad Create Christmas crafts, ornaments, calendars, stockings and much more. Q110 per class. Paseo Miraflores, Museo Miraflores (tel: 2475-4621) 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City

Tues., 9am-7pm PHOTOGRAPHY El hoy, conciencia del mañana by Manuel Aldana. Through Dec. 30. Paseo Miraflores, Museo Miraflores (tel: 2475-4621) 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City 24

Tues. 3:30pm & Sat. 10am, (through Dec. 19) ART classes for children, 3-year-olds & up. Info. actividades@museomiraflores.org.gt Paseo Miraflores, Museo Miraflores (tel: 2475-4621) 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City Wed., 10am-2pm & Sun., 13th, 11am-4pm FAMILY PET ADOPTION Are you looking to add a new dog or cat to your family? A.R.C.A. will be hosting Adoption Day. Adoption fee is Q300 (all our animals have been spayedneutered and vaccinated). Info., contact (English) Michelle, 5229-8372, Ruthie, 5845-2075 or (Spanish) Linda, 5047-3357. Central Park, La Antigua Wed., 8pm MUSIC Chill and Jazz Adm. Q100. Teatro Don Juan, FB.com/ musicofiliaguate (tel: 4199-2010) 7av 5-37 centro histórico, Guatemala City Wed., through Wed., 9th CLINIC Equine Craniosacral with Christina Johnson. Treatment for horses help lameness, trauma and more. www.visionarypower.org contact visionarypower@gmail.com for appt. and clinic info, La Antigua

Fri., 7:30pm THEATER La Fiesta. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte, between 3a & 4a calle poniente, La Antigua

Sat., 5pm MUSIC Ron Noecker (piano) with special guest Ryan Shea Smith. Proceeds benefit Nurse Heart, donations appreciated. Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Thurs., 6:30pm ART Kaleidoscopio. Galería del Centro, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City

Thurs., 7pm PHOTOGRAPHY Monthly photo contest by members of Club Fotográfico de Guatemala. Museo Ixchel, Guatemala City

Sat., 9am & Sat., 12th, 4:30pm OUTDOOR YOGA: Experience the benefits of yoga in a natural setting that embraces all the surrounding elements. Conducted by Rossana, Akasha Yoga. Free. Paseo Miraflores, Museo Miraflores (tel: 2475-4621) 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City

Sat., 10am-12pm through Tues., 22 ART Inauguration cocktail Valenz, Salón del Coleccionista; Inauguration cocktail Rojo, a collective. Sala Principal, Galería El Attico, 4a av. 1545, z. 14, Guatemala City

Sat. 11am-4pm & Sun., 6th, 10am-1pm CHRISTMAS BAZAAR La Galería (tel: 7762-2432) Ave. Rancho Grande Panajachel, Lake Atitlán

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Sun., 6:30am MOUNTAIN BIKE CROSSING XVIII Starts and ends at Panajachel’s public beach, passing through Tzununá, San Marcos, San Pablo, San Juan, San Pedro la Laguna, Santiago Atitlán, San Lucas Tolimán, San Antonio and Santa Catarina Palopó. Tels: 5514-8512, 5481-8108, 4683-7593. Panajachel, Lake Atitlán

Tues., 7pm ART Ata.duras del Insconsciente exposition & sale of recent works by Paty Jiménez, through Sat., 12th. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

Sun., sunset, ends Mon., 16th Hanukkah The Festival of Lights. Worldwide

Mon. (through Fri., 11th) & Mon., 14 (through Fri., 18th) VACATION COURSES 7-10 year olds info. tel: 2361-8081 or educacion@ museoixchel.org Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

Tues., 7:30pm CONCERT Handel’s Messiah This year will be the 12th consecutive yearly performance in Guatemala, presented by Betty Whitbeck, executive producer and the Community Choir of Guatemala. National Theater, tickets: Q250, platea; Q150, Balcon l; Q75, Balcón II, on sale, Todo Ticket. Guatemala City and in Antigua Wed., 7:30pm Casa Santo Domingo, tickets: Q400 & Q250, on sale, Joyería del Ángel & Casa Santo Domingo. La Antigua See related article, page 6.

Burn the Devil

Mon., 6pm QUEMA DEL DIABLO (Burn the devil) A ceremony that eliminates evil spirits and clears the way for Christmas celebrations. Live music. Barrio de la Concepción, 4a calle oriente, La Antigua

Virgen de Concepción

Convite

Mon. CULTURAL EVENT A celebration honoring the Virgen de Concepción with a parade of floats (convite) leaving the cathedral and traveling through Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez

Virgen de Concepción

Procession

Tues. CULTURAL EVENT Cultural and religious events honoring the Virgen de Concepción. 4pm: Rezado (procession) of the Virgen de Concepción, firecrackers, bombas, drums and chirimía preceed the process through the streets of Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez

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Tues., 7pm ART Clausuras liberadas, exposition and sale of recent works by Daniela Sierra (through Sat., 12th). Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

Wed., 5pm-7pm ART Inauguration, Dreams and Visions of Edgar Chipix Inauguration cocktail. Through January 10, open daily 11am10pm. Galería Panza Verde, (tel: 79558282), 5a av sur #19, La Antigua See related article, page 22.

Virgen de Guadalupe

Sat. DÍA DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE Children dress in typical clothing in homage to the Virgin. One such procession begins at 3pm, La Merced church, La Antigua. Countrywide

Wed., 6pm SHORT FILM screening in collaboration with Fundación DEMUCA, AECID & UNESCO. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte, between 3a & 4a calle poniente, La Antigua

Wed., 6pm — (English) PRESENTATION Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a one-hour slide show with vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Q30 per person. Questions encouraged. Autographed books available. Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua

Wed., 6-8pm HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER Announcing A.R.C.A.’s first holiday party! Help raise funds for street dogs and kitties while meeting new friends and enjoying delicious appetizers, desserts, sangria, and punch for just Q75. (Other drinks will be available for purchase.) All proceeds will help the new Antigua-area rescue group, A.R.C.A., to vaccinate, spay/neuter and feed rescued dogs and cats and get them ready for new adoptive homes. Get your raffle tickets now at the Revue Office, 3a av. sur #4-A, (Antigua), or at the event for a chance to win some terrific prizes. La Vaca Feliz, Alameda Santa Lucía sur #59, between 6a & 7a calles oriente, La Antigua

Sat., 11am (Spanish) THEATER Pseudo Pastorela by La Charada Teatro. Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española, 6a av. norte, between 3a & 4a calle poniente, La Antigua Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the Jan. 2016 edition by Dec. 10 26

Sat., 4pm ART Amor, Un Mundo de Fantasía (Love, a World of Fantasy) in a joint exhibit by Alejandro Leal (sculptor) and Gustavo García (watercolor artist). Two artists, two different mediums and two visions evoking love and fantasy. For Alejandro Leal, love plays a very important role in our lives; Gustavo García brings us a collection of love represented by the eternal mother, the sensual lover, the love for nature. Through Jan. 11. La Antigua Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua

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ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Atención Fotógrafos! ALERT TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS: We invite you to submit your favorite Guatemala photo for the Revue 13th Annual Photo Issue (January, 2016). Send 1 hi-res photo to: photos@revuemag.com before Dec. 12, 2015.

ATENCIÓN FOTÓGRAFOS: Los invitamos a enviar su foto favorita de Guatemala para la 13va edición anual de fotografía Revue (enero 2016). Envíenos 1 fotografía en alta resolución a: photos@revuemag.com antes del 12 de diciembre de 2015.

