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The gallant Maya-Quiché captain, adorned with quetzal feathers and a jewelled crown, led his native army into battle.
Tecún Umán Statue, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala by sculptor Rodolfo Galeotty Torres
Tecún Umán City Sites by Caterina Ibarra
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emembered for his bravery and dignity—fighting to protect his land and encouraging his people to do the same—he was defeated by conquistador Don Pedro de Alvarado but left a legacy that permeates Guatemalan life today. Although debate remains over his historical reality, Tecún Umán is among one of the most important figures in the country’s history. Celebrated in literature, folktales and dances, and commemorated on the national currency, the Mayan prince is also honored through prominent statues that guard both the entrance to Quetzaltenango and La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City. There are various versions of the 1524 battle between Alvarado and Tecún Umán. However, according to legend, the gallant Maya-Quiché captain, adorned with quetzal feathers and a jewelled crown, led his native army into battle accompanied by Guatemala’s national bird, the quetzal. 4
The warriors, from worlds apart, met face to face: Umán on foot and Alvarado on horseback. However, since Tecún Umán had never seen a horse before, he assumed the conquistador and his steed were one being. He killed the horse, thinking that its rider would be slain too, but of course Alvarado survived. The Spaniard speared his opponent in the chest and killed the Mayan prince. ...continued following page
Monument to Tecún Umán, Boulevard Liberación, Guatemala City - Roberto González Goyri, sculptor
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Tecún Umán
Fifty centavos bill, Guatemalan currency with Tecún Umán image (no longer in circulation)
Legend says that strewn with grief Tecún Umán’s faithful companion, the quetzal, landed on Umán’s chest—staining his feathers red with the blood. From that day on, all male quetzals have borne a scarlet breast symbolizing the fallen warrior. Even though he was defeated, Guatemalans revere Tecún Umán because of his honorable determination. Tecún Umán was declared Guatemala’s official national hero on March 22, 1960.
Entry in the Revue Photo Contest: Doors & Windows “untitled” by Nancy Scofield
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Contents
Rabin Ajaw pageant (thor janson)
4 city sites
by Caterina Ibarra
Tecún Umán
14 guatemala insight
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by Bessie Byrne
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Duolingo’s Guatemalan Origins
DateBook: July Health Services Travel Marketplace Real Estate El Salvador
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Guatemala City La Antigua Lake Atitlán Quetzaltenango Pacific Coast El Petén Tecpán Río Dulce
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by Elizabeth Bell
Santiago de Guatemala
by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
16 roads to adventure by Capt. Thor Janson
Daughters of the Lord; Annual Rabin Ajaw Pageant 20 profile
An Atol-Loving Country (with recipe)
58 sensuous guatemala by Ken Veronda
Avocado
76 the tax corner
by Bessie Byrne
Shaun Wright-Phillips
by John Ohe
Gifting and Estate Planning
21 Agriculture
107 humor
by Bonnie Baguley
Caoba Farms
by Matt Bokor
10 Reasons to Climb Pacaya
22 artist profile by Linda Conard
Rogelio Barillas
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he July Revue Photo Contest entries beckon you to pass through Doors and Windows of Guatemala. Though images of them may be a common theme, each one presents a unique perspective, igniting imagination and wonder. Our appreciation to the participating photographers, all of the entries can be viewed on facebook.com/revuemagazine. Though killed in battle by conquistador Don Pedro de Alvarado, Tecún Umán, one of the last rulers of the Highland K’iche’ Maya, is among the most important figures in the country’s history. City Sites feature this revered warrior and the statues created in his honor. Conversely is A Brief History of Santiago de Guatemala by Elizabeth Bell. The city is known today as La Antigua Guatemala. She takes us back in time to the tumultuous battles between the Maya and the army of Don Pedro de Alvarado that lead to the founding of this city. Antigua celebrates its patron saint, St. James, on July 25. Thor Janson presents a beauty pageant like no other. More than 100 beautiful young women compete for the title, Daughter of the Lord, the Rabin Ajaw. Leticia F. Reynoso Gómez, one of this year’s contestants, graces the July cover. The Annual National Folkloric Festival and the election of the Daughter of the Lord will take place during the last weekend of July in Cobán. World Cup soccer player Shaun Wright-Phillips made his fourth trip to Antigua last month. Bessie Byrne fills us in on his visit and his support for the School of Hope. Bonnie Baguley takes us to Caoba Farms, a leader in pioneering organic innovation. It is also home to the largest organic seed bank in Central America. Linda Conard sits down with artist Rogelio Barillas to ask him about his latest exhibition Gioconda Revisited opening this month at La Antigua Galería de Arte. A creative endeavor of another kind is Duolingo. Bessie Byrne covers a fun new languagelearning app developed by Guatemalan-born entrepreneur and computer scientist Luis von Ahn. On the food front, Amalia Moreno-Damgaard offers Guatemala’s comfort drink Atol, and Ken Veronoda’s Sensuous Guatemala praises the Avocado. For U.S. citizens, John Ohe explains Gifting and Estate Planning. Completing the July roundup is Matt Bokor’s 10 Reasons to Climb Pacaya. Enjoy July and thanks for reading Revue. revuemag.com
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“Leticia F. Reynoso Gómez” Abin Ajaw Pageant by Thor Janson page 16
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REVUE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS, July theme: Doors & Windows of Guatemala above: 2nd PLACE by judges vote, “Sobreviviendo al tiempo” by Fernando Orozco Prize: Q100 left: 3rd PLACE by popular vote, “Desde mi ventana” Cobán by Maria Moncada Prize: Q50 They used to complain at school that I looked out of the window for long periods of time - that sums up my life. I like to look out the window, do nothing, daydream. —Ritchie Blackmore I can’t play bridge. I don’t play tennis. All those things that people learn, and I admire, there hasn’t seemed time for. But what there is time for is looking out the window. —Alice Munro Don’t waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window - or break down a door. —Brooke Shields Oh, my God, this amazing cool breeze is coming through my window and the sun is shining. I’m happy. —Liv Tyler 12
“Alvarado made a series of administrative decisions with far-reaching implications...” men; 300 foot soldiers; and four pieces of artillery with powder and ammunition to conquer new lands. Aztec warriors, particularly from Cholola and Tlaxcala, formed part of his army and called the land Cuahtemallan, a Nahuatl word meaning “the area of many pine trees.” Alvarado, an experienced military commander, was known as Tunatiuh, meaning the “sun” in Nahuatl, due to his reddish/blond hair.
