REVUE November 2016

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine November 2016 Year 25, No. 9

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7th ANNUAL FOOD ISSUE

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CONTENTS

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guatemala insight by Elizabeth Bell

Dulces Típicos

Traditional Guatemala candy

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Amalia’s kitchen by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Splendid Table Celebrations

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

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

with recipe for a Festive Fruit Cocktail

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agriculture

by Anna Aspenson, Anna Watts and Erin Crandell

A Community Garden Sustainable project developed by Mayan Families

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cuisine by Kerstin Sabene

A Taste of Belize

A “melting pot” of many culinary influences

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community service

Food Sovereignty for Guatemlaa The Coffee Trust project in the Ixil region

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artist highlight

César Fortuny

Two upcoming exhibitions

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benefit by Maria Westfried

Businesses Helping Micro-Businesses organized by and for Namaste

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history by Nancy Ruiz Lee

The Queen Grave

The Legend of Vanushka

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PHOTO CONTEST “Food in Guatemala” All of the Nov. entrants can be seen at REVUEmag.com Here are the winners:

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Harry E. Diaz Solange Thibodeau Evelyn Gómez Silvia Escobar Guido De León Ana Gabriela Santisteban

travel by Kerstin Sabene

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

Deadline for the DEC. 2016 issue is NOV. 10th

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From the publishers

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

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ovember heralds the season of celebrations and holiday culinary delights. We hope you enjoy the sprinkling of photo contest entries with images of mouth-watering Food in Guatemala.

For those with a sweet tooth for traditional Guatemalan candy, Elizabeth Bell guides us through the many choices in Dulces Típicos. Amalia’s Kitchen opens the doors onto Splendid Table Celebrations and includes a recipe for a Festive Fruit Cocktail. Kerstin Sabine offers A Taste of Belize. Food for basic sustenance is an on-going challenge for many in people Guatemala. Mayan Families tells us how on every Wed., 11 indigenous women journey to the Community Garden and the Coffee Trust/Food Sovereignty for Guatemala explains how it trains women to take ownership of their own food production.

Then there is the haunting tale told by Nancy Ruiz Lee, The Queen Grave the legend of Vanushka, a 17-year-old girl who died of a broken heart. She most certainly will have plenty of visitors to her gravesite on Día de los Santos, Nov. 1.

Datebook (also available on all devices at TheAntiguaGuide.com) features the inauguration of work by master Guatemalan artist César Fortuny, plus other outstanding art and photographic exhibitions, musical concerts, dance, school vacation activities, conferences, lectures and workshops, a fashion show, tours and perhaps the not to be missed Avocado Festival at Casa Popenoe, fundraising events such the Carrera Familiar y Festival Medieval at La Antigua’s Green School, Namaste and the Art & Craft Sale by Amigos del Arte. Now if you need some arm-chair travel too, Kerstin Sabene takes us to the Itz’ana Resort & Residences located in Belize on the Placencia Peninsula.

Thanks for reading Revue, and have a great November.

— John & Terry Kovick Biskovich revuemag.com

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“Amalia’s Salsa Ingredients”

by Todd Buchanan

nos and besitos, all known as “dry confectionary.”

Guatemala Insight

by Elizabeth Bell

author/historian

Dulces Típicos C Traditional Guatemalan Candy

andy brings back memories of our childhoods and a sense of joy. It is engrained in our cultural heritage. We always associate candy with sugar, which may have originated in the Polynesian Islands over 5,000 years ago. It migrated to India, Alexander the Great took it to Ancient Greece and then Rome, and the Arabs took sugar cane to Spain and Portugal as a highly profitable crop. Introduced to the island of Hispaniola by Christopher Columbus in 1493, the crop flourished as he reported it grew faster there than any other place in the world! It was first cultivated in Guatemala by the Dominicans at Hacienda San Jerónimo in the 1550s. It is in all of the dulce típicos (popular candies) of Guatemala today.

Dulces típicos began very shortly after the Spanish arrived in Guatemala in 1524. Many of them are of Arabic ancestry, including bocadillos, nuégados, cocadas (cononut candies), mazapanes, (marzipans), canillas de leche (milk legs), colochos de guayaba (guava curls), huevos chimbo (candied eggs), frutas cristalizadas (candied fruit), zapotillos (zapotillo plums), tartaritas (tarlets), quiebradientes (hard taffy), pepitorias (pumpkin seeds), suspiros, paciencias, africa-

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References to a Confectionary Guild (Gremio de Confiteros) go as far back as 1613. Throughout Latin American, nuns (particularly those from Santa Clara and Capuchinas) made popular candies and other fabulous desserts for sale. With the arrival of coffee to the country in the 1870s, caramelos de café con leche were added.

Popular candies are also sold in front of churches for the local fiestas and fairs. After a visit to the local church, traditional Guatemalan candies are purchased. These include maletas de higo (candied figs), sweet potato, chilacayote (pumpkin), melcochas (pulled taffy) and ...continued page 70 photos: luis toribio

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Amalia’s Kitchen

Splendid Table

Celebrations

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text & photos by chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

s the end of the year approaches, I can’t help but think about the special celebrations that bring families together. As nostalgia sets in, I reminisce about the precious times I spent with my family while living in Guatemala, and every time I return to visit, it’s like I never left.

For me, the Day of the Dead and All Saints Day (Nov. 1 and 2) mark the beginning of the year-end special get-togethers where a unique meal is the center of the festivity. Having lost a beloved relative recently, I remind myself that death is as precious as life itself. Mystery is a personal journey that we all encounter when faced with the reality of our own mortality.

It is situations like these that bring our families closer together.

In the Latin tradition, grounded in religion and paired with pagan beliefs, el Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is indeed a celebration of life showcasing the deceased in unique ways. In Guatemala, we take the revelry from the house to the cemetery and back to the house. In Mexico, the ofrenda (shrine) is a creative altar of deceased loved ones or celebrities.