Sat., 6pm MUSIC Christmas Concert Estudiantina Monteffor, Pecebre en vivo, Bazar de Navideño, Santa Claus, marinba and torito, enjoy a tamalito and Christmas punch. La Fonda de la Calle Real, Calle del Arco, La Antigua

Tues., evening POSADAS Traditional processions begin nine days before Christmas; each evening statues of Joseph and Mary are carried through the streets, looking for a house to stay. The group sings traditional songs on their way. Treats, tipica food and hot beverages, like ponche, are served to invited guests at the home offering refuge to the posada. Countrywide

Wed., 4pm POSADA Traditional posada with the sound of pitos, tortugas and chinchines, also sensory games Un Encuentro Sonoro and Tejiendo Experiencias. Traditional Christmas dishes and beverages available for sale. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

Thurs., 6:30pm SHADOW THEATER In the Kingdom of Mescal (George Schafer and Nan Cuz), Panajachel’s local puppeteer company Chúmbala Cachúmbala. Q35. La Galería (7762 -2432) Ave. Rancho Grande Panajachel, Lake Atitlán

Sat., 5pm MUSIC More Music, Less Violence, presenting very special Christmas program, all proceeds support the initiatives of System of Orchestras and Choirs for Children and Youth of Guatemala (Guatemala Orchestras System - SOG). Suggested donation, Q150. La Cueva de Panza Verde (tels: 7955-8282, 7832-2925) 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Fri., CHRISTMAS DAY Traditionally a quiet day, with the exception of firecrackers and bombas booming at noon. Countrywide

Thurs., NEW YEAR’S EVE Celebrations galore with firecrackers and fireworks, music, parties and more! Countrywide

Thurs., TIME NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS Countrywide, including

HOTEL CAMINO REAL ANTIGUA La Vida es un Carnival - Life is a Carnival Special menu, live music with salsa Cubana del grupo Yoruba and more! Reservations, 7873-7000, ext. 5845 CASA TROCCOLI Show of Lights, special menu, live music and more! Q350, adults; Q150, children. Casa Troccoli (7832-0516) Calle del Arco, corner of 3a calle, La Antigua

Christmas Eve / Noche Buena

Thurs., CHRISTMAS EVE Last minute holiday preparations, wrapping and cooking traditional food and beverages, including tamales negros and colorados and ponche; 10pm CHRISTMAS MASS (Misa de Gallo) in all churches; Midnight Fireworks and festivities as families gather to celebrate the birth of Christ. Banks and some businesses close at noon and reopen Dec. 26.

datebook Primitive - Contemporary Guatemalan Art Gallery & Museum 4a calle oriente #10 Interior Casa Antigua, El Jaul贸n, 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 Marroqu铆n Guatemala City Tels: (502) 2338-7836, 2338-7896

M a y a A rchaeo l og y

C o l onia l A rt

4a Calle Oriente #31 Tel: 4421-7956 - Facebook/Colorgallery Colorgallery@hotmail.com www.colorgallery.weebly.com

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

Everything about Cacao & Chocolate

EQUINE CRANIOSACRAL Clinics Dec. 2 to 9, for equestrians and for anyone who wants to watch the transformation happening in the moment. Treatments for horses help lameness, awkward gait, trauma, behavior, and more. CS for people help spinal injury, headaches, heart problems, traumatic injury and more.

Christina Johnson

experienced CS practitioner since 2000 See: www.visionarypower.org for details. Contact: visionarypower@gmail.com for appointments and clinic information.

Come and participate in our Chocolate workshops: 11am, 1:30pm y 4pm. Q180 per person.

4a calle oriente #14, Antigua 路 Tel: 7832-4520

Sun-Thur 10am to 6:30pm Fri-Sat 10am to 7:30pm

and in Guatemala City: Blvd. Rafael Landivar, z.16 Paseo Cayala, edif. G-1, L#105. T: 2493-8179 29

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Throughout the Month ART Crèche A nacimiento collection of more than 2,000 miniature figures from around the world by Richard and Tany Adams. La Galería (tel: 7762-2432) Av. Rancho Grande, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán ART Galería Lisa Simms, exhibitions. Posada de Santiago. Santiago Atitlán ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & TEENS Monday through Friday Organic, farming, sports, horses, Earth club, music, permaculture, art, Spanish & theater. www.greenschoolgt.com Green Camp, La Azotea, Jocotenango The Antigua Curry Club 2nd Thursday of each month. We are a membership club that meets the each month to eat (or sometimes even cook curry). Join us! See http://www. cernikovsky.com,htm La Antigua 30

NGO 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; also private tours avail., tel: 7922-6600. Visit www.commonhope. org La Antigua NGO TOUR (English) Thursdays, 8:30am Ciudad Vieja, you’ll see where many Niños de Guatemala families work and live. Also, visit the school built by Niños de Guatemala. Q200/Q100, students. Proceeds benefit Niños de Guatemala projects. Info., Antigua_office@ ninosdeguatemala.org; tel: 7832-8033. La Antigua/Ciudad Vieja Peace begins with a smile. —Mother Teresa

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

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays, 4:30pm; Tues., 3pm; Wed., 3pm Asociación Guatemalteca de Bridge. Info., Eva: 7832-4327 or Denni: 5604-1029. Vista Hermosa, z. 15, Guatemala City

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Live Music La Cueva de Panza Verde

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

Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Tito Santis, Ibero-American guitar. Q35 cover

19th, Sat., 5pm — “More Music, Less Violence”

with a special Christmas program. All proceeds support the initiatives of the Sistema de Orquestas de Guatemala (SOG) Suggested donation Q150.

Thursdays, 8-10pm — Nelson Lunding, Piano and Vocals from New Orleans. Q35

Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban music with Max and José Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Live Guitar. Q35 cover Dec. 5th, Sat., 5pm — Ron Noecker.

Piano, with special guest Ryan Shea Smith. Proceeds benefit Guatemala Nurse Heart. Donations appreciated.

Trova Jazz

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

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

Fridas

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

New Year’s Bash -— under the Arch, 9pm. Reserve your spot today.

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” 32

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 — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Fridays, 8pm — Different Guest artists Saturdays, 8pm — A variety of bands and musicians! Sundays — Kenny Molina, one of Antigua´s best loved musicians plays a variety of Latin music that will make you dance!

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, 7:30 — Mateo, Rumba flamenco y francesa Tuesdays, 7:30 — Trujillo & René, Soft rock, bossa nova Wednesdays, 7:30 — Mateo, Rumba flamenco y francesa Thursdays, 7:30 — Gustavo Santos, raggae Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30pm — Live Salsa group Sundays, 7:30 — “Surprise”

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

Every Day, 1-4pm — 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

animal welfare ARCA’s first holiday party, coming up Dec. 9 (see DateBook listing) at La Vaca Feliz, is about more than just meeting new people and enjoying fall-off-your-chair-delicious desserts, appetizers and sangria. This festive event is about helping a new rescue group save the lives of street dogs and cats.

Antigua Street Dogs (La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding towns) Co-founders, Amber Eastman and Marjolaine Perrault Animal population control - sterilization/vaccination clinics Educational programs - in schools and community forums with the support and permission from community leaders, mayors, school directors and local & regional health centers. Routine contact with local residents regarding the health and care of their animals.

Without their own transportation, pet owners carried their post-op animals home in blankets, bags and even wheelbarrows!