Guatemala Insight by Elizabeth Bell
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A Brief History of Santiago de Guatemala
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n July 25th we celebrate Antigua’s patron saint, St. James, as the city was founded as Santiago de Guatemala. A closer glimpse of Guatemala’s history takes us back to the founding of the first capital, with the same name, at Iximché on July 27, 1524. 14
Pedro de Alvarado had participated in the conquest of Cuba and Hernan Cortez’s conquest of Mexico. He departed from Tenochtitlan, Mexico in December 1523 accompanied by his brothers, Gómez, Gonzalo and Jorge; cousins, Diego, Hernando and Gonzalo; partner/future son-in-law Pedro de Portocarrero; 120 horse-
After defeating the K’iche’ Maya and razing the K’iche’ capital of Q’umarkaj, Alvarado and his army allied themselves with the Kaqchikel Maya in April of 1524. They then continued on to defeat the T’zutuhil Maya at Lake Atitlán, and the Pipil and Xinca peoples. Alvarado faced a setback to his first seven months of the conquest when he was wounded in Acajutla. The conqueror never found enough gold to meet his demands, as the conquest was more about tributes and gold than military advancements. As described in “Strange Lands and Different People: Spaniards and Indians in Colonial Guatemala” by
September 1541 – another topic for the epic history of the country – and moved to the Valley of Panchoy. The city council celebrated its first meeting on March 10, 1543 for the third “Santiago de Guatemala,” and many additional titles to the city followed. When it was abandoned in 1773, it was called “La Antigua Guatemala.”
Lienzo de Quauhquechollan fragment reconstruction (universidad francisco marroquín)
W. George Lowell, Christopher H. Lutz, Wendy Kramer and William R. Swezey (2013), “Alvarado made a series of administrative decisions with far-reaching implications. On July 27, 1524, with total disregard for any sense of Kaqchikel sovereignty, he founded a capital at Iximché, awarding himself the right to receive tribute from its inhabitants. He allocated neighboring communities to members of his expedition so they, too, could receive tribute.” This short-lived alliance ended on Aug. 28, 1524 when the Kaqchikel broke it. The brutal conquest of Guatemala continued with the Spanish declaring war on the Kaqchikel on Sept. 7th. The Kaqchikel surrendered to the Spanish in May 1530. As for the “capital” at Iximché, a Spanish city was never built. Many historians consider this more of a military post than a capital. The
Spanish conquerors abandoned it in 1527 to build a Spanish capital on the slopes of the Volcano Agua where San Miguel Escobar is located today. This second capital, also known as “Santiago de Guatemala,” flooded in
While most of the historical references for the conquest came from the Spaniards’ accounts, the Memorial de Sololá is valuable. More recent studies also include the impact of epidemics. Old World diseases arrived with the Spanish in 1492 and traveled faster than the conquerors. Estimates by Lovell et al (cited above) indicate that there were about 2 million+ inhabitants in Guatemala in 1520. It is also estimated that 90% of the Maya died due to “new” diseases in the first century.
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Roads to Adventure text/photos by Capt. Thor Janson
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ing-a-Ling! For heavens sake, who could be calling me at this hour of the morning? “Hey Thor, I saw your land-yacht in the Plaza Magdalena Cobán parking lot yesterday and now I am wondering where in the hell are you?” It was J. C. Lemus Dahinten, undoubtedly the greatest photographer in Alta Verapáz region and a pal of mine for many years now. “I’m over at the Stadium shooting portraits of the princesses during the Rabin Cobán pre-qualification performances, and I can’t understand why you are not here,” J.C. shouted over the din 16
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The National Rabin Ajaw Pageant of booming marimba music. Truth is, I had completely forgotten about the annual event which takes place every March. I thanked J. C. profusely and told him that I would be over at the stadium in less than 30 minutes. “Rabin Cobán?” you say. “You must mean Rabin Ajaw (also spelled Rabin Ajau or Rabin Ahaw), the annual election of the queen of the Maya princesses where more than 100 beautiful girls dressed in the most gorgeous, hand-woven, ceremonial costumes, vie for the title of Daughter of the Lord, the Rabin Ajaw.” No, the fact is that throughout the entire Land of the Maya there are individual local events to select the regional princesses who later will participate in the national Rabin Ajaw pageant and the Rabin Cobán, Daughter of Cobán, is one of these. This was my first opportunity to be present for the Rabin Cobán event and when I got to the Sports Complex auditorium all the regular Rabin Ajaw crowd were there. Instead of 100 girls the contestants numbered only 15, representing all the different regions of the municipality of the Impe-
rial City of Cobán. During the first day of the Rabin Cobán event each girl takes the stage for ten or fifteen minutes and exhibits her oratory skills, first in her native Kek’Chi and then in Castilian. Then, according to protocol they present themselves for their official portrait. I had already missed three or four of the girls and J. C. was most gracious in helping me by inviting these first ones to come back to our improvised studio where I snapped away. At noon everyone dispersed while J.C. and myself retired to a favorite pupusería to dine on the luscious corn
tortillas stuffed with beans, fresh cheese and squash flowers, washed down with an ice cold mug of tamarind lemonade. Early the following morning everyone assembled in the Cathedral adjacent to Cobán’s central park for Mass after which each princess pre-
sented an offering of flowers at the altar. The entire sanctuary was engulfed in a thick cloud of smoke which issued forth from dozens of censers burning the sacred copal-pom resin, a ubiquitous feature at all MayanCatholic consecratory ceremonies. I noticed a young Japanese man observing the scene and, taking him
for a tourist, I greeted him saying Domo Harigato! His name was Sumio Kintama and indeed he was tourist and just happened to find his way into the Cathedral that day. Kintama San explained that he worked in the Japanese merchant marines and that during his vacations he loved to explore new parts of the globe and now he was in Guatemala hoping to savor a bit of the local culture. You are in luck, I told him, because you have wondered in here at the beginning of one of the most important and original Mayan cultural events of the year and if you find what you are experiencing right now to be interesting I encourage you to follow along with us for the rest of the day during which there would follow a procession through the streets of Cobán leading to Victoria Park where, nestled in the cloud forest all kinds of 17
Their movements were extremely slow and subtle, refined and stately, and for a timeless moment we were transported to another world.
activities would ensue including dances, marimba and harp music and a traditional cuisine competition. During the morning I continued to chat it up with Kintama San and soon we were fast friends. I have always felt a particular affinity with Japanese people and have a deep appreciation for their unique and extremely refined culture, to say noting of my love of sushi! By now we were at the Victoria Park pavilion and the traditional food contest was in full swing. Dozens of women from the region had prepared their traditional delicacies to be presented to a panel of expert judges. I told Kintama San to just stand near by the judges knowing that they would only sample each plate and then, seeing a curious tourist, would invite him to try the dish too. The strategy worked like a charm and grinning Kintama San was soon sampling all the delicious treats. The people took a liking to this curious visitor, himself almost looking a bit Mayan… but I found it necessary to correct several people when they called him “Chinito” informing them that he was most defiantly 18
not Chinese, but Japanese. Kintama San took it all in stride and we had a wonderful morning together. After the food contest was over the hall was cleared and the barefoot princesses filed in to dance upon the fragrant pine-needles covering the floor. The music was provided by traditional harp and drum. A few moments later I found myself absolutely mesmerized by the slow, stately,
graceful swaying of the beautiful girls. They were dancing the ancient Son and it was as if a magic curtain had been pulled aside revealing an exotic scene like I had never witnessed before. Their movements were extremely slow and subtle, refined and stately, and for a timeless moment we were transported to another world. Enraptured by the incredible beauty of the scene I felt tears welling up in my eyes… I looked over and noticed a wizened old Nana smiling at me: “All the smoke from the copal is stinging my eyes…” I lied. The old lady nodded and smiled. I saw that Kintama was also walking on air. I can’t say that I understand what took place that morning, only that it was a magical vibration that pervaded the atmosphere. I can only repeat the words immortalized by Bob Marley: “who feels it, knows it.” After the dancing wound to a ...continued page 82
Rosa Ajanel Suy, K’iché, Chichicastenango, Dept. Quiché.