Here catrinas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls) are beautifully hand painted and decorated attractions dressed in customs often depicted performing life’s situations as if they were still alive.

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FIAMBRE

In Guatemala, fiambre (a 45+ ingredient culinary masterpiece) is the star dish along traditional desserts made with panela or piloncillo (raw sugar cane) and eaten as the main meal only for the Day of the Dead. The real celebration begins at least three days before as families source various and unique traditional ingredients needed to make the special cold dish from the markets, deli and grocery stores. The actual experience of preparing and making fiambre is as special as eating it. live and visit regularly. The Thanksgiving Day turkey, pumpkin pie and special trimmings are now part of the seasonal menus of many hotels and restaurants.

I can’t wait to prepare and enjoy the foods that I cherish for the holidays, such as fiambre, tamales and turkey. Meanwhile, here is a quick recipe for a festive drink to add color and fun to your menu this year. I wish you a delicious time and the very ...recipe on page 56 best holiday season!

Mexico celebrates with special treats made of sugar.

Sugar skulls, carefully decorated with colorful icing, are the delight of young and old. Although not meant to be eaten, they provide an opportunity to grasp the meaning of the holiday in a fun activity. Ofrendas often showcase the favorite meals of the deceased while the living feast on delicious morsels by region. My friends from Oaxaca and Puebla celebrate with tamales and mole. There is even a dedicated museum in Mexico City with the most colorful and creative works of art Day of the Dead themed.

Having become multicultural (from living in the U.S. and marrying a Dane), I can’t help but bring up another special holiday that I have noticed is gaining momentum here, especially in the La Antigua Guatemala region where a large community of Americans and Europeans

ÂĄBuen provecho!

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A Community

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very Wednesday, 11 indigenous women journey to a communal plot of land in San Antonio Palopó, perched above the shores of Lake Atitlán. There, the women grow rows of corn, amaranth, carrots, medicinal herbs and seasonal fruits. Each crop represents a chance for learning and health in a town that sorely needs these opportunities.

Six years ago, Hurricane Agatha destroyed thousands of families’ homes and livelihoods, and San Antonio has struggled to recover. Most families in this majority indigenous community live below the $2-a-day poverty line working as day laborers, which is inconsistent and often leaves them without enough income to provide a nutritious meal for their children.

Under a program designed and implemented

by Mayan Families, a local nonprofit organization; the Guatemalan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food; and the Peace Corps, these 11 women have learned crucial skills that have helped them become leaders in their families and in their community.

At the first session, the women gathered hesitantly in the garden, giggling and hiding behind their shawls. But after a year of workshops, they move confidently around the garden, inspecting

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Magdalena smiles as she works. For women like Magdalena, the garden is a sanctuary, providing both a safe space to learn and the opportunity for a better future for her family. photo by karina illovska/mayan families

the plants and adding water or fertilizer where necessary.

The group shares the labor of daily watering and tending the land and convenes weekly to plant seeds and discuss goals for the next week. Once the fruits, vegetables and medicinal herbs are ready to pick, the women evenly distribute the harvest.

The group uses all organic seeds, fertilizers and pesticides, a rarity in the region’s agriculture. Pesticides and fertilizers have harmed Lake Atitlán’s fragile ecosystem and have contributed to cyanobacteria growth, which is harmful to the lake’s residents. Most small farmers don’t have access to organic alternatives, but these women will now be able to share what they have learned and encourage use of organic materials in the future.

The community garden, provides a steady, reliable income and a schedule that corresponds to their children’s school hours.

“Everyone says that harvesting crops and managing land is a man’s job. Yet here we are doing that every day. Now I could find a job in the fields because I already have the skills,” said Blanca Estela, one of the participants.

Finding employment is especially difficult for indigenous women in San Antonio, who might only speak their indigenous language, Kaqchikel, and who most likely did not study past primary school.

“I left school because I did not understand. And because I was afraid,” said Magdalena,* who only speaks Kaqchikel. “But it is very difficult to find work. Sometimes I have some, but many times there is none. Here without Spanish, there is no work.”

Magdalena struggled to find odd jobs to provide for her family, from backbreaking work like carrying firewood to beading cintas, the traditional headband worn by women of San Antonio, earning less than $2 for two days’ work.

Women work in the community garden plot weekly, with Mayan Families staff Zusana (center) photo by Karina Illovska/Mayan Families

Magdalena’s husband is an alcoholic and cannot work to help Magdalena support her five children. The three oldest children, 14, 17, and 20, all had to drop out of school to find work as day laborers to help support the family. Alcohol abuse is common in San Antonio, as is domestic abuse. Any type of steady employment can be a lifeline for a woman in a situation like Magdalena’s.

Now, Magdalena works as a caretaker at the community garden, which provides a steady, reliable income and a schedule that corresponds to her children’s school hours. Many of the other women also hope that the skills they learn in the garden will lead to fulltime employment.

The program also focuses on nutrition education and teaching the importance of fresh food. One in four Guatemalan children is chronically malnourished, a number that rises to almost 70 percent within indigenous communities like San Antonio. With access to fresh, nutritious foods, and knowledge about their importance, the women are at the front lines of the fight against malnutrition in Guatemala.

The nutrition workshops are presented as games or activities, like making a fruit salad or medicinal teas, that encourage the women to work together as they learn. In April, the women received a takehome box garden starter kit. The women customized their boxes ...continued page 82 21

Cordenons is a graduate of the University of Gastronomic Sciences from the Piedmont region of Italy. He is also a staunch supporter of the Slow Food Movement, which began there over 25 years ago in protest of a growing fast food culture. The movement’s goal is to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and to encourage farming of plants and livestock native to a country’s local ecosystem.

A Taste of Belize text and photos by Kerstin Sabene

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y mouth was watering just thinking about all of the succulent fresh seafood I’d be savoring when I arrived in Placencia, Belize. Spiny lobster, hogfish, grouper, lionfish and queen conch to name but a few. For locals here, fishing is one of the oldest and most important means of earning a living and still plays a major role in the country’s economy and culture.