(photos: eduardo montepeque)

Luis Pedro Gramajo Photography

(luispedrogramajo@gmail.com; FB & Instagram: @PhotographyLPG)

lthough ARCA (Adopción Rescate y Cuidado de los Animales) has been on the scene for only five months, this small-but-mighty group of volunteers has already rescued and placed more than 20 dogs through bi-monthly adoption fairs and held several spay/neuter and vaccination clinics. Proceeds from the Dec. 9 event will support these clinics and related medical equipment. “Our goal is to cut back on the number of abandoned and unwanted animals in the streets of Antigua using long-term, humane, no-kill methods,” says ARCA founder Michelle Vestal. ARCA plans an ongoing “catch and release” spay and neuter program for local street dogs. A veterinarian will perform all surgeries, and all dogs will be held for several days to ensure they are ready for release. Each dog will also be microchipped so that previously spayed dogs can be easily identified. Although ARCA really needs donations to cover food, vaccines, surgeries and more—something bigger tops its wish list. “We need people to foster or even adopt,” Vestal says. “We don’t have a shelter, so our only hope for getting these abandoned pets off the streets is to find loving individuals and families to foster them or even become their forever home.” See www.arcarescate.org for more information, to donate or to volunteer.

ntigua Street Dogs first educational program took place in San Juan del Obispo Sacatepéquez in Oct. Dr. Dennys Marroquín gave an engaging and dynamic presentation on the major diseases that affect domestic and livestock animals, methods of prevention and vaccination plans, with an emphasis on diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans such as rabies and parasites. The team also explained how an over-population of dogs & cats can affect public health and the health & safety of children. They also highlighted animal compassion & welfare and the importance of responsible pet ownership; providing fresh water and food for their animals daily, seeking out medical help if their animals are injured, or becomes sick. And, why it is important to sterilize their animals, both females and males. On Oct. 9 Dr. Dennys Marroquín (Maya Vet Expeditions) and the Antigua Street Dogs team returned to San Juan del Obispo to conduct a sterilization clinic inside one of the municipal buildings. The clinic was a great success, in total 13 animals were operated on, nine female dogs and three cats. As the morning progressed, word passed around town and soon others came by to ask if they could sign-up to bring their pets for the next clinic. For more info., visit Facebook Antigua Street Dogs,

Revue online: Read the entire article, “Antigua Street Dogs - Making a Difference” by Dr. Dennys Marroquín & Amber Eastman (with additional photos) at REVUEmag.com

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Christmas Pun There was once a great czar in Russia named Rudolph the Red. He stood looking out the windows of is palace one day while his wife, the Czarina Katerina, sat nearby knitting. He turned to her and said, “Look my dear, it has begun to rain!” Without even looking up from her knitting she replied, “It’s too cold to rain. It must be sleeting.” The Czar shook his head and said, “I am the Czar of all the Russias, and Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear!” We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace. —William E. Gladstone 38

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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

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It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it. —Eleanor Roosevelt

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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

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Dr. Luis Ram铆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 Dr. Julio Molina Fajardo certified by the

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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

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If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. —Mother Teresa

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2a Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624, 5732-4808 When you do good in the world, then you are able to like what you see in the mirror. That's going to make most people smile. —John Jain If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. —Nelson Mandela

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in Guatemala is as good an example of this concept of syncretism—the blending of religions—as is Santo Tomás in Chichi. The entire K’iche’ tribe is long since Christian, yet Mayan ceremonies and many of its ancient rites and beliefs persist in daily life.

Community members parade in front of Iglesia de Santo Tomás

The Festival of Santo Tomás

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and sparkling somewhere at each and every moment throughout the day. I had obviously gotten too close because I was being hit all over, including in the face, with scraps from the explosives. The 18 steps leading to the doorway of the church were covered in mounds of dust and remnants of the fireworks. Even more impressive is the spectacle of the Palo Volador, involving costumed dancers, climbing to the top of a very tall pole, and then tying rope to their ankles before jumping off a platform and spiraling down head first to the ground. You just have to hold your breath and hope for the best. Chichicastenango is already a riot of brilliant color with its intricately embroidered textiles and handicrafts spilling out onto the streets, but during the Festival of Santo Tomás, hundreds of Guatemalans wear even more elaborate costumes and fancy masks, turning themselves into dancing Spanish conquistadors. Adding to the street party atmosphere, the Dance of the Conquest, which occurs several times during the course of the festival, re-enacts the period in history when the Spanish ruled Guatemala. Although this festival honors a saint, the celebration is in reality a blending of K’iche’ Mayan and Christian traditions. No other church Member of the Cofradía of Santo Tomás 52

According to Ignacio Ochoa, director of the Nahual Foundation, a think tank by and for indigenous people of the Americas, Dominican priests first worked as missionaries here from 1539 to 1850 before Santo

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Costumed dancers representing Spanish Conquistadors

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Tomás Chichicastenango became an actual parish. “These missionaries created the cofradías, a kind of brotherhood of community leaders with varying ranks and responsibilities that are both religious and political in structure,” said Ochoa. There are 14 cofradías in Chichi, each representing a different saint. On the celebration day of its respective saint, the cofradía wears ceremonial dress and marches in a procession through town carrying

a float with its namesake saint, in this case Santo Tomás. “Another important tradition on the day of the Festival of Santo Tomás,” explained Ochoa, “is the transfer of power of head members of the cofradía to the majordomo who serves a one-year term and is responsible for all matters pertaining to their patron day celebration.” The passage of power occurs at the home of the outgoing majordomo in a formal ceremony in which a wooden baton decorated with silver is handed to the newly elected majordomo. The public and tourists are all welcome to witness the ceremony. The majordomo of the patron saint of Santo Tomás clearly holds the most prominent and respected role in the community.

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First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. —Thomas a Kempis

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist. —Indira Gandhi

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. —William Hazlitt

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Over the years I have noticed that the sound of my cat purring changes depending on the position of his body. Do cats purr for other reasons than contentment?

Most studies have shown that cats purr for a number of reasons. Because mother cats purr while giving birth, one of the first stimuli kittens are exposed to when they are born is the vibration from their mother’s purring. Kittens are born deaf and blind, and they need help to find their first meal. It is thought that the vibrations from their mother’s purrs help guide them to find the nipples. Purring might also help to keep the newborns safe in that predators cannot detect the vibrations as readily as vocalizations. Cats will sometimes purr when they are stressed and when they are recovering from injuries or are in pain. The frequency of a cat’s purr has been recorded between 25 and 150 Hz. These frequencies apparently improve bone density and help healing. Other theories state that purring releases endorphins, helping to calm cats when they are stressed. Cats also purr when they are content and secure. Often purring is accompanied by kneading. The purring and kneading are reminiscent of kittenhood when the kittens were warm, happy and protected by their mothers. 54

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Festive Desserts for the

Holidays

hen you have a sweet tooth, Guatemala has plenty of options to offer, from decadent desserts to lighter, fruit-based treats. I must admit that I have a weakness for some sweets made either with fresh fruits or dark chocolate. While growing up in Guatemala, I got used to this because my mother and grandmother rarely made heavy desserts. When I design menus for my events, I concentrate on making substantial meals and ending them with a quick and easy bite of seasonal fruits, and this is usually well received. With the wide array of fruits (and vegetables) available at Guatemalan markets, it is easy to make fruit cocktails, poached fruit, fresh cut-up fruit appetizers and more. One of the reasons fruits and vegetables taste so good in Guatemala is that most are locally grown and vine-ripened. This makes a big difference in taste. The added bonus

with natural sweets is more nutrition and fewer calories. Denser fruits work best for desserts because they hold well for cooking, poaching or marinating. I like certain combinations of flavors and textures of fruits such as cantaloupe, pineapple, papaya and mango, and then garnish them with more delicate, small and pretty fruits — strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and others. A fruit dessert is more complete if we add something green for contrasting flavor, aroma and eye appeal. During the holiday season I often create desserts with rum, wine or fortified spirits for zest and flair. Guatemalan rums such as Botrán and award-wining Zacapa Centenario are so delicious they can also be used for flambéing desserts, such as Guatemalan-style bananas foster, or to flavor a sauce. Since only a small amount is needed, excellent rums are actually an inexpensive option that can add a festive touch to your holiday table. ...cont. following page

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Coctel de Frutas Fruit Coctail This treat will please any crowd, from children to adults. There’s no tastier and easier way to pack a ton of vitamins into a small cup. You can build this dessert further by adding other seasonal fruits of your choice. This is one of my favorite fruit combinations.