Josseline Clara Fernanda Gómez Rimiírez, Mam, Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Dept. Huehuetenango.
Rosa Cayetana López Vásquez, Mam, San Martín Sacatepéquez, Dept. Quetzaltenango
Sara Carolina Corado López, K’iché, San Gabriel, Dept. Suchitepéquez
Elda Victoria Chutá Yaxón, Kaqchiquel, San Jose Chacayá, Dept. Sololá
Manuela Yojana Elizabeth Tol Ajtzac, K’iche, Santo Tomas Chiché, Dept. Quiché 19
Maybe Wright-Phillips has found a new career path. (photo by oliviero t’serstevens)
Shaun Wright-Phillips spent Friday morning entertaining children at the School of Hope.
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nglish Premier League fútbol star Shaun Wright-Phillips, who sponsors 25 children at the School of Hope, recently made his fourth trip to La Antigua Guatemala. “Shaun has been an amazing supporter and sponsor to 25 of our students since 2008, and we are incredibly happy to welcome him to Guatemala again,” said Cindy Lamothe, communications officer for Education for the Children, which runs the School of Hope (Escuela Proyecto La Esperanza). EFTC supports 604 children from impoverished families by providing, 20
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Caoba Farms prides itself on diversity. It is home to the largest organic seed bank in Central America
Danish tourist Sophie trying out some of the organic blackberries produced on the farm.
Caoba Farms
Pioneering Organic Innovation text and photos by Bonnie Baguley
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e are an experimental station,” Emilio Bianchi began, “we are always trying out new techniques to improve production and we make a lot of errors but that’s how we learn.” It seems like an odd way to introduce an organic farm but it is apt considering Caoba Farms’ unique approach to adapting organic farming methods to Guatemala. For 11 years now Caoba Farms has played a pioneering role in introducing organic produce to the population as global demand for organic options on menus has continued to rise. The smallest farm and home base for operations is a three-acre plot on the outskirts of La Antigua Guatemala overlooked by the omnipresent volcanoes. It’s a picturesque setting for the production of around 200 organic products, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, medicinal plants and edible flowers. Production also reflects the
growing interest in super foods, such as moringa, amaranth and wheat grass, which dot the farm. Vegetables are picked daily according to demand and washed and packed onsite before being distributed to restaurants, hotels and families in Antigua and Guatemala City. Caoba Farms prides itself on diversity. It is home to the largest organic seed bank in Central America and is the only place in Guatemala to produce kale. Seeds and seedlings continue to be brought in from around the ...continued page 52
Caoba Farms is the only farm that grows kale in Guatemala
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tation. Did she really exist? Who is the model? Actually, she says a great deal that she had never imagined or intended. She speaks with her posture, her look, her lips, her hair, her translucent veil, her delicate hands, the bridge, and the road that we drive toward her, through a landscape of mist and that are one with her for eternity. She continues to speak to the world, to the artistic, the scientific, the archaeologists, etc. It is like an endless cascade of information.
ARTIST INTERVIEW
by Linda Conard
Rogelio Barillas
The Mona Lisa Revisited
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s interpreted by Guatemalan artist Rogelio Barillas, La Gioconda—the Mona Lisa—undulates with voluptuous femininity, expressing a sensuality and enthusiasm only hinted at by Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic portrait. In Barillas’ latest exhibition, “Gioconda Revisited,” he presents 15 distinctive interpretations of the Mona Lisa as a tribute to the woman whose tranquility and enigmatic smile have captured imaginations for nearly five centuries. The collection is also a tribute to the artist’s late wife, Gloria de Barillas, who passed away in early 2015. Barillas’ 22
internationally acclaimed work in oil on canvas has appeared in more than 14 individual and 150 group exhibitions, and he’s earned more than 10 national awards. Revue asked Barillas to share some of his thoughts on the upcoming exhibition. Revue: What characteristics of the Mona Lisa captivate you? What does she have to say to us now, nearly 500 years since she sat for Leonardo da Vinci? Barillas: Her main characteristic is the mystery that has permitted every kind of interpre-
Revue: You once described the Mona Lisa in a poem as “the most beautiful, the most serene, the most novel, but also the oldest and the most grotesque.” Can you tell me more about that? Barillas: Remember that poetry is an art where words are a way of expressing oneself. That freedom allows one to find, see, or invent the characteristics that everyone considers about her. Many have pointed out that the Mona Lisa could be a man—a self-portrait of the artist, who had vision problems—and that her smile is due to [his] facial paralysis. The shadow of the column that appears to her right is a stalking cat, and that the mountains on the horizon are giant, sleeping monsters. The freedom and imagination allows the mind to go beyond. ...continued page 64
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uolingo began in 2011 when Guatemalan-born entrepreneur and computer scientist Luis von Ahn decided to work out how to translate the Internet. The Internet is partitioned into languages, predominantly English, and if you are trying to access information that’s not in a language you understand, you might have trouble. Von Ahn was concerned with this segregation. At a TEDx conference at the end of 2011, while Duolingo was still in development, he announced to the world what he wanted to do: “I would like to translate all of the Web, or at least most of the Web, into every major language.” To many this sounded like an impossible task, but the project was already well under way. Von Ahn left Guatemala when he was 17. He now lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he is an associate professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University. One day he posed a question to one of his graduate students, Severin Hacker: “How can we get 100 million people translating the Web into every major language for free?” It didn’t take long for the two entrepreneurs to work out
a method. Hacker and Von Ahn co-founded Duolingo, and von Ahn took on the role of CEO. The app was launched publicly in June 2012 and it already has 100 million users, at least 15 million of these users are active. Duolingo is a language-learning app; it works on translating the Internet by offering free language courses. At the beginning students are asked to translate very simple sentences, and as they progress the sentences get harder. Originally the deal was that users were actually working for Duolingo, which was paid by big companies like CNN and BuzzFeed, to translate content. But now this is only a very small part of Duolingo’s work. According to an independent study conducted by the City University of New York and the University of South Carolina, the app does actually help people learn languages. The study concluded that it takes an average ...continued page 105 Luis von Ahn (duolingo)
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Sat., 10am-12pm — ART OPENING: Famme Colectiva plus recent works by Ludín López Merrón, open through Fri., 31st. El Attico (tel: 2368-0853), 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City
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Sat., 1pm ‘til dusk — CELEBRATION: An old-fashioned 4th of July Picnic featuring fireworks, music and family fun. Tickets at the door, Q100 adults, Q50 children 12 and under (includes meal). Sponsored by the Democrats Abroad Guatemala, open to all U.S. citizens and their guests. Donde Mónica, 4a av. norte #45. La Antigua
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Sun. — PHOTOGRAPHY: 100 Years of Guatemala. Through July 31. (www.lacenturiagallery.blogspot.com & lacenturiagallery@lookout.es) La Centuria Art Gallery, Comercial La Fuente, 4a calle oriente #12, La Antigua