As I quickly came to realize, Belizean cuisine is a melting pot of many culinary influences and cooking techniques, including Mexican, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, Mayan and British. “A truly distinctive Belizean cuisine doesn’t really exist,” said Enrico Cordenons, food and beverage supervisor for Itz’ana Resort & Residences in Placencia.

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Prosciutto wrapped grouper in a coconut- jalapeno reduction served with pineapple salsa - Maya Beach Hotel Bistrot

Because he believes passionately in the support and sustainability of the local food economy, Cordenons intends to make Itz’ana an active player in this movement by sourcing as many products as possible from within a 150-mile radius of Placencia. “Local is always better,” he emphasized, adding that the only direct way to understand a place is to eat the local food.

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Food Sovereignty for Guatemala A girl poses in front of a food shop in the Ixil region of Guatemala

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Update from The Coffee Trust

offee is grown on some of the world’s richest lands, yet most coffee farmers cannot properly feed their families. Before relying on cash from coffee, families grew their own food on the same land. Their ancient knowledge of agriculture and how to grow and prepare nutritious foods was passed down from generation to generation. However, the lure of cash for coffee drew families away from their traditional lifestyles and that knowledge was lost. Farmers have since become dependent upon coffee and other cash crops for all their needs.

The Coffee Trust, a nonprofit organization that helps coffee farmers overcome poverty, has a Food Sovereignty Project in the Ixil region of Guatemala that focuses on reintroducing the ancient agricultural skills farmers have lost. The project trains women to take ownership over their own food production and be liberated from their reliance on cash from coffee for food.

Families in the program learn to plant and maintain gardens, prepare nutritious foods, raise hens for eggs, produce compost, use medic-

The project trains women to take ownership over their own food production and be liberated from their reliance on cash from coffee for food. inal plants, and apply effective microorganisms (probiotics for plants) to improve soil and crop health.

Participants also learn to build efficient stoves to prevent smoke inhalation from in-home, open-fire cook stoves, which cause respiratory illnesses. They also learn to use water filters to reduce easily preventable water-borne disease. ...continued page 66 23

DateBook Datebook NOVEMBER 2016

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

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Wed., through Wed. 9th, 8:3012:30/2pm GREEN CAMP Vacation school for kids (2-14 years old).

A one-stop shop vacation school for ages 2-14. Experiential learning with specialty classes immersed in nature. Open inscription with weekly options. Sign up now!

Tel: 4060-0023. Antigua Green School, Finca La Azotea, Jocotenango (see pg. 6)

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Tues. DÍA DE TODOS SANTOS (All Saints Day) Giant kites are flying in many towns, including Santiago and Sumpango Sacatepéquez. Guatemalans prepare fiambre, visit cemeteries and bring flowers to honor departed family members and friends. Most banks and businesses will be closed. Countrywide

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Tues. EXPO COMICS by Daniel San Juan and Rodrigo Wyss. An approach to the world of comics in Guatemala that explores this literary and artistic medium. Through Sun., 27th. Museo Miraflores, 7a calle 21-55, z. 11, Guatemala City

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Wed. DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS (Day of the Dead) Guatemalans remember their departed loved ones. Countrywide

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Wed., 7:30pm ART featuring work

by Claude Jeanmart (France). Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, 5a calle 10-55, z.

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Wed., 6:30pm (Spanish) ACTIVITY FOR KIDS (ages 8-14) El Museo a Oscuras, stories told by Antonio González. Q100, guided visit includes flashlight and milk candy skulls workshop. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Sat., 5-10pm (English/Spanish) BENEFIT Bingo Night, great prizes and some fabulous grand prizes! Special prices for food and drink, families welcome! Q50 entrance, includes 1 bingo card. All proceeds benefit Open Windows Learning Center. Casa Blanca Hotel y Restaurante, 5a av. sur #13, La Antigua

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Sat, 10am-1pm Theatre Casting Call for youngsters and teens ages 5-18 for “A 21st Century Christmas Carol”. More info at the Antigua Theatre Company Facebook page. Also, a reach out for assist on stage management, publicity, set design/building, props, music etc. (kids/adults). The Antigua Green School, Finca La Azotea, La Antigua

Thurs., 7pm ART Retrospectiva, 35 años de pintura by Rosamaría Pascual de Gámez, through Sun., 20th. Salón Cultural de la Parroquia San Martín de Porres (tel: 5201-1633), 2a calle 21-54, z. 15, Vista Hermosa 2, Guatemala City

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Sat. ART Recent works by Alfredo García, through Wed., 30th. Galería El Attico, Salón del Coleccionista, 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City

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Sat. ART A Doble Semiótica by Alejandro Ramírez Aldana and Brandon Alejandro Ramírez, through Wed., 30th. Galería El Attico, Sala Principal, 4a av. 15-45, z. 14, Guatemala City

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Sun., 9am-3pm BENEFIT Medieval Family Fun Run & Music Festival The fantasy 3-kilometer fun run with participants dressed as medieval knights. Also, enjoy live music, food, raffles, fun for the whole family! Q100, adults/ Q50, children. Proceeds go towards the purchase of musical instruments and music school scholarships for impoverished (and talented) children in neighboring communities. For more info., antiguagreenschool@gmail.com, tel: 4060-0023. Antigua Green School, La Antigua

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Mon., through Fri., 11th (Spanish) WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Mon., 7th-Jugando al Arqueólogo; Tues., 8th-Conocimientos Ancestrales; Wed., 9th-Pintando en la Cueva; Thurs., 10thAnimales en la Cultura Maya; Fri., 11th-Juguetes de Antaño. Q50 per day.

Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the Dec. 2016 edition by Nov. 10 You can also view DATEBOOK online at TheAntiguaGuide.com/calendar

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Mon., 6pm ART Inauguration/ cocktail Convergencias 2016, sculpture and painting by Colectivo 5A and El Sindicato, transforming inert materials into works of art. Through Fri., 11th. Museo Ixchel, 6a calle final z. 10, Guatemala City

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) SERES Guatemalan Youth Dream Big for Sustainable Communities. Winners of the 2015 UNESCO-Japan Prize for Education for Sustainable Development, SERES trains unlikely leaders: young people on the front lines of enormous political, social, environmental and economic changes, making a stand for justice and equality for people and the planet. Since 2009 SERES has worked with more than 2,500 young people across Guatemala and El Salvador building a network of activists change makers, movers and shakers. Join us and learn how these young leaders who are empowered with their own sense of urgency and a desire to create change are addressing sustainable development goals and changing the status quo. 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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Wednesdays., 16th & 23rd, 10am-12pm (Spanish) COURSE Arte en los Templos del Occidente Guatemalteco by Anibal Chajón. Three sessions and a guided visit. Q875/Q660, students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

Wed., 8am RESTAURANT RACE XV Carrera de las Charolas. Waiters, waitresses and bartenders balance a tray of beverages while they run a designated course along the streets of Antigua for cash prizes. Organized by La Fonda de la Calle Real. Starts at the Central Park, La Antigua

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Wed., 6pm — (English) SLIDE SHOW ANTIGUA: BEHIND THE WALLS with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a onehour presentation with vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Q50 per person. Questions encouraged. Autographed books available. Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua

AVOCADO FESTIVAL Nov. 10 & 12 at the Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua Celebrating Wilson Popenoe

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Thurs. 4pm (Spanish) TALKS by experts on the life of Wilson Popenoe and his agriculture legacy including details of his first field trip to Guatemala in 1916.

Ultimately he would identify 23 strains of avocados proclaiming, “Antigua must be considered one of the greatest centers of avocado culture in tropical America ...”

5:30pm EXHIBITIONS twenty watercolors by Irma de Lujan illustrating Popenoe’s avocado samples that were presented to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture in 1919; also on exhibit, illustrated pictorials of Wilson Popenoe’s trip searching for the best avocado in the world (1916-1917).

Sat., 11am Local Restaurants prepare 12 delicious food samplings using avocados as the main ingredient, participants are then invited to vote for their favorite one.

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Thurs. FUNDRAISER Party Like A Girl and Shine to benefit SERniña, a grassroots organization based out of La Antigua that focuses on guiding and inspiring girls and young women to reach their full potential (communications.sernina@gmail.com). SERniña celebrates the unique talents of women and also addresses important gender issues.

Come and have a great time at fun-filled and dynamic party. Guests are invited to wear whatever makes them shine (glitter, sequins, metallic colors). Las Vibras, 5a av. norte, La Antigua

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Wed., 5pm PHOTOGRAPHY To celebrate Fotokids 25th-anniversary, this inspirational and lifechanging non-profit working with youth affected by poverty and violence is presenting a new photographic exhibition of innovative work by the Fotokids Staff, all of whom are Fotokids alumni. Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Sat., 4pm ART Arte del Niño para el Niño this exceptional event is an exhibition/sale of works by young artists to benefit the gallery’s children’s art program. Open daily, 9:30am6:30pm, tels: 7832-8125/4421-7956. Casa para las Artes Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #31 La Antigua

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Thurs., 6:30pm ART El Tren Primavera by Carlos Pérez, through Wed., 30th. Fundación G&T Continental, Galería del Centro, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Sat., 5pm ART Inauguration/ cocktail Bocetos e Historias of painting and illustrations by Elvira Méndez. “Almost all have been an inspiration and interpretation of literary works by Guatemalan writers of stories for young children or the beginning series of paintings. These works are drafts or original elements drawn in pencil or ink and color tests; they are sketches that keep the essence of the first stroke, the first idea and I have saved them over the years and decided present them in an intimate and friendly atmosphere.” Cocktail. Angeline, 2a calle poniente #3, La Antigua

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Wed., 6pm BENEFIT Businesses Helping Micro-Businesses with over 70 Guatemalan businesses in support of Fundación Namaste Guatemaya. Namaste invites you to enjoy delicious food samplings provided by more than 10 Antigua restaurants plus a silent auction offering over 50 very special items to choose from. Pre-event ticket purchase Q250 p/p; Q400/2 tickets, at the door, Q300 p/p as available. All proceeds benefit Namaste, www.namastedirect.org. More info., contact karen@namaste-direct.org, tel: 30427865. For more details see related article on pg. 40. Casa Convento Concepción (4a calle oriente #41, La Antigua

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Sat., 6pm ART Inauguration cocktail of Don Quixote by esteemed Guatemalan artist César Fortuny. Santo Domingo del Cerro, La Antigua; there will also be a simultaneous exposition of the master’s work titled Andanzas, Amores, Aventuras y Tradiciones within the gallery space at the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, 3a calle oriente 28-A, La Antigua (See article on pg. 28)

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datebook highlight Saturday, Nov. 12, 6pm ART Inauguration cocktail of Don Quixote by esteemed Guatemalan artist César Fortuny. Santo Domingo del Cerro, La Antigua; There will also be a simultaneous exposition of the master’s work titled Andanzas, Amores, Aventuras y Tradiciones within gallery space at the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, 3a calle oriente 28-A, La Antigua

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Art and the Artist

aster Guatemalan artist César Fortuny was born in Cuilapa, Santa Rosa in 1944. He has presented solo and group exhibitions in Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, the United States, Oslo, Israel, Korea, and Taiwan.

His painting career has always been the message of environmental protection through its themes of flora and fauna often combined within Mayan archaeological sites. Following are some quotes by the artist.

To young people, I tell them that the art is very serious and truly demanding. To have a privileged place in this field is very difficult and the art market can be very negative. I also tell them that, in some way, ignore the criticisms. What aspiring artists create is unique … go forward with a firm and positive step.