Serves 2 Sauce 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice ¼ cup honey ½ to ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ cup of rum (optional) 1 cup cantaloupe, diced 1 cup pineapple, diced

Garnish 2 raspberries (or 2 strawberries halved) 2 blackberries 2 mint leaves 58

In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and whisk to dissolve the honey for 2-3 minutes. Taste and add more honey, if desired. Add the fruit to the bowl with the sauce and let sit for an hour or more in the refrigerator before serving. Divide into two clear dishes and garnish.

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BOOK ALERT by Dianne Carofino In some cases, the featured artisans lost family members during the “Time of Violence.” In others, they overcame the constraints of the life they were born to live. Susana Lopez, Poqomchi’, 60, of Tactic, Alta Verapaz, finished second grade and learned to weave. Then, her parents arranged a wedding for her. Susana felt that she would go from being her parents’ property to being the property of her husband, so—with the help of her godmother and the local priest—she went to live with nuns in Guatemala City. There she was able to complete the fourth grade, and was paid Q15 ($2) a month for her work.

TRADITIONAL WEAVERS of GUATEMALA

Their Stories, Their Lives

nd what stories. What lives. Twenty weavers, dyers, spinners and basketmakers, between the ages of 33 and 89. In each of their lives, adversity was not only survived, but overcome, to produce beauty reflecting the traditions of the Kaqchikel, Tz’utujil, K’iche’, Ladino, Ixil, Q’eqchi, Poqomchi’ and Achi of Guatemala. The blend of their lives and works produce a colorful kaleidoscope of Guatemala, this beautiful and unique country rich with varied cultures.

When she returned to Tactic at 18, Susana bought four small pieces of land with the money she had saved. It was farming this land, and weaving the two traditional huipils of Tactic, that sustained Susana and her five children when she once again defied societal norms and left a marriage she says was not a good one. Now, failing eyesight and back pain prevent her from weaving, so she takes the work of others to market for them. The two best markets, Susana feels, are the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress and the Artisan Market, both in Guatemala City, four hours from Susana’s home. Through 20 featured lives, authors Deborah Chandler—a weaving teacher herself—and Teresa Cordon— educator and marketer for the work of Maya artisans— weave the story of Guatemala. Domingo Asicona, Ixil, 89, of San Gaspar Chajul, Quiche’ taught himself a netting technique to make moralles (shoulder bags) from maguey (agave or sisal) that his father grew. When the market for maguey declined all over Guatemala, Domingo’s farm stopped harvesting it. Until two years ago, he was still able to purchase small quantities of already processed maguey fiber, but then, even that disappeared from the market. Domingo decided to continue weaving ...continued page 66

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dye done on yarn before the yarn is woven. In an aside, the authors provide the 25 steps involved in producing jaspe.

with a new “fiber”—the strips of plastic he can pull out of costals, the large synthetic woven bags that hold grain, sand or vegetables. At 89, he continues to adapt to his changing world by producing beauty, with, according to the authors, a sly grin that “suggests a lifetime of mischiefmaking.”

Much of the beauty of this book is the work of Joe Coca, photographer, who captures the very essence of each of the artisans depicted. In addition to the portraits of the artisans, frequently taken with their family members in their own homes, Mr. Coca has given us page after page of beautiful textiles, as well as scenes of the beauty and culture of Guatemala.

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Because the authors are so familiar with the art of weaving, they have included short descriptions of the actual mechanics of the various techniques used to produce the whole. Tomasa Siquina, K’iche’, 67, of Salcajá, Quetzaltenango, is an amarrador, a person who ties jaspe, tie-

This is a book to be added to any library of Guatemala: for the information it contains, for the beauty of the photographs, and for the mischievous grin of Domingo Asicona.

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The Art of Edgar Chipix

In 2008, CasaSito began a scholarship program for youth in middle and high school, providing talented students from rural areas with the opportunity to continue their education. There were lots of potential students in Santiago Zamora, a community of just over 900 people, but no high school. Edgar was one of the recipients of a scholarship. cont. from page 23

a strong influence in everyday life, especially in smaller towns. Magic realism, like surrealism, deals with reality but includes events and objects as people see and tell them, allowing strange, impossible things to be as commonplace as the sun or the moon. When Edgar and I visited a women’s textile cooperative, a delightful Kaqchikel woman named Hilda, the cooperative’s founder, recounted the story of Santiago Zamora as it had been passed down to her. “Long ago, the village of Santiago Zamora had a large and most beautiful lake. Every July, the village held a celebration to honor their patron Saint Santiago who lived with them and led a religious procession for the fiesta. One year, the men who liked to distill liquor shared it with the hard-working women who had cooked all day for the festivities. Everyone drank too much and fell asleep. As a result, the village burned down, the lake dried up and their patron Saint Santiago abandoned them. The village subsequently fell on hard times.” The story of Santiago Zamora as told by Hilda spoke in reality about the consequences that alcohol had on her village due in part to lack of opportunity and high unemployment. That is why the women of Santiago Zamora took it upon themselves to start their textile cooperative more than 10 years ago. The proceeds are then distributed to support the village’s local school and medical clinic. According to Alice Lee So Fong, co-founder of CasaSito—an NGO that works with youth in smaller Guatemalan communities—the entire village became motivated to send its children to school. Wed., Dec. 9th, 5pm-7pm. Inauguration, Dreams and Visions of Edgar Chipix Through January 10, open daily 11am-10pm. Galería Panza Verde, (tel: 7955-8282), 5a av sur #19, La Antigua. 68

“My greatest desire is to excel in the art of painting and to be recognized in my country,” said Edgar. “More importantly, I wanted to continue studying so that I can provide a good future for my family.” The close relationship and support Edgar receives from his family has contributed to this young artist’s success, in particular that of his brother, Juan Jose. A carpenter by trade, he makes all of the frames for Edgar’s paintings and devotes much of his free time to helping his brother. Many of Edgar’s works have appeared in collective exhibits throughout Guatemala and Central America, as well as in Australia and California. “Dreams and Visions” is his first solo exhibition. “Another one of my dreams is now becoming a reality,” said Edgar, who explained that just two years ago he dreamed about his work being featured in an exhibition at Galeria Panza Verde.