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Tues., 5:30pm — (English) TALK: After 15 years working with Maya Pedal, Carlos Marroquin developed Bici-Tec, a social business that aims to further the growth of bicimáquina technology in Guatemala and the world. Founded in January 2012, Bici-Tec operates a bicycle shop, a bicimáquina fabrication workshop and a School of Appropriate Bici-Technology. Bicimáquinas—bicycle-powered machines—are labor-saving, human-powered and culturally appropriate technology for rural areas. Designs include deep well water pumps, maize degrainers and grinders, blenders, vegetation choppers and coconut shredders. Bicimáquinas offer a sustainable and appropriate energy option for small farmers and producers. Donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tels: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua Wed., 6pm — (English) PRESENTATION: Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a one-hour slide show of Antigua and its heritage with vintage & contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Proceeds benefit educational programs in Antigua. Q30 p/p. Questions encouraged. Autographed books available. Join us at Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua
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Wed., 5pm — ART: Inauguration cocktail of latest works by Rodolfo de León, open through August 9. Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua
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Wed., 6:30pm — PHOTOGRAPHY: Street Photography, Eternizando lo Efímero by Karla Acuña Vela, open through August 28. Galería Guatemala, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Guatemala City
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Sat., 9am - ART: Colores de Tz’utujiles, paintings depicting Atitlán Mayan culture in art naïf and contemporary genres by internationally renown artists Felipe Ujpan Mendoza and Andres Mendoza. (Info. tel: 7820-1220.) Open daily 9am to 4pm through Aug. 11, Free shuttle every 30 minutes from Hotel Santo Domingo to exhibition site at Cerro Santo Domigo, La Antigua
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Mon., 7-10pm — NETWORKING EVENT: I Love Antigua, Impact Hub Antigua and Bakabs are working together to support and connect tourism organizations in Antigua. Join in for a night of networking, meet fantastic people offering their resources and energy to make Guatemala an amazing tourism destination. Free. (+Info: http:// antigua.impacthub.net/ ) Impact Hub, 1 av. norte #12, La Antigua
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Tues., 5:30pm — (English) TALK: Camino Seguro, combating Poverty through Education. Safe Passage focuses on the poorest at-risk children of families working in the Guatemala City garbage dump. Within a safe and caring environment, it provides a comprehensive and integrated program that fosters hope, good health, educational achievement, self-sufficiency, self esteem and confidence. Its primary focus is creating opportunities and dignity through the power of education. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua
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Tues., 7pm — ART: Inauguration of Eterna Primavera, artistic expressions from Italy and Guatemala. Instituto Italiano de Cultura (tel: 23668394), 16 calle 2-55, z. 10, Guatemala City
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Wed., 3pm — (English) TOUR: Open Windows Learning Center, San Miguel Dueñas; join David Dean on a visit to this educational and community development foundation. Meet in front of the Café Condesa, Central Park; return by 4:40pm. FREE! www.openwindowsfoundation.com, La Antigua
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Thurs., 4pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCE: Nieta de la conquista: doña Bárbara del Castillo y los hombres de su vida, 1603-1677 by Stephen Webre. Q30. Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua You can find Revue DateBook online: www.REVUEmag.com 20 YEARS OF DEDICATION: The Library of La Fundación Cultural Duane Carter was established in July, 1995. The celebration will coincide with this years’ Book Fair. Keep up the good work!
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Sat., 4pm — ART: Gioconda Revisitada by renown Guatemalan artist Rogelio Barillas. The Gioconda (The Mona Lisa) is the most famous portrait in the world. Barillas has been re-interpreting the Gioconda for a long time, this new collection is dedicated entirely as a tribute to her femininity, the enigma that surrounds her and her beauty. This exhibit is also a tribute to the artist´s wife Gloria de Barillas who passed away early this year. More than 15 new works will be on display, open through August 10. La Antigua Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua (see pg. 22)
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Sat., 2-8pm — BAZAR GASTRONOMIQUE: The Flavors of France, food, beverages, free cooking lessons and a concert. Free. Museo Miraflores (tel: 2470-3415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City
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Sat. - Sat., 25th — RETREAT: Women's Sacred Expression, creative self-exploration through prompted writing, meditation & yoga in a gorgeous setting. Contact: aimee@thestorytellerwithin.com. Website: www.thestorytellerwithin.com The Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlán
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Sun., 8am — HALF MARATHON: XXXIV Medio Maratón las Rosas. Thousands of participants follow a course through Antigua, Jocotenango, Ciudad Vieja and San Pedro las Huertas. It starts and finishes at Central Park. La Antigua
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Sun., 5pm —(Spanish) WORKSHOP: Tras las huellas de los dinosaurios. Learn more about dinasaurs make a replica of a fossil, and take it home. Q20. Museo Miraflores (tel: 24703415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City
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Tues., 5:30pm — (English) TALK: Life in Guatemala, a Brief History and Current Conditions by Sue Patterson, a retired US Foreign Service officer, who lives in La Antigua Guatemala. She is a former U.S. Consul General in Guatemala who also served in Chile, Iran and Italy. Sue is the founder of WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to reproductive health and family planning. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work, most recently the 2003 Sargent Shriver Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service from the National Peace Corps Association of America. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua
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Sun., 4pm — ACTIVITY: Gigantic dinosaurs will visit the museum. You will be able to touch them and take photos of them, too. Museo Miraflores (tel: 2470-3415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City
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Sat. — CELEBRATION: Día de Santiago (St. James Day) honoring the patron saint of La Antigua Guatemala. Cultural and religious activities throughout the month. Most banks on the 25th will be closed. (See article on page 14) La Antigua
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Tues., 5:30pm — (English) TALK: Arcas, Rescuing Guatemalan Wildlife. The Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Association (ARCAS) is the leading advocate for the rights of wild animals in Guatemala. In the Department of Petén, it manages one of the largest and most success wildlife rescue centers in the world, receiving 300-600 animals of 40+ species per year, the majority confiscated from wildlife traffickers. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tels: 7832 1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua
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Wed., 1-7pm — EVENT: If you are involved in a tourism activity, join us our FREE PASS DAY! You’re cordially invited visit our facility, meet our community and learn more about this growing movement. Impact Hub, 1a av. norte #12, La Antigua
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Thurs., 6:30pm — (Spanish) CONFERENCIA: Crónicas Nahuas de Guatemala: El tíluto de Santa María Ixhuatán (S. XVII) by Sergio Francisco Romero and Margarita Cosshich Vielman. Q30; Q15 students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City
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MON-FRI 9:00 to 17:00 SAT 9:00 to 13:00 Closed Sunday
6 Calle final, zona 10 Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala City Tels: (502) 2338-7836, 2338-7896
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Everything about Cacao & Chocolate
Come and participate in our Chocolate workshops: 11am, 1:30pm y 4pm. Q180 per person.