Also, I grant a lot of importance to love, because having a strong and powerful women, my Dulcinea, by my side, has been a great part of my success and happiness.

Helping less fortunate people has been part of my artistic career.

I consider the mural I painted at Banco Industrial to have been my biggest challenge thus far.

Well, throughout my career, I have always painted Don Quijote because I find this character very intriguing. Sometimes human beings require a certain madness in order to live passionately and achieve greater things.

Since the age of 13 I have had a passion for painting, sculpture and classical music.

As a young man I studied drawing, graphic design and architecture at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and worked on the design of Guatemala’s National Theater under the direction of Eng. Efraín Recinos.

The highly-acclaimed mural The Traditions of Guatemala located at Banco Industrial in Guatemala City measures 15 meters high by 10 meters around.

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Painting birds, bells, horses, fruits, jars, Antigua domes, etc. represents my own freedom, the colorful life that I have always tried to live, my respect for nature and the acknowledgement and recognition of Guatemalan culture.

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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

Maya Archaeology

REVUE Photo Contest December We invite you to participate in our MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST for December 2016 with the theme: PLACES OF WORSHIP in Guatemala Please send ONE (1) HIGH RES photo with caption/location and your name & website for the credit line to: photos@revuemag.com There will be prizes for winning photos including Q200 for both 1st Place categories. More information at REVUEmag.com Submissions entered by the 14th of Noviembre will be eligible.

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Colonial Art

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

Te invitamos a participar en nuestro CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO de Diciembre 2016 con el tema: Lugares de Adoración en Guatemala Enviar UNA (1) foto en ALTA RESOLUCIÓN con el título, lugar donde fue tomada, su nombre y el sitio web para el crédito a: photos@revuemag.com Habrá premios para las fotos ganadoras, incluye Q200 para los dos primeros lugares. Para más información REVUEmag.com Serán elegibles las fotos que se reciban hasta el 14 de Noviembre de 2016 29

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BUSINESSES SUPPORTING MICRO-BUSINESSES Join over 70 businesses for a reception with 10 restaurants donating a taste of their finest cuisine, and a silent auction from your favorite local businesses!

WHERE: Casa Convento Concepción, 4a calle oriente #41, La Antigua WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 6:00pm COST: Q250 per person (Q400 for 2 tickets) Q300 on day of the event (if available) Ticket includes 1 sampling from each participating restaurant and 1 drink TICKET SALES: Namaste (2a avenida sur #61-C, La Antigua) or Café Condesa (at the Central Park) Online with Credit Card: http://namastedirect.org/get-involved/donate/ ($33/ticket or $53 for 2) More Information: karen@namaste-direct.org tel: 3042-7865 namastedirect.org Viaventure Ceiba Porta Spa REVUE YogaAntigua Tierra & Lava Prana Centro Holistico Villas B’alam Ya Greicy Catering Paredon Surf House

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Sponsors L’Unique Salon & Spa Kurtis Brand Art Ocelot Welsh Tavern Antigua Canopy Tours Impact Hub Antigua La Iguana Perdida

Marina Designs Doña Luisa Xicotencatl Earth Lodge Ecofiltro Hola Expat Pensativo House Hotel

Antigua Tours GI-Superfoods Amigos del Arte Good Hotel Sor Juana Jade Maya Lush BalamBe Kakaw

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La Cueva de Panza Verde

El Establo

Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Margie Sheran (Classical & Modern Piano). Q35 cover

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

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

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

Thursdays, Oct. 20 & 27 8-10pm — Nelson Lunding (piano and vocals). Q35 cover Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban Trio (Piano, congas, flute). Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Z’Eduardo Martins (Samba Jazz). Q35 cover

14 calle 5-08, zona 10, Guatemala City

RATTLE ‘N HUM

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

Los Tres Tiempos

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

Wednesdays and Saturdays — Different guest artists

Sundays — 2-5pm: Live music: Bolero

EPICURE RESTAURANT Del Arco Restaurant

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

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

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

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

Fridas

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

Trova Jazz

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

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

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Friday, Nov. 25 — Jonathan Méndez presents his new work, Todo lo que Tengo.

Thursdays — Mazacumba Beats

Rainbow Café

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

Free Live Music Nightly from 7:30pm Mondays, 7:30pm — Different Guest Musicians.

Tuesdays, 7:30pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Wednesdays, 7:30pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by different musicians; come along and show your skills and get a free Rainbow shot!

Thursdays, 7:30pm — Different Guest artists Fridays, 7:30pm — Different guest musicians host the night!

Saturdays, 7:30pm — Gravity: Reggae and more, Latino sounds Sundays, 7:30pm — Jon Fritz plays acoustic guitar and sings as a solo act. His style is classified as “classic rock in English”. He has been in the music entertainment business for over 20 years and his 250+ song catalog is a testament to his talent and versatility.

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

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

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

Las Palmas

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

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

Arrin Cuan

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

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

Sundays — Live marimba music

Caoba Farms

Tel: 7832-9201 5a av sur final, La Antigua

Saturdays during the Farmer’s Market — 9am-3pm Guest Musicians

Kape Paulinos

tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán

Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

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Sat., 4-7pm ART Celebrating its 20 year anniversary La Antigua Galería has discovered and promoted unique and varied artists from Guatemala and the Americas starting with representing 14 artists to over 60 artists today including showcasing new artists. Your attendance and support has been a pleasure, and if you have yet to visit the gallery, what better time! Many of the artists it represents will be showing new work which will include paintings, sculpture, prints and more, through the end of Dec. The majority of the artists will be present.

La Antigua Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua

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Sat, 7:30pm PIANO RECITAL by Le Ray with special dinner offering French cuisine. Info., reservations, tel: 7832-8910. Organized by Alianza Francesa (www.afantigua.org.gt). Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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

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

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Thurs., 4pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE Las estructuras hidráulicas del siglo XVII en el convent de La Antigua Guatemala by Alberto Garín.