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ur brand reaches a market as diverse as it is traditional. Many of our clients have repeatedly asked us to open a bakery in Antigua, serving residents, weekend visitors and international tourists. San Martín specializes in freshly baked bread, all day, and every day. At the new Antigua location the spectacular garden patio and vertical garden wall incorporate the San Martín icon, and views from the terrace add that special Antigua ambiance while diners enjoy food choices including oven-baked pizzas, add a glass of wine, or maybe top off a meal with dessert and a cup of fresh-brewed premium Guatemalan coffee. In addition to our bakery, we also have a pastry shop and a restaurant. Our motto is to provide quality products, combined with excellent customer service and a friendly atmosphere.” —Lara Sedano, brand manager

San Martín may have modernized its facilities (below c. 1978, above 2015) but the quality remains

More than 5 million loaves of pan de agua are sold annually in San Martín bakeries From one small shop that opened in 1974, San Martín Bakery has just opened in La Antigua Guatemala—its 39th location. With a dream to be the best, the bakery had a modest presence at first, but, loving their work, its bakers always kept striving for perfection. This desire, still part of the company’s culture, drives everyone on the San Martín team to focus on providing a variety of products of the highest quality, including breads and other baked goods, as well as breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, confectionery and coffees. From the beginning San Martín decided to do things differently— from the customer, commitment to quality, hygiene, and to the way it sells and enjoys bread. The bakery’s first years were of growth and innovation, making a positive impact on the lifestyle and customs of Guatemalans related to the consumption of bread. Its ovens and trained bakers prepare freshly baked bread all day, every day. It still uses some original recipes of the first St. Martín, such

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as the famous pan de agua that has become an essential part of Guatemalan meals. Regardless of location, customers enjoy the San Martín experience because each store has its own style, personality and magic. The cozy restaurants offer good music, comfortable furniture, cleanliness and quality ingredients. The healthy and delicious menu goes far beyond breads with breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, rustic pizzas (baked in stone ovens) and grilled hamburgers. A highly skilled barista runs the coffee bar, which features San Martín’s own roasted coffee, ensuring customers of an export-quality cup. San Martín’s sister brand, Yogulicious, offers healthy ice cream flavors in a unique, self-service concept.

The commitment, effort and passion of those who work at San Martín led its growth from an original bakery in 1974 to a popular chain of 39 locations today. Everyone in the company adheres to San Martín’s six pillars: freedom to succeed, to be the best, business ethics, passion for customers, pride and respect for others. This is why San Martín is much more than bread—it’s innovation, quality, excellent service and above all: spoiling the guests.

The first person hired to work for San Martín still works for the company today. The first baking oven continues to operate in perfect condition.

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Nearby, handmade pine needle and recycled-paper ornaments hang from a clever teak holiday tree that folds flat for storage. “These paper decorations are made by people in the Highlands with disabilities,” says Siggy. “And the pine needles are made by women in Baja Verapaz.” On a holiday table set with hand-carved and painted napkin rings sits a basket of intricately embroidered greeting cards. “These are so special,” explains Siggy. “A group of nuns in the capital bring prostitutes in off the street and teach them to earn a living making these beautiful cards.” Unique Christmas decorations fill just one corner of this “gigantic” two-level store. Browsing is encouraged throughout, so it’s a pleasure to explore each room. One room brims with unique housewares, like coffee-root kitchen utensils and blown-glass tableware. Another room features clay, metal and beaded jewelry, as well as accessories and linens, like handbags and table runners, that combine centuries-old techniques with contemporary colors and styles. The interior garden patio displays hand-carved architectural features and carefully painted wood statues depicting saints, apostles, and traditional masked Guatemalan dancers. 78

Throughout the store, plantationgrown teak furniture and decorations—from votive candle holders to butcher-block tables, lawn chairs and side tables—beg to be touched. Five carpenters craft these pieces in a workshop Siggy created 20 years ago inside of the store itself. The store proudly displays new pieces designed by students from Universidad Rafael Landívar, who collaborate with the workshop’s carpenters to make their ideas come to life for college credit. Expressing new designs with natural materials and traditional workmanship is one of the ways that gifts from Casa de los Gigantes blend Guatemala’s rich history with the heart and future vision of its artisans. Located at 7a calle oriente #18, between 1a and 2a avenidas, across from the entrance to Iglesia San Francisco, Casa de los Gigantes is full of carefully crafted, affordable gifts. For online shoppers, www.casadelosgigantes.com

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Season of Aromas

edar and chocolate, cinnamon and corn, breathe deep and enjoy this holiday time of rich aromas in the air. The pungent pine needles on market floors, the chimineas providing light smoke on chilly nights, the cups of chocolate ready to welcome visitors and especially seekers of shelter for the holy family during the nine nights of traditional posada travelers going door to door.

The spice and smoke aromas, the sweet and pungent, hot cocoas and burned punk, fruit punches and sugary eggnogs, odors that harmonize with all weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing, hearing, tasting, touching through Decemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holidays. More than 20 different ethnic groups scatter across Guatemala, each with some special holiday traditions. The Spanish brought Christian ceremonies to blend in with the ancient incense and pine odors of the yearending rituals as the days grew short and nights dark and long. Then German farmers came with more traditions of the holiday, bringing Christmas trees into homes to permeate the holiday air with their special smell. Chocolate and coffee became important products, adding more rich aromas to the season. Then comes Christmas Eve, families and friends gathering as midnight approaches and towns celebrate the holy birth with a barrage of firecrackers and fireworks lighting the skies and assaulting the ears. The smells of burned fireworks becomes a backdrop to family prayers after midnight, then to children opening presents appearing under the tree from the Christ child. Enjoy every aspect of this sensuous time, and be sure to note the many distinctive and delightful aromas of December in Guatemala.

These and other familiar odors serve as backdrops for all the other sensual holiday experiences, the sights of the nacimientos in homes and churches, the sounds of carols and bells, the taste of tamales stuffed with fruits or meats, the touch of abrazos as families gather from afar. 81

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igh on a mountainside, overlooking majestic Lake Atitlán and her three volcanoes, sits beautiful Santa Cruz la Laguna. A small village accessible only by boat, Santa Cruz was previously known only for its scattering of restaurants and hotels on the lakeshore, and many visitors felt no reason to climb the steep hill to the pueblo. In recent years, however, that has changed with the opening of the Centro de Capacitación (CECAP). CECAP’s restaurant, Café Sabor Cruceño, specializes in outstanding Guatemalan cuisine and 84

a small artesanía shop, Manos Cruceñas, features exquisite, locally-made jewelry, bags, textiles, scarves, and wood or metal handicrafts. The vocational center first opened its doors in 2010 as a result of the cooperation between the community and Amigos de Santa Cruz, a US 501c3 foundation working to improve the lives of the people of Santa Cruz since 1998. With input and guidance from the community’s leaders and especially its youth, the initial programs included computer classes, culinary arts, English and carpentry, skills that had the most potential to help graduates find gainful employment. In the ensuing 6 years, more than 600 students have completed course work in one or more of 20 different classes that now also include sewing and weaving techniques, beadwork, basic electrical repair and iron work. The programs have successfully helped many graduates find work in local restaurants and hotels, start their own small businesses, or work from home making and selling beaded or textile handicrafts. For the first time ever, Santa Cruz now has its own welding shop, barbershop and several small carpenterías. CECAP’s restaurant and artesanía shop are social enterprises, providing meaningful employment for women and men from Santa Cruz and improving the local economy. The brightly lit and cheerful building has transformed itself into a production center, where visitors can see women making beaded jewelry, or sewing bags, aprons, or

The restaurant staff includes 4 other CECAP graduates and the kitchen is often bustling with this year’s 9 culinary arts students. The café is the real-life learning center for the students and Juan Carlos is their teacher.

Chef Juan Carlos creating his art at Café Sabor Cruceño (patricia torpie)

CECAP Santa Cruz la Laguna from previous page eternity scarves. Adults and youth are frequently in the carpentry shop, making puzzles, toys and furnishings. More than 70 women are earning a fair wage, producing handicrafts that are sold in the Manos Cruceñas gift shop or to international, wholesale customers. These women are earning income for the first time in their lives, building their self-esteem and more financial security for their families. The products are simply gorgeous. Designs are unique but current with international styles and every handmade product is of the highest quality. It is not unusual to see visitors spending lots of time in the small shop, where their only difficulty is in choosing amongst the beautiful wares or deciding which colors would be best for their friends and family. Just beyond the gift shop and the sewing center is Café Sabor Cruceño, rapidly earning a reputation for the best Guatemalan food on Lake Atitlan. 20-year old Juan Carlos Mendoza, the chef and manager of the restaurant, was a young student looking for an opportunity in the first CECAP culinary arts class in 2011. He found his passion in creating beautiful and delicious traditional food that now consistently receives rave reviews. Specialties include chicken or tofu pepian, (a national favorite) as well as suban-ik and jocón, traditional foods in the Atitlán area. My favorite is the tostada plate—fried tortillas with beans and salsa piled high with fresh salad and tomatoes.