4a calle oriente #14, Antigua · Tel: 7832-4520
Sun-Thur 10am to 6:30pm Fri-Sat 10am to 7:30pm
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Exhibition and Sale of Maya Textiles & Production of Exclusive Handicrafts The only place in La Antigua managed by Indigenous People 1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua Tel: 7832-3169 alidaperez@itelgua.com
Join us for an old-fashioned American 4th of July picnic featuring fireworks, music and family fun Saturday, July 4, 2015, 1 p.m. ‘til dusk
Donde Mónica
4a avenida Norte No. 45, Antigua, Guatemala Tickets available at the door the day of the event 100 Q/adults, 50 Q children 12 and under Picnic lunch includes hot dog or hamburger, organic salad, soda and cupcakes Beer and wine available for purchase This bipartisan event is sponsored by Democrats Abroad Guatemala Open to all American citizens and their guests.
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La Cueva de Panza Verde
tels: 7955-8282, 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua
Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Maestro Tito Santis, Guitarra Iberoamericana. Q35 cover Thursdays, 8-10pm — Nelson Lunding, Piano & vocal from New Orleans. Q35 cover
11, Sat., 5pm — MUSIC: Más música, menos
violencia, a unique musical recital by students of Sistema de Orquestas de Guatemala, (SOG). All proceeds support SOG and its programs. Suggested donation Q150
Fridays, 8-10pm — Latin Trio, Denis Medina on Cubano Tres. Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Sergio Zepeda & Friends, guitar. Q35 cover
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
Thursdays & Fridays — Live World Music
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”
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Rainbow Café
tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua
Free Live Music Nightly from 8:00pm Mondays, 8pm — Different Guest Musicians. Tuesdays, 8pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Wednesdays, 8pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by different musicians; come along and show your skills and get a free Rainbow shot! Thursdays, 8pm — 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, 8-10pm — Trova-Reggae with Gustavo Santos Tuesdays, 7:30-10pm — Bossa Nova, romantic Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Trova-Reggae with Gustavo Santos Thursdays, 9-11pm — Reggae, Soca & Cumbia Fridays & Saturdays, 10pm-1am — Salsa with Caribe Sundays — 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 Weekend — Live Music (call for free shuttle transportation)
Kape Paulinos
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km 14.5 Centro Comercial Escala Carretera a El Salvador Telephone: 6637-5763/64 Monday - friday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Carretera al Atlantico 0-80, z.17 Telefax: 2256-4564 Monday - Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Calle Mariscal 18-40, z.11 across the street from Pro-ciegos Telephone: 2473-1941 / 2474-5194 Fax: 2474-5254 Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Saturday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Throughout the Month ART Prisma GT, second edition URL. A collection of work by of 28 graphic designers that celebrate Guatemala being the Iberoamerican capital of culture this year. Free. Museo Miraflores (tel: 24703415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City EXPOSITION Del Romanticismo a las Vanguardias en la Ciudad de Guatemala, 200 años de arte y artistas en la ciudad. Through August 7. Galería del Centro, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City
EXPOSITION Vásquez, obra gráfica. Through August 10, Galería Guatemala, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Guatemala City EXPOSITION Fiesta Maya, representation of dances and traditional Mayan music. Through August 23. Museo Miraflores (tel: 2470-3415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City ART Galeria Lisa Simms, exhibitions. Posada de Santiago. Santiago Atitlán 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 Mondays & Fridays., 3-4:30pm — TAI CHI CLASSES: With Rex Wycherley. (For more info., ctobar@spectrum.com. gt) Museo Miraflores (tel: 2470-3415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City Mondays, 4:30pm; Tues., 3pm; Wed., 3pm — DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Asociación Guatemalteca de Bridge. Info., Eva: 7832-4327 or Denni: 5704-1029. Vista Hermosa, z. 15, Guatemala City
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Thursdays, 9-11am (4 sessions) — (Spanish) WORKSHOP: El arte de la Antigüedad: Grecia y Roma ¿Quedó en el pasado? by Ana Patricia Batres de Bassi, Q500; Q360 students with carnet Q350. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City Tuesdays, 3:30pm — (Spanish) ART CLASSES: Toscana art, children 3 years & older. (For more info., ctobar@spectrum. com.gt) Museo Miraflores (tel: 2470-3415), 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City Thursdays, 8:30am — TOUR: Visit 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. Antigua_office@ninosdeguatemala.org; tel: 7832-8033. La Antigua/ Ciudad Vieja
The Antigua Curry Club, a membership club meets the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month to eat (or sometimes even cook curry). Join us! See http:// www.cernikovsky.com,htm La Antigua Thursdays, 5-6pm — DOCUMENTARY: Wings presents Blessed Fruit of the Womb: The Fight for Reproductive Rights in Guatemala. Free. The Bagel Barn, 5a calle poniente #2, La Antigua
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My mother and I could always look out the same window without ever seeing the same thing. —Gloria Swanson Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can’t sleep with the window shut, and a woman who can’t sleep with the window open. —George Bernard Shaw
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Counseling for Adults & Adolescents
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La Antigua Guatemala - 7832-5639
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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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Maxillofacial Centre is the ONLY ONE with 3D Dental Tomography and CAD/CAM Dental Lab in Guatemala.
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We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. —Walt Disney
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foodstore Open every day from 8am to 6pm 5a calle poniente No. 6, La Antigua Tel: 7832-6533
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Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen
Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a native of Guatemala, an award-winning author, chef consultant, Latin food and culture strategist and entrepreneur. AVAILABLE AT • Sophos Bookstore (4a av. 12-59, z. 10, loc 1-D, Guatemala City (sophos@sophosenlinea.com) • Artemis Edinter • Colibri, 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua (textilescolibri@turbonett.com) • AmaliaLLC.com • Amazon.com • barnesandnoble.com
Free Tour of our Organic Macadamia Farm!
Free samples of our macadamia chocolates, and facials with our skincare products. Learn and contribute to our sustainable development project. Ask for our product list, which includes Organic, Tasty and Healthy BLUEBERRIES www.exValhalla.com exvalhalla@gmail.com Tels: 5889-4925, 5671-9530, 7831-5799 15 minutes from Antigua
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Spitters, Scratchers, & Snappers Question: I was upset when the groomer trimmed my dog’s whiskers. What function do they have?