Q30/Q15, students & tourist guides.

Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua

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Thurs., 7:30 MUSIC Concierto de Electrocuerdas. Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, 5a calle 10-55, z.

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Fri., 9am & Sat. 19th, 6pm WORKSHOPS / INTERACTIVE SESSIONS / FESTIVITIES Antigua10x is a two-day event that brings together entrepreneurs, thinkers and changemakers from around the world. Attendees will come away with a sense of how they can create 10x results in their communities. Tickets $77.47, available at www.antigua10x.com. Antigua International School, Km. 74.8, Ruta 14, La Antigua Fri. thru Sat. 26th (English) RETREAT Sacred Expression Women’s Retreat meditation, yoga and self-exploratory writing in a women’s circle. (More Info., aimee@thestorytellerwithin.com & www.thestorytellerwithin.com) Villa Sumaya, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Lake Atitlán

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

Café Bar Meals Drinks

Books & Exhibitions • Live Music Thur-Sat Vía 6, 3-55, Z. 4, Guatemala City Resv: 2334-1241

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In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is strength, in water there is bacteria. —David Auerbach

LIVE MUSIC at El Establo 14 calle 5-08, zona 10, Guatemala City

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

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

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

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

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Fri., 10am (Spanish) CONFERENCE El cambio climático desde el punto de vista de las mujeres Mayas (Climate change from Maya women’s point of view). Coffee and breakfast free. Organized by Alianza Francesa. 2a av. sur #18, La Antigua

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Sat., PARTY Rainbow Cafe celebrates its 24th anniversary with party specials on drinks, cake & coffee; 8pm live music, dance performances and more! Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Sat., 8pm CONCERT Pink Floyd Sinfonico Tribute with special guest Loreli McBroom, directed

by Gabriel Gil, orchestrated by OR, The Pop. Tickets Q325, avail. on www.todoticket.com. Performance at the incredible Ermita de la Santa Cruz, La Antigua

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Tues., Fri., 24 & Tues., 29 (Spanish)WORKSHOP FOR KIDS (8-12 years old) Manos Sobre Arcilla Tues., 22nd Imagina y modela tus piezas; Fri., 24th Modela tus animals favoritos; Tues., 29th Modela objetos de Navidad. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City Wed., 6:30pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE Retos de la Investigación y Gestión del Patrimonio Cultural Sumergido en Colombia by Juan Guillermo Martín. Q30/Q15 for students with carnet. Museo Popol Vuh (tel: 2338-7836), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Thurs. THANKSGIVING DAY, a special menu for brunch & dinner offered by several restaurants, including the Camino Real, Mesón Panza Verde, El Convento and Las Palmas. Countrywide

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK ARCAS 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. ARCAS has also branched out to include environmental education, protected area management, marine turtle conservation, sustainable community development, ecotourism and reforestation. ARCAS’s three main project sites are located in Guatemala City, the remote northern department of Petén and the Hawaii area of the southern Pacific Coast. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua 38

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Sat., 3pm FASHION SHOW Alwina Design presents Kids Catwalk Fashion for boys and girls (2-12 years old). El Viejo Café, 6a av. norte #12, La Antigua

La Antigua Galería de Arte Congratulations on your 20 Year Anniversary!

Sat., 9am-1pm BENEFIT ART & CRAFT SALE by Amigos del Arte. Paintings, garden art, felt vessels, felt purses, jewerly, Christmas decorations, furniture, games for children, food & beverage. San Pedro El Alto #48-A, La Antigua

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nuestras manos. Garantizamos un Servicio de Carga Consolidada, semanal, puerta a puerta desde Miami a Guatemala. Contáctenos y compruebe porque somos lo mejor opción.

In Nola

Fabrics by the yard Ceramic-Jewelry, Wood-Leather & More Telephones:

2367-2424 - 2337-4498

18 Calle 21-31, z. 10 Blvd. Los Próceres - www.in-nola.com The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity. —Walt Whitman

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Safe Passage/Camino Seguro combating poverty through education empowers the poorest at-risk children of families working in the community of the Guatemala City garbage dump. Its primary focus is on creating opportunities and dignity through the power of education. Children and parents discover that, through their own efforts, they can move beyond extreme poverty. Come and learn more about its efforts to provide hope and opportunities for the Safe Passage children and their families. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to this NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832- 1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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SEWING CENTER • CENTRO DE COSTURA • NAH CENTER

CLOSING SALE -- LOTS OF DISCOUNTS!

REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS 13 calle 5-24, z. 9, Guatemala City Tel: 2332-4017 Life is a combination of magic and pasta.

—Federico Fellini Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate.

—Jo Brand

Wed., 7:30pm (Spanish) THEATER Doce Calle Esquina. Q20. Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, 5a calle 10-55, z. 1, Guatemala City

Fettucini Alfredo is macaroni and cheese for adults.

—Mitch Hedberg

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drinks. To top off the night, Fernando’s Café will make a special chocolate dessert. New restaurant sponsors include Antigua newcomers Montagu and O’Tapas, Pappy’s BBQ as well as longtime Antigua favorite Welten (employee owned) and the very special Mesón Panza Verde.

Cafe Fernando preparing their custom-made chocolate creation, only available at Namaste’s event.

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This fundraiser has a unique and engaging concept. More than 10 Antigua restaurants have agreed to generously donate a delicious sample portion of their food at the event for our donors, and over 50 local businesses have contributed to the super deals available at the silent auction held during the event. Last year this same concept was a big success for all who participated. Local businesses loved contributing, and the donors loved 40

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the food and auction deals. This year we aim to double participation, and to accommodate the crowd we have moved to a larger location provided by our sponsor, Casa Convento Concepción.