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SWEETWATER GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Saturday 12 noon & Wed. 12 noon at Hacienda Tijax, Río Dulce, Izabal. Tels: 5902-7825, 5201-5361. AA OPEN MEETINGS IN ENGLISH IN ANTIGUA: There will now be 3 meetings per week at 6pm; Mon, Thur & Fri. All at Doña Luisa’s restaurant, 2nd floor rear dining room. 4a calle oriente #12. www.antiguaguatemalaaa.org Tel: 4735-8955

DR. BOCALETTI, Family Practioner, Tropical Disease Diploma: Attention to adults & children, vaccinations, Spanish, English spoken. Pap smears done by female doctor, Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm. 3a. av. norte #1, La Antigua (behind the Cathedral). Tel: 7832-4835.

BLUEBERRIES/ARÁNDANO AZUL: Organic, super tasty and very healthy. Orgánicos, dulces y muy saludables. Tels: 7831-5799, 5671-9530. CRAFT BEER & MEZCAL, Brooklyn Lager and IPA Q279/ case. Ilegal Mezcal-Joven Q250, Reposado Q320, Añejo Q499. Free delivery in Antigua. Call 5844-6503.

Panajachel 12 Step Meeting, Tuesday 10am 0-72 Calle Principal (across from Kodak, above the bakery. Around the back and up the stairs). Cafe Nepal, (A short walk up from main SC dock, on the right) email: panajachelna.aa@gmail.com tel: 3028 5716. CLUB ROTARIO, Meets every Wednesday 7pm at Porta Hotel Antigua (except last Wed. of the month). Call 7832-7600 http://www.rotaryantigua.org/ MOZART LODGE #20, conducts a “family” or “Table lodge” upstairs at: CHEZ CRISTOPHE Pizza Restaurant, 5a calle poniente #8, Antigua, Guatemala, at 6:00 pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday. Call: 5773-0085 or 5671-9530 ST. ALBANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH, St. Marks. Sundays 10:00am. Rev. John R. Smith, vicar. Casa Convento Concepción, 4a calle oriente #41, La Antigua. Tel: 5235-6674 VIDA REAL TV CHURCH: Join us for an experience with God. Sundays: Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Auditorium Los Atrios, 8am and 10am; and Hotel Intercontinental, 14 calle 2-51, z. 10, 3rd level, 10am, simultaneous translation. Special program for children.

CENTRO DE PARTO NATURAL: 15 years of water birth in Guatemala! German midwife attended. Natural birth, routine gynecology, contraception, birth preparation, first aid, NBAC. Info: 5709-2308, email hannahcdp@gmail.com Guatemala City, house calls in La Antigua. HEALING HANDS THERAPY SPA: Physical therapy, deep tissue massage therapy, full service spa. Owned and operated by US licensed physical therapist. 3a av. norte #20A. Call Micky Morrison for appt. 78321648, 5393-2311. Counseling for Adults & Adolescents. Relationships, Substance Abuse, Trauma and Recovery. Licensed Psychotherapist Gail Terzuola, MSW, LADAC. La Antigua. Tel: 7832-5639. DIANNE SENA - MSW, LISW - Psychotherapist U.S. Certified and Licensed. Treating anxiety and depression. Teaching interpersonal problem-solving skills. Encouraging personal growth. Office in Antigua. Tel: 7937-0278. The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war. —Ralph Waldo Emerson

7832-4345, 5106-6860 4323-0726 Antigua es única y nosotros somos unicos en la Antigua

FINGERPRINT-PASSWORD DOOR LOCKS, Adele: Guaranteed fit, easy instalation, reversible handle. Metal construction resists breakage and vandalism. Mechanical keys for emergency use. Contact Multibusiness Group, S.A. ventas@mbg-sa.com Tels: (502)5204-4260, 4990-2468. Tienda Solidaridad, 3a avenida sur #4-A, Antigua, second-hand shop featuring jewelry, books, clothing, shoes, framed photography & prints, DAWGGONE GOOD (premium) COFFEE, solar oven, printers, furniture and more. COFFEE FOR A CAUSE

COFFEE FOR SALE

Enjoy a great blend of coffee while helping support animal welfare programs. Available at 3a ave sur #4-A, Antigua. Proceeds from sales are used to help animals in distress.

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

English (European) style riding on fit, well-trained horses Offering accompanied scenic rides & PRIVATE equitation lessons from beginner to intermediate level Intensive courses our speciality • Taught by English instructress • Boots and helmets provided Livery / Boarding facilities available San Juan del Obispo, 2a av sur #3 (10 min by car from Antigua) Tels: 7830-6669 or 5408-7057 98 98

Marketplace SERVICES HI-TECH REPAIR, SUPPORT AND SALE: Digital camer-

as, iPods, computers, Windows, Mac, laptops, desktops. Virus problems and upgrades. Enlaces, 6a av. norte #1, La Antigua. Tel: 7832-5555.

SWORN (LEGAL) TRANSLATOR. Professional translation of legal and ordinary documents. Duly registered at the Ministry of Education, U.S. and England Embassies. Contact: po_h@hotmail.com or Phones: 5417-9079, 5693-7475, 2261-0792 Legal services provided by experienced bilingual speaking professionals, specializing in: Immigration/ Work Permits/ Taxes/ Naturalization/ Labor & Family Law/ Authentications & Apsotilles/ Contracts & Corporations; in Guatemala city, Antigua, Panajachel & Quetzaltenango. Appointments at: leave a message phone/ 2334-4785 and/ or send email: legaladvice@bjilaw.com IMMIGRATION SERVICES: José Caal will do your visa extensions, residencies, stamps from old passports to new one. Anything regarding immigration. Tel: 5518-3128 (office hours) josecaal@hotmail.com INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CONSULTANT, Advising foreign investors in Real Estate, domestic adoptions, divorces, contracts and criminal defense from inside the country. We will protect you from Fraud and extortion. Guatemala resident since 1991. Licensed Texas Attorney: 1982. Office in La Antigua. www.guatemalalegalaid.com Tel: 3436-6852. AWARE (Animal Welfare Association - Rescue/Education) is a Guatemalan NGO with 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. AWARE cares for and finds responsible animal lovers to adopt abandoned dogs and cats. Donations of cash, dog and cat food, metal food bowls, towels, and useful building materials are constant necessities. For more info visit www. animalaware.org, Follow us on Facebook, or speak with Xenii (502) 5401-3148.

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RAVENSCROFT RIDING STABLES: Tels: 7830-6669, 54087057 (English owners) 2a av. sur. #3, San Juan del Obispo (2 miles south of Antigua). English (European) style riding on fit, well-trained horses. Accompanied scenic rides & equitation lessons from beginner to intermediate level, intensive courses our speciality. Boots & helmets provided. Please call for reservations & more info.

Finca Ixobel: Ecological hotel & guest house offers cheap accommodations, great food, activities and friendly service. Not far from Tikal or Río Dulce. Visit www.fincaixobel.com

Adventure: Mountain tours, mountain biking, mule riding, canopy tours, paintball games, birdwatching, coffee tour and tasting. Finca Filadelfia, Tel: 7728-0800, www.filadelfia.com.gt FREE VISIT TO OUR ORGANIC MACADAMIA FARM! Free samples of our chocolates & nuts, facials with our skincare products. Learn & contribute to our sustainable development project. Contact us for reservations at exvalhalla@gmail.com, www.exvalhalla. com or 5889-4925, 5671-9530, 7831-5799.