Whiskers function as sensory organs. Touch, air currents and vibrations can stimulate the whiskers. They can also function as a form of communication in that dogs that are emotionally aroused move their whiskers forward or backward to signal to another dog either fear or confidence during encounters. If he is nervous or frightened, the whiskers point forward at the potential threat. Most dogs have these long, stiff hairs projecting from their jaw, muzzle and above their eyes. Whiskers (technically called vibrissae) should not be trimmed nor plucked because they serve as an important information source for dogs. 48
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colibrí Daily 9am-6pm Tel: 7832-5028 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua textilescolibri@turbonett.com
Fine Handmade Textiles & Home Decor
If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade. —Tom Peters
A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books. —Walt Whitman
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In making theories, always keep a window open so that you can throw one out if necessary. —Bela Lugosi
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Full Service Beauty Salon 9a calle oriente #7-A, La Antigua Guatemala Tels: 7832-2824, 5961-4332
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Dogs, Cats, Birds, Exotics Surgery - Hospitalization - Laboratory X-Ray - General Medicine - Boarding 2a calle oriente #6, La Antigua Tel: 7832-0245
Coffee for a Cause
Proceeds Benefit Animal Welfare Programs
Second-hand store featuring clothing, shoes, purses, lots of great books in English & Spanish, jewelry, artwork, house & kitchen wares, and much more
3a avenida sur #4-A, La Antigua Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 5pm
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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. AWARE’s 10-acre refuge in Sumpango is currently sheltering some 400 rescued animals. A permanent spay/neuter clinic is also on site and public education is another key objective. Donations of cash, dog and cat food, metal food bowls, towels, and useful building materials are constant necessities. Volunteers are always welcome and opportunities are many. For more info visit www.animalaware.org, Follow us on Facebook, visit our office in Antigua at 7a av. sur #3-B, or speak with Xenii (502) 5401-3148.
Vaccinations - Surgery* - X-ray -Dental clinic - Ultrasound -Laboratory Services -Emergencies - Export licenses for pets *Gas anesthesia
Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Juan Pablo Calderon Garcia
English, French, Spanish spoken Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm & 2:30-6pm Sat: 9am-1pm
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Babysitting Service for your Pet. Registered Establishment with lots of T.L.C. Tel: 5704-1029
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Caoba Farms cont. from page 21
Chickens, ducks, roosters, rabbits and bees are kept on the farm.
Emilio showing visitors around the farm.
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world and reproduced according to their adaptability to the Guatemalan climate. Organic produce thrives here, explains Emilio, one of Caoba Farms’ tour guides, stating, “We don’t have oil or gold like other countries. We have a richness of soil and weather. We have all the elements to produce organic.” All farming methods used focus on environmental protection and sustainability. The farm is now 80 percent self-sustainable, producing fertilizer, energy (through solar panels) and harvesting rain water over the wetter months. Ancient Mayan techniques, such as crop rotation, have also been adapted for use and natural insecticides, including garlic and rosemary, are utilized daily. Caoba Farms hopes to spread these techniques through teaching farmers in nearby communities and assisting them to harvest organic produce, which in turn is resold to the farm. Is organic the future of farming in Guatemala? Caoba Farms would like to think so. Future plans include expansion of the new onsite cafe, the introduction of cooking classes and production of a line of organic beauty and cleaning products. Already Caoba Farms aims to be an open resource for the community. Tours are given twice weekly and the onsite organic shop is open to the public. Volunteers are accepted to help out on the farm and learn more about the process of organic farming, and once a month Caoba opens its doors for a communal Farmers’ Market with local stall holders, nonprofits and live music. As Emilio concludes with a smile: “It’s not just organic farming, Caoba Farms really is so much more.” For more information see the Caoba Farms website at www.caobafarms.com or phone (502) 7832 9201.
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Guatemala: An Atol-Loving Country Amalia’s Kitchen text, photos & recipe by chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard
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tol is a hot, traditional drink of Mayan origin that is popular in Guatemala and neighboring countries, referred to as atole. Atol varies by region. It can be sweet or savory. It may be based on dried legumes, fresh corn, corn masa, roasted maíz, rice, other grains, grain starch, fruits and more. Atol can be flavored with cinnamon, chilies, roasted seeds, panela, sugar or salt. Atols are cozy and nutritious drinks. They are pleasing in the morning and in the afternoon, and they give much comfort to the sick. Moms make them for breakfast, and grandmas make them for their grandkids for afternoon snacks. Atols are made at home as well as by street food vendors. They are often sold at church atriums, parks, plazas, festivals and religious celebrations. When I was in lower school, my grandmother used to make manjar blanco and her maid delivered it to me and my brother during midmorning recess. We loved her atols 54
and we really liked the atols sold in Quezaltepeque’s plaza too, but she always wanted us to have hers because she didn’t want us to get sick from eating in public places. When in La Antigua and Guatemala City I frequented parks and recreation areas with my family on weekends. These places, as well as fairs and festivals, are where you find delicious atol de elote (fresh corn atol topped with cinnamon and crema) and atol de arroz con leche (rice, cinnamon and milk atol), paired with guacamole, salsa or bean tostadas. I have those flavors so heavily recorded in my mind that my mouth waters just thinking about them. Atols are super easy to make. All you need are basic ingredients, such as canela (Ceylon cinnamon sticks), water, sugar and salt, and choose the preferred flavor. They can be made with fresh or dried and toasted cracked corn, rice, masa (corn dough), ripe plantain, dried fava beans, corn starch and the list goes on. Basically, you throw all ingredients in one deep pot, bring to a boil, purée, strain (in some instances), simmer to thicken to desired consistency, taste and adjust seasonings. Pre-Columbian atols and other drinks were made with native ingredients and were either unsweetened or sweetened with honey from flowers or other plant sources. Panela (raw sugar cane) and other ingredients common today came later with colonization and fused with the ancient recipes to create the wide variety now available. All atols are delicious and you too can experiment in the kitchen with your own flavors using fruits and other legumes. Here is the recipe for my favorite atol, which I hope you enjoy!