Returning restaurant sponsors that will provide scrumptious samples are Como Como, Tres Tiempos, Angeline, Café Condesa and La Fonda de la Calle Real. Ilegal Mezcal, Rainbow Café and M&M Events (Micho’s Gastro Pub) are contributing specialty

Returning silent auction gifts and sponsors include a yoga package from Yoga Antigua, a luxurious couple’s massage from Ceiba Porta Spa, Antigua Canopy Tours, Ecofiltros, Hola Expat tax packages, Jade Maya jewelry, Golden Studio hair salon certificate, a beautiful scarf from Kakaw designs and gift baskets from Yogi-Superfoods and Fernando’s Café (chocolate and coffee). New auction sponsors include K Marina Designs (handmade leather goods, made with care, made to last) from the talented Kendra McLaughlin, and Tierra & Lava (luxury, ethical, vegan skin and hair care).

Returning hotel and meal package deals at the auction are from Sor Juana Boutique Hotel, Earth Lodge and Lush Atitlán in San Marcos La Laguna. New hotel and meal pack...continued page 84

Café Fernando proudly shines with their desserts at the Namaste fundraiser

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Counseling for Adults & Adolescents

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

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Santa Lucía and 4a calle), to join Chrissy Methmann for a tour of the Municipal Market. Info. & reservations, charlychrissy@gmail.com La Antigua TOUR (English) Thursdays, 8:30am Niños de Guatemala Ciudad Vieja, you’ll see where many families work and live.

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

T H R O U G H O U T T HE M O N T H FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 9am-3pm enjoy fun activities for the whole family incl. live music, local producers, great food, craft beers, natural drinks and much more! Free hourly shuttle service to the farm/Antigua, 10am-3pm, pick up on the corner of 4a av. & 5a calle, corner of Cathedral.

FARM update In season — maiz (popcorn, tortillas & animal feed), pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, Hass avocados, corghum, tangerines and cherimoyas (anonas).

Seasonal planting — carrots, beets. collards, kale, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, leafy greens, chard and cauliflower.

(For more info., incl. tours and volunteer opportunities, visit www.theantiguaguide.com/ caoba-farms/) 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

p l a n a h e a d - DE C E M B E R BALLET Dec. 3, 6pm featuring a performance organized by Escuela de Danza Gilda Jolas. Tickets, pre-sale Q35 (Calle del arco #25), and Q45 the day of the event. Ruinas de San Jerónimo, Calzada Santa Lucía norte final, La Antigua

TOUR (English) Sat., 10-11am & Thurs., 3-4pm We are an English-language academy in Pastores, and we want to show you around our town, made famous for its bootmakers. We are 5 minutes from Antigua. Free. For more info., tel: 78311803 or email alisdereyes@gmail.com TOUR Visit beautiful avocado orchards on a familyrun finca, enjoy freshly-made guacamole and more. For info. & reservations, tel: 5126-7940.

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Hospital Privado

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

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

24-hour Emergency Service hpantigua@gmail.com

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

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

Av. de La Recolección #4, La Antigua (in front of the bus station) PBX: 7790-2000 Fax: 7790-2010

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

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

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

(502) 2261-6875

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

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Traveling through Guatemala in 1917

r. Wilson Popenoe writes from Guatemala City, January 18, 1917, as follows: I am just back from a successful trip through the Highlands. Our route was as follows: From Guatemala City to Chimaltenango the first day, stopping there overnight and riding the second day to Tecpan. Here we spent a day, and then rode to Panajachel, where we spent another day and rode to Sololá, thence to Totonicapan. Here we spent a day and then rode to Quezaltenango, where we spent two days, and then walked to San Felipe, whence we took the railroad to Mazatenango, stopped there a day, and came on back to Guatemala City.

It was a very interesting trip but one of the coldest propositions I have met in a long time. Between Sololá and Totonicapan we rode at midday for several miles over a plateau just below 10,000 feet in elevation, where the ice had not yet melted in the puddles beside the road. And this in the Tropics! For about a week we were above 7,000 feet nearly all the time, and of course I was on the lookout for avocados. — Excerpts (1913-1919) from PLANT IMMIGRANTS Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introductions. Bureau of Plant Industry, Dept. of Agriculture (see page 25 DateBook event listing “Avocado Festival”)

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General Dentistry Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implants Oral Rehabilitation TMJ Therapy Jaw Surgery Teeth Whitening Orthodontics

Dr. Luis RamĂ­rez, 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.

Tel: 7832-6002 info@maxillofacialcentre.com

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

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

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

Medical Clinics & Diagnostics General Medicine • Pediatric OB/GYN • Mammogram • Ultrasound X-Rays • Densitometry • Lab We accept major credit cards So, when it comes to eating healthy, it’s just doing the right thing. And it’s not something you have to do 365 days a year, but I think it’s something you have to do 25 days a month.

Let’s put it that way. —Mike Ditka I spent my childhood eating. The only exercise I got was trying to twist off the cap of a jar of mayonnaise.

—Richard Simmons

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

7832-7274 REVUE le ofrece el costo más bajo por ejemplar para promocionar su negocio.

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La Antigua Guatemala Manufacturer & Exporter

Open daily 9am to 6pm

7a calle oriente #18 - Tel: (502) 7832-0685 - 7832-4656 Fax: 7832-4659 - info@casadelosgigantes.com www.casadelosgigantes.com

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

English, French, Spanish Spoken * Gas anesthesia

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

If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. —Bob Hope I always say that kindness is the greatest beauty that you can have. —Andie MacDowell

TIENDA SOLIDARIDAD Proceeds Benefit Animal Welfare Programs Second-hand store featuring clothing, shoes, purses, lots of great books (English & Spanish), jewelry, artwork, armoires, house & kitchen wares, and more

2a Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624, 5732-4808 Cynthia Burski, D.V.M. / Hugo Sican Pelen, D.V.M.