EMPLOYMENT Flex/Action script: Positions available for programmers (including trainees) staying or living in Antigua. Short and Long Term. See www.veeops. com/jobs or contact jobs@veeops.com TRAVEL COMPANY: w/ 10 years of Central American experience is looking for minimum 2-year-commitment for the following positions: sales (creative design & pricing of individualized travel for a wide variety of clients), & operations. Requirements: fluent English, strong computer skills & be a fit with our culture of honesty, sustainability & innovation. Send detailed CV and cover letter to hr@viaventure.com International Tour Operator based in Antigua is looking for OPERATIONS & SUPPLY MGR. MUST HAVE: Management, leadership & administrative skills, multi tasking, Very Organized, Fully Bilingual. minimum commitment 2 years. Performance orientated. DESIRABLE: Customer service experience, country knowledge. Attractive terms & conditions. Serious inquires to hr@viaventure.com EFL TEACHER-SUPERVISOR We are looking for a qualified native English speaker to teach children and supervise the activities of three other teachers. We are a private K-12 school located in Chimaltenango (30 minutes from Antigua). This is a great opportunity to earn some money while learning Spanish.

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Y el cuscún? We offer gourmet catering servicES. Order cupcakes and cakes for your special event. PREPARED TURKEYS AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS. English, Spanish, Italian spoken. Tel: 4150-8374, 5118-6623. Email: yelcuscun@gmail. com. fb: Facebook.com/yelcuscun

INSTRUCTION Horseback Riding, English Equitation Classes: from beginner to intermediate level. Taught by English instructress. See also ad under “Fun Stuff” - Ravenscroft Riding Stables. Tels: 7830-6669, 5408-7057. MEDITATION COURSE, Primordial sound by certified instructor from the Deepak Chopra Center (Calif.). For more info. please call or drop by (mornings only). Tel: 7832-0245, 2a calle oriente #6, ask for Cynthia. Classes in English or Spanish.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 43-YEAR-OLD BUSINESS FOR SALE, Guatemala City. Information 4211-2614. Very good price! Lake Atitlan Lakeshore Hotel & Restuarant For Sale. Turnkey operation, successful business. 18 rooms, restaurant, over 4 acres. For details, see: http://www.viviun.com/AD-182953/ or call 49531309. KEY LEASE FOR RISTORANT E PIZZERIA NAPOLI, several meters from La Antigua’s Central Park. Restaurant, hotel & a place to live. 40 years of accreditation. Totally equipped (water, electricity, cable). Tels: 48034607, 5416-1748, doncorleone1983@hotmail.com

We rescue suffering, homeless animals in dire need. We prevent their mistreatment through education. We spay and neuter them and facilitate adoption. You can help: www.mayanfamilies.org/animals

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SERES — Education for Sustainable Development

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SERES is now developing a center in Guatemala that will serve as a training ground, a living lab, intellectual hub and meeting place for crosscultural, multi-disciplinary collaboration among local leadership, civil society, development practitioners, researchers, international institutions, students and the philanthropic community. This center is home for what they are naming as a “communiverisity.” photos: During a three-day congress, participants have a dynamic hands on/ hearts on experience.

communities throughout Guatemala and El Salvador coming together for a three-day congress, facilitated by their peers who have become certified SERES trainers. During these three days, participants have a dynamic hands on/hearts on experience where they learn more about the dire state of our planet and climate change, both globally and locally. They explore what it means to be a leader, what good leaders do and how they might become one in their communities. By the end of the congress, priorities have been chosen and action plans written that are shared in a public forum where not only the message of the plight we are facing, but of the understanding that we can lead through it to building more sustainable and peaceful communities is declared. “Si, podemos!” For example, five communities in El Salvador that have pledged to become totally plastic free communities by 2018 and they have begun. SERES programs this year have included 20 congresses, four workshops for youth facilitators using transformative leadership practices, three workshops on methods of sustainable living, and a week-long training with over 80 participants to increase their skill sets to embrace the SERES’ mission of “providing empowering opportunities for youth to lead a just and sustainable world.” SERES is currently working in a partnership with the sustainable department of the University of California, Irvine to offer a similar Education for Sustainable Development program for its students. In a recent survey, 100 percent of the participants identified the program as being “essential to their educational experience at UC Irvine,” highlighting the importance of this shift in education. 100

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Stunning views of Antigua and volcanoes from every room Rooftop terrace Custom solar heated pool/endless wave/jacuzzi 4 bedroom/4bath + maid quarters Sumptuous master suite Designer kitchen & laundry appliances included Sacrifice sale $549,000

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Real Estate 3 beautiful lots for sale El Hato, La Antigua: from Q125K thru Q240K, negotiable. Amazing view to the valley of Antigua, 2 entrances, private condo, cobbled streets, water, electricity.

Big discount for buying the 3 lots. Tel. Guatemala: +502 4740-9340 Spanish only Tel. USA: 701- 936- 0051 English & Spanish E-mail: info@defensatecnologica.com

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LARGE HOUSE, Ideal for doctor’s office, hotel’s extension or NGO. margolis.an@gmail.com Tels: 41199898, 4285-9510.

VENDO CASA, 2 APARTAMENTOS y Panadería. Alquilo 1 apartamento. http://www.pachten-kaufen.de/ Baeckerei-13349.html

LARGE COMFORTABLE FURNISHED APARTMENT, 10 min from Antigua. Bus/car access. 1 bdrm, liv, din, kit, laundry, cable TV, Wi-Fi, parking, safe & quiet area. Great price. Tels: 7888-7886, 5973-9053.

Dramatic Mountain Reserve above Antigua-65 acres. Great for Ecotourism Lodge with Zipline through Cloud Forest from continental divide. Base camp to climb Volcano Acatenango. 6,000ft2 fine buildings. Unique Opportunity! Call 3436-6852 or go to www.unrefugioenelmundo.com

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. 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

PANAJACHEL, LAKE ATITLÁN WATERFALLS LODGE. 4 apartments and rooms. WiFi, satellite TV, house keeping, clean, safe, walk to town. No alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Call Roberto 7762-6201. COLONIAL HOUSE For Sale in Antigua: 3 bedroom, 3½ bath, with service quarters. Great neighborhood in Panorama. Lovely gardens and Volcano views. Contact Martin at Remax tel: 5505-0125 or www.jewelinantigua.com

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Stunning unique view home w/ architectural pool on private gated drive. Sacrifice sale! email: Tosa@ tosagt.com or visit www.AntiguaHome4Sale.com Beautiful House in San Felipe de JesÚs, 1 mile from La Antigua Guatemala. 1,200 mts2, 10 rooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden w/ fountain & established fruit trees, lovely private courtyard, separate large warehouse w/ it’s own bathroom + another building w/space to add a bathroom. Separate car park w/10 parking spaces. Ideal for NGOs , schools, etc. Sale directly by owner. Please contact us at email: infocovashouse@gmail.com Peace is its own reward. —Mahatma Gandhi

ELLEGANT APARTMENT for SALE or Long-term Rental: Antigua area; completely furnished w/ gorgeous views ; 2 bdrms; 2 baths; kitchen; dining area; sala; boutique interior garden w/fountain; fireplace in master bdrm; total security; personal parking. Further info: 7832-6472, 4087-0018, 7934-6617.

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.