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ATOL DE ELOTE Traditionally, atol de elote is a hot drink and a weekend favorite in Guatemala City. Street vendors selling atol gather at church atriums, mercados abiertos (open markets), at special celebrations and even in the beds of pickup trucks with their large pots lined heavily with cloths to keep the drink hot. This version of the drink makes a delicious hot or cold dessert. Makes almost 2 cups 1 cup frozen fresh corn 1/2 cup cold water 2/3 cup skim or 1 percent milk 1/2 stick canela (Ceylon cinnamon) 1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water Adorno (Garnish) Use any of the following: Ground cinnamon Cooked corn kernels Berries Chantilly cream (not traditional, but delicious) In a blender, purée the corn, water and milk to a fine consistency. Put a mesh sieve over a small saucepan and strain the corn mixture through the mesh into the saucepan. Add the cin-
namon stick, sugar and salt and bring the mixture to a quick boil, stirring occasionally. Keep a close eye, as it can boil over easily. Simmer until aromatic, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat and gradually add the cornstarch liquid, stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered until the mixture is thick and bubbly (2 to 3 minutes). Control the thickness of the dessert by adding more or less cornstarch. For a thinner, more drink-like atol, add half of the amount of cornstarch suggested in this recipe. Serve immediately in cups with the garnish of your choice, or chill and serve cold.
Amalia’s Notes In Guatemala, cornstarch is not used when making atol de elote, the hot drink. The corn used for traditional atol de elote contains enough starch to thicken the drink. When you’re using frozen corn, you need to add a bit of cornstarch to help thicken it and to give it pudding-like texture. To make Chantilly cream: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioner’s sugar to taste. Whisk until the cream thickens to medium or stiff peaks.
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The Mona Lisa Revisited Revue: Your artist’s biography describes your work as “antithesis of the current image of anorexia.” How so? Barillas: It is a matter of taste and how one approaches the aesthetics. Some have achieved marvelous works featuring thin, anorexic bodies. El Greco, Giacometti, and others took it to the sublime. But a bountiful body brings with it many possibilities and angles worthy of being captured on canvas. Revue: I’ve noticed a lot of humor in your work. How would you describe this humor? Barillas: There’s no plan. If you perceive humor, certainly it is within whomever views it that 64
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Revue: What would you like people to take away from this exhibit? Barillas: I hope that this exhibit brings peace to their hearts, since it was made with much pain, but also with much love. Revue: How would the Mona Lisa herself respond to these paintings? How would Leonardo da Vinci respond? Barillas: Gioconda means “the smiling one,” and that’s how I think she would react—and Leonardo, beside her, would respond the same way.
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The year-seven students at the beach
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“All of our kids were so happy to get the chance to spend time with him during various school activities, including ball games and even a visit to our Garden of Hope!” Lamothe said. The organization says that without the school, things would be drastically different for the children. Later Wright-Phillips helped staff and volunteers from Education for the Children to build a new home for a woman who had been evicted. “It’s been hard work but really worthwhile,” Wright-Phillips tweeted to his followers. ...continued following page
in addition to education, nutritious meals, clean water, healthcare and safer homes. Wright-Phillips, who first came to see the kids eight years ago, arrived in Antigua the night of May 28 and spent the next morning playing with students at the School of Hope in Jocotenango. 70
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These very grateful students won’t be forgetting their trip to the beach for a long time. (photo by bessie byrne)
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On May 30, Wright-Phillips accompanied the school’s 50 year-seven students to the beach. Most of the children had never been to the beach before and only a handful knew how to swim. The waves were powerful, so the children just sat on the beach and let the broken waves wash over them. “The kids had an amazing time enjoying the beach and spending some quality time with Shaun,” said Adam Kinross, finance officer for Education for the Children. Natalie Hursey, the organization’s visitor and volunteer coordinator, said the trip was such an incredible experience for the children that they were radiating happiness the whole way home. Wright-Philips said he intends to keep supporting the school and that he hopes to visit again soon. The 32-year-old has played 36 times for England, including the 2010 World Cup. He recently completed a four-year contract with Queens Park Rangers. To donate or learn more about Education for the Children visit www.eftc.org.uk - Follow Bessie Byrne on Twitter @bessiebyrne
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the tax corner by John Ohe
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ifting involves receiving something for nothing. In certain situations, the U.S. government requires gift tax returns in order to assess whether there are any taxes owed. When does the gift tax not apply? **Gifts between spouses—both of whom are U.S. citizens. **Payments made on behalf of another person for medical and educational expenses are not taxed; however, payments have to be made directly by the gifting person—a great tax planning idea for grandparents. **A U.S. person makes a gift to any individual up to $14K per year—as many individuals as one likes.
When a person makes a gift that is outside of the above exclusions, the gift tax rules and IRS tax filings apply. Let’s take a look at a couple of examples: **U.S. citizen gifts to his/her nonU.S. citizen spouse—A gift up to $147K (during one’s lifetime) is allowed without triggering the gift tax rules. If one exceeds the limit, then a gift tax return must be filed (doesn’t mean you will owe taxes). **A foreigner gifts a U.S. citizen— Any gift above $100K from a foreign person (non-resident alien) triggers a filing requirement. Specifically, one must file Form 3520 with one’s tax return. Estate taxes have to do with assets left
behind upon one’s death. For 2015, U.S. citizens who leave behind more than $5.43 million are potentially subject to tax. Therefore, most of us don’t need to worry about U.S. estate taxes. However, some U.S. expats are affected by exceptions to the general rules. Similar to the gift tax, a U.S. citizen can bequeath an unlimited amount to a U.S. citizen spouse. However, the rule for a non-U.S. spouse recipient (including permanent residents) is different. **U.S. citizen bequeaths to his/her non-U.S. spouse—an inheritance up to $147K is deductible; however, any amount above the limit is not deductible, and counts toward the $5.43 million. The $147K is an ag-
This article was written by John Ohe (IRS enrolled agent and chartered financial analyst). John is a partner at Hola Expat, which specializes in preparing tax returns for U.S. expats. If you would like to submit a tax-related question, email: info@holaexpat.com. Disclaimer: The answers provided in this article are for general information, and should not be construed as personal tax advice. Tax laws and regulations change frequently, and their application can vary widely based on specific facts and circumstances. 76
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gregate figure that includes amounts gifted during the lifetime of the deceased. **A non-U.S. spouse is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy—the $147K limit includes any proceeds from a life insurance policy. Therefore, one course of action may be to put the policy under the name of the nonU.S. spouse, so that he/she is both the beneficiary and the policyholder (the U.S. spouse is the insured). The subject of gift and estate planning tax is probably more complicated than it should be. While most people are not subject to taxation, there are some filing requirements, which we’ve touched upon in this article. For more general information on the subject (although slightly outdated), take a look at: http://www.forbes. com/sites/janetnovack/2012/10/14/the-forbes-guide-toestate-planning/
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The National Rabin Ajaw Pageant cont. from page 19 close a marimba band began playing classic Guatemalan tunes like The Moon of Xela-Hu and The Train to Heaven. I saw the women readying the long banquet tables for the Paab’ank, the traditional Kek’Chi feast. Thinking that this would be an especially wonderful experience for Kintama, I asked Miss Vicky Santa Cruz, the coordinator of the entire event, if it might be possible for me to invite him to the meal. “Of course you are invited, you and friend el Chinito!” “Don’t call him that,” I laughed . “he might give you a nice karate chop just to prove that he’s not Chinese!” Vicky feigned a karate pose at which Kintama leaped upon here and gave her a big bear hug and kiss… all the princesses were was laughing shyly. They had taken a liking to this strapping Japanese sailor. From huge boiling cauldrons the women served up steaming bowls of Tiúl, a savory and very thick red soup along with a large piece of turkey served on a banana leaf. Kintama attacked food like a hungry seaman. He had already been given I don’t know how many glasses of boch, the regional wine made from sugar cane juice, corn masa and herbs and he was in flying form, chatting it up with all the princesses sitting beside him. I could see he was having the time of his life, as was I. 82
We were served gourds full of a steaming cacao-chile beverage and young girl attendants made sure that our cups were never empty. As the Paab’ank concluded all the women and girls retired to the pine needle covered dance floor and resumed dancing the Son and after watching them for a while Kintama looked at his watch and told me that he had to catch a bus for Semuc Champey. I walked him out to the main street, pointed him in the direction of the Central Park and after he gave me a big hug, we parted company. Later in the afternoon there was to be a Mayan Ceremony adjacent to the Calvary Chapel located on a bluff overlooking the city of Cobán ...cont. on following page
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may lead them to incline their vote to this particular princess. It is the Mayan Way, the Magic Way, the Nature Way that selects the best girl based upon a manifestation of spiritual power! As the flames receded, the Tata invited all present to approach the smoldering offering circle to receive his blessing. A few tourists present gladly accepted his invitation and as each approached he gave them a particularly colored cancel and bid them to add it to the offering. He then added a special blessing for each individual. The atmosphere was one of peace and togetherness and I could see that everyone was pleased. Finally Tata concluded, stirring the ashes one last time he bid us a pleasant evening and thanked everyone for their attendance. The culmination of the Rabin Cobán pageant took place the following evening at the INJUD Sports Complex auditorium. It was a miniature version of the much bigger Rabin Ajaw. Each princess took to the stage to show her expertise in Mayan language, custom and spirituality. After each had given her best the judges made their decision and the new Princesa Tezulutlán was crowned. Whether or not the sacred flame had a part in the final decision, I can not say. Only the judges. who confer in secret, know for sure. The Rabin Cobán pageant leads to the election of the Princesa Te-
zulutlán, who will represent Cobán in the Rabin Ajaw Pageant as part of the National Folkloric Festival held every year during the last weekend of July. Throughout the entire country of Guatemala similar local pageants take place selecting the regional princess, who will make their way to the national festival in Cobán at the end of July. The festival had it beginnings in 1969 when prominent Cobán citizens decided to convoke an event to celebrate the Kek’Chi culture including music, dance and the election of the first India Bonita Cobanera. Among the founders we should mention: Don Manuel Ramíres Hércules, Gerber Quirín, Maria Elana “Nana” Winter, Gerardo Yat, and Lesly Hempstead. The event was so popular that the next year they expanded it to include girls representing the entire municipality and the election of the first Princesa Tezulutlán. Such was the popularity of the second event among all the citizens of Alta Verapaz, so deep and profound are the Mayan cultural roots, that during the ensuing months the organizers become convinced of the need to expand the pageant to include participants from every province of Guatemala, and so the Rabin Ajaw Pageant was born. Today the annual National Folkloric Festival and the election of the Daughter of the Lord has become the paramount indigenous cultural event of the entire Mayan World.
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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 .......... 80 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 96 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 96 Hotel Catamaran ...................................... 96 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 88
R ESAU R AN TS / BARS Quetzaltenango Shai Long .................................................... 88 Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 88
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 Bonanza ....................................................... 95 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 95 Restaurante Chichoy ................................ 95 San Ricardo Farm & Restaurant ............ 94 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
Antigua Antigua FM ................................................... 74 El Chucho Feliz ..............................................50 Frank Salon .................................................... 49 Fumigadora Antigua ................................... 48 Funky Monkey .............................................. 53 Golden Studio ............................................... 49 Green Camp ...................................................47 Impact Hub ................................................... 32 Renta Autos de Guatemala ....................... 51 Valhalla Macadamia Farm ......................... 48 Wings .............................................................. 97
S H O PS Guatemala City Bernina (Sewing Center) ............................ 35 House & Green ...................... inside cover Super Verduras ..............................................37 Vivero Botanik, S.A. ......................................33 ANTIGUA Acana .............................................................. 50 Ay Robot Comics .......................................... 49 Casa de los Gigantes ................................... 47 Casa Del Tejido ..............................................28 Colibrí Textiles ...............................................49 De Museo ....................................................... 47 Ecofiltro .......................................................... 13 El Cafetalito ................................................... 7 El Mástil .......................................................... 3 Ferretería España ......................................... 48 Inola ................................................................ 49 Jadesmeralda Boutique ............................. 11 Joyería del Angel ................... back cover La Casa del Conde (books, etc) ................. 49 Orgánica ........................................................ 44 Pilandros ....................................................... 49 Quetzalí ......................................................... 49 The North Face ............................................. 1
C U LTU R A L Guatemala City El Attico .......................................................... 28 Museo Ixchel ................................................. 28 Museo Popol Vuh ......................................... 28 Antigua Chocomuseo ................................................. 28 Galería Arte y Color ..................................... 28 Galería Museo Centro de Arte Popular ... 28 La Antigua Galería de Arte ........................ 29 La Centuria Gallery ...................................... 27
Antigua Antigua’s Gym .............................................. 39 Ceiba Porta Hotel Spa ................................ 43 Centro Naturista Milpas Altas .................. 39 Centro Visual G & G ..................................... 43 Clinicas de la Cruz ....................................... 41 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Clinica Veterinaria Santa Teresa .............. 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 41 Dra. Patricia Cardona ................................. 42 Equinox Gym ................................................ 40 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 39 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 42 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ............41 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 43 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 42 Oasis Antigua Spa ...................................... 40 Optyma Esthetics ....................................... 39 Optyma Visión y Moda .............................. 41 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50
REA L ES TATE Antigua Rentals & Services ...................... 102 Barrio de Antonelli ..................................... 103 Carstens S.A. ................................................. 103 House For Sale ............................................. 101 REMAX Colonial ........................................... 101 Solutions Antigua ....................................... 103
TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours ............................................... 28 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 80 Maya Trails .................................................... 109 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 Mundo Joven ............................................... 80 Private Tours ................................................ 80 Tabarini Rent a Car ...................................... 51 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 88 Fish Guatemala (Parlama) ........................ 81 La Reunion Golf Resort .............................. 46 Pecza Rossa Private Buses ....................... 80 Rancho Carrillo ............................................ 2 Sailing Vacation ........................................... 96 Seakist Yacht Sales ...................................... 96 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 80
SCHOOLS Antigua International School .................. 29 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 45 Jabel Tinamit ................................................ 86
Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open. —Laura Bush
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1st PLACE by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest, July
“Esperando la Lluvia” by Elena Gaytán. Prize: Q200
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