PACIFIC COAST, Playa Hawaii Beachfront Property, Beautiful Views, Palm Trees: 10 min. drive from Monterrico at Playa Hawaii; 1,831 sq mt land; house and pool need remodeling. Info: terreno.hawaii@gmail.com

LAND CONVERSION CHART 1 Acre = 43,560 ft2 1 Acre = .4047 hectare 1 Acre = 4047 mt2 1 Acre = 5645.4 varas2 1 mt2 = 10.764 ft2 1 mt2 = 1.431 vr2

1 Manzana = 10,000 vr2 1 Manzana = 6,988 mt2 1 Manzana = 1.7 acres 1 Vara = 32.9 inches 1 Yard = 36 inches (3ft) 1 Meter = 39.37 inches

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Antigua El Mesón de María .................................... Hostal San Nicolás .................................... Hostel La Sin Ventura ............................... Hotel Aurora .............................................. Hotel Casa de las Fuentes ....................... Hotel Casa del Parque ............................. Hotel Dionisio Inn ..................................... Hotel El Carmen ........................................ Hotel Las Camelias .................................. Hotel Mesón del Valle ............................. Hotel Monasterio ..................................... Hotel San Rafael ....................................... Hotel Panchoy ...........................................

ANTIGUA Angeline ..................................................... 65 Arrin Cuan ................................................... 65 Bagel Barn .................................................. 70 Café Condesa ............................................. 63 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 70 Casa Escobar .............................................. 5 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 61 Chez Christophe ........................................ 64 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 70 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 70 Degustaantigua.com ............................... 64 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 62 Doña Mile .................................................... 70 El Sabor del Tiempo .................................. 67 El Viejo Café ................................................ 62 Epicure ......................................................... 59 Fridas ............................................................ 71 Frutos del Mar ............................................ 70 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 70 La Casa del Ron .......................................... 67 La Cenicienta .............................................. 64 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 64 La Estancia ...................................................64 La Estrella .....................................................64 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 69 La Gastroteca .............................................. 67 Las Velas ..................................................... 73 Las Palmas .................................................. 62 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ........................................ 61 Mesón Panza Verde ................................... 57 Monoloco .................................................... 55 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 64 Pitaya Juice Bar ......................................... 64 Rainbow Café ............................................. 59 Samsara ...................................................... 64 Tintos y Blancos ........................................ 66 Señor Pepian ............................................. 70 San Martín Bakery .................................... 8 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 70 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 69 Welten .......................................................... 61 Y El Cuscún catering ................................. 62

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GUATEMALA CITY Hotel Caprizzo ........................................... 39 LAKE ATITLÁN Apart-Hotel Los Arboles ......................... B’alam’ya .................................................... Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ...................... Hotel Real Santander .............................. Jardines del Lago ..................................... Posada de Santiago (Santiago) ............ TOSA La Laguna ....................................... PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ............................... Atelier del Mar .......................................... Cafe Del Sol ................................................ Casa Bella ................................................... Cayman Suites .......................................... Club Isleta de Gaia ................................... Hawaian Paradise ..................................... Hotel Dos Mundos ................................... Hotel Honolulu ......................................... Hotel Pez de Oro ....................................... Hotel Playa Plana ...................................... Hotel Playa Saltamonte .......................... Villa Kairos .................................................

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El PetÉn Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 83 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 96 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 96 Hotel Catamaran ...................................... 96 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 94

RESAU R AN TS / BARS Quetzaltenango Cilantro y Perejil ........................................ 94 Shai Long .................................................... 94 Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 94 Carretera al atlántico Paseo del Rancho ...................................... 95

Guatemala CITY Arrin Cuan ................................................... 36 Caffé De Fiori .............................................. 38 El Establo .................................................... 37 Monoloco ................................................... 38 Rattle & Hum ............................................. 36 Restaurante Altuna .................................. 37 Trovajazz ..................................................... 38 William Shakespeare Pub ....................... 38 TECPÁN Kape Paulinos ............................................ 95 Restaurante Chichoy ................................ 4 Trattoria La Nonna ................................... 95

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123 Tourist Police (Antigua): 7832-4131 Fire Dept: 7832-0234 Guatemala City Tourist Assistance: 1500 (24-hour) 106

SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY 1010 Experiencias - online shopping ... 97 Aero Post air freight service .................... 49 AISA Solar Systems ................................... 105 Angel Fire Kennels ..................................... 98 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 35 Hertz ............................................................... 109 Immigration Services ..................................97 Union Church ............................................... 38 Antigua Antigua FM ................................................... 76 Frank Salon ....................................................51 Fumigadora Antigua ...................................98 Funky Monkey ..............................................55 Golden Studio ...............................................51 Lux Aeterna Solar Systems ....................... 102 Niños de Guatemala .................................. 97 Renta Autos de Guatemala ....................... 53 TIC Technology consulting ....................... 97 Valhalla Macadamia Farm ......................... 51 Wings ............................................................ 97

SHOPS Guatemala City Bernina (Sewing Center) ............................38 House & Green ...................... inside cover Super Verduras ............................................ 37 Vivero Botanik, S.A. .................................... 35 ANTIGUA Ay Robot Comics ........................................ 51 Casa de los Gigantes .................................. 49 Casa Del Tejido ............................................ 29 Casa Flor Ixcaco ........................................... 49 Colibrí Textiles ............................................. 51 Ecofiltro ..........................................................11 El Cafetalito ................................................... 7 El Mástil ..........................................................3 Ferretería España .........................................13 Joyería del Angel ................... back cover La Casa del Conde (books, etc) .................51 Metzo America ............................................. 49 Orgánica ........................................................ 46 Quetzalí ......................................................... 51 Ritual ............................................................. 51 Solex Men’s Wear ........................................ 51 Tres Amores ................................................. 71 The North Face ............................................ 1

CULTUR AL Guatemala City El Attico ..........................................................29 Museo Ixchel .................................................29 Museo Popol Vuh .........................................29 Antigua Artsy Fartsy Gallery ..................................... 27 Chocomuseo .................................................29 Galería Arte y Color ..................................... 29 Galería Museo Centro de Arte Popular ...29 La Antigua Galería de Arte ........................31 lake Atitlán Lisa Simms Gallery ...................................... 88

H EA LTH S ERV I C ES GUATEMALA CITY Casa de los Ángeles for Alzheimer’s ..... 40 Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 42 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ................ 43 Antigua Antigua’s Gym .............................................. 41 Ceiba Porta Hotel Spa ................................ 45 Centro Naturista Milpas Altas .................. 41 Centro Visual G & G ..................................... 45 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 44 Dr. de la Cruz ................................................ 42 Farmacia Ivori .............................................. 45 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 41 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 44 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ............43 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 43 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 44 Mind Gym .................................................... 44 Oasis Antigua Spa ...................................... 42 Optyma Esthetics ....................................... 41 Optyma Visión y Moda .............................. 43 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50

REA L ES TATE Amazing residence for sale .................... 102 Antigua Living ........................................... 103 Barrio de Antonelli ..................................... 105 Carstens S.A. ................................................. 105 House For Sale ............................................. 101 Jewel in Antigua ......................................... 104 REMAX Colonial ........................................... 101 Solutions Antigua ....................................... 105

TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours ............................................... 29 Barco Expeditions ....................................... 82 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 82 Maya Trails .................................................... 109 Monja Blanca ............................................... 83 Tabarini Rent a Car ...................................... 53 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 94 Arcas Rescue Center .................................. 2 La Reunion Golf Resort ............................. 48 Monterrcio Adventures ............................. 92 Pezza Rossa Private Buses ....................... 83 Seakist Yacht Sales ...................................... 96 Trans Galgos ................................................. 83 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 82

SCHOOLS Antigua International School .................. 31 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 47 Intellego Bilingual School ........................ 4

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