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

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

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

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Fine Handmade Textiles & Home Decor

Once you have to start counting calories, it takes away from the joy of eating. —Mireille Guiliano

There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate. —Linda Grayson

You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans. —Ronald Reagan

The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up for the acts of greed in the headlines. —Charles Kuralt

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One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. —Luciano Pavarotti

Popcorn for breakfast! Why not? It’s a grain.

It’s like, like, grits, but with high self-esteem.

—James Patterson

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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

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FestivE fruit Cocktail

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conch soup or escabeche, a Belizeanstyle chicken soup made with lots of exotic spices, fresh chicken and lime.

I tried the Creole lobster, which was succulent and spiced to perfection with just a hint of Belizean hot pepper sauce and a variety of other intense flavors. Mmmm, so delicious.

I can’t wait to return to Placencia.

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A Taste of Belize cont. from page 22 of a delicate fish prepared in a coconut sauce with fresh local herbs,” said Cordenons. He seemed particularly fond of the lionfish, which he explained is very special and takes great skill to prepare. It’s also expensive but provides a good income to local fishermen. While I was unable to hit all of Placencia’s eating hot spots, word on the street was that Rumfish y Vino was one of the better restaurants to feast on lionfish when it’s in season.

Most of the restaurants in Placencia are located at the southern end of the peninsula closer to the harbor. Changing seasonal menus focus on traditional and international seafood dishes, featuring locally sourced ingredients, such as vegetables from organic farms and fresh, line-caught fish.

A first for me during my delightful culinary adventure was the discovery of hogfish at the Mojo Lounge & Bartique. It was prepared in a traditional Mayan style, brushed with a light aioli sauce and then wrapped and baked to perfection in a banana leaf with sweet red peppers, tomato and onion. The hogfish was tender and flaky and just melted in my mouth.

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Food Sovereignty cont. from page 23 Just as these practices were passed down, The Coffee Trust’s training program passes along these practices from farmer to farmer and family to family, building trust between neighbors and empowering communities.

The Coffee Trust believes that when farmers learn from each other, they empower themselves with their own knowledge and a belief in their own power to dictate their future.

“I started preparing my garden, and with help I sowed my vegetable seeds. Now I don’t buy vegetables. I use the vegetables in my garden. And my son and I eat six eggs a week from my two hens,” said Magdalena Rivera Ramírez, a Food Sovereignty Project participant.

The Food Sovereignty Project is a multilevel program: Level 1: When a woman first joins the program she learns how to compost, produce and use effective microorgan-

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isms, and grow her own family vegetable garden. Once she has a full, healthy garden, she learns how to build a chicken coop.

Level 2: When the coop has been built, she receives 10 chicks from another woman in the program who has already successfully raised her hens. When the chicks have grown and every member of the household can eat one egg per day, extra eggs are sold for added income.

Level 3: When a participant has successfully grown a garden, raised hens, and is earning income from egg sales, she participates in a cuchubal. A cuchubal is a Guatemalan tradition in which a group of women pool their savings each month and one woman is selected to receive the funds. She can use the money to purchase an efficient, ventilated stove or water filter.

The same practice takes place monthly until everyone has an efficient stove and a water filter.

When one-third of the community has taken control over its own food production, the Food Sovereignty Project will be selfsustaining. The participants will take over the training, and The Coffee Trust will move on to train another community.

The long-term vision is for the Ixil region to become a training center for other coffee-growing communities around Guatemala and elsewhere. Despite being one of the poorest coffee-growing regions at origin, the Ixil region will serve as an example of self-empowerment for generations to come.

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batido (taffy). These are only a few candies, as 224 recipes are included in a cookbook manuscript from 1844 dedicated to Dolores Zelaya de O’Meany. More than 90 varieties remain popular today.

While in La Antigua Guatemala, visit the famous store of doña María Gordillo (4a calle oriente #11), whose family received the CNPAG Diego de Porres Gold Award for maintaining the traditional of candy-making in Guatemala. Other popular stores are La Casa (7a calle oriente #20-A) and El Sombrerón (4a calle poniente #11 and 4a calle oriente #24). Dulces típicos have been made the same traditional way for centuries.

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The Queen Grave The Legend of Vanushka

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s November arrives, Chapines turn their barren cemeteries into colorful grounds, due to the custom of visiting and praying for the dead, especially on Nov. 1 (All Saints Day) and Nov. 2 (Day of the Dead). But in the same way that festivals throughout the country have their own queens, so does Quetzaltenango’s cemetery: Vanushka, a 17-year-old girl who died of a broken heart and whose grave has visitors and flowers all year long.

The romantic spirit of the Quetzaltecos has made this legend famous. It is said that at the beginning of the 20th century, a Gypsy circus came to Quetzaltenango. Its fame reached the governor, who took his family to see it. The last performance was held by the tamer, Vanushka.

At the beginning of her show, she called on a volunteer. The governor’s son jumped into the ring and helped Vanushka during her presentation.

When the show had finished, the young man went to talk to the skillful and beautiful tamer.

They fell in love immediately and began to see each other, trying to keep their love a secret.

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Vanushka, a 17-year-old girl who died of a broken heart and whose grave has visitors and flowers all year long.

—and the governor could not accept his son’s relationship with a Gypsy. Both families were trying to make them break up. Then, the governor forced his son to move to Spain and never return, which greatly depressed Vanushka and ultimately led to her death of a broken heart.

Even though this is the most popular version, the legend has other endings. Some say that he married another woman and Vanushka poisoned herself. Others say that the man escaped from his father’s custody, returned to Vanushka and became a Gypsy but, since the police ...continued page 92

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tinue to sow hope for a better, safer life in San Antonio for their children and beyond. *Magdalena’s name has been changed to protect her and her family’s privacy.

When vegetables are ready to harvest, the women distribute the produce evenly between the group to take home to their families. photo by karina illovska/mayan families

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with colorful paint, and received two bags of nutrient-rich soil, garden tools and seed packets for them to grow their own beets, cilantro, lettuce, onions and radishes.

These weekly activities and afternoons in the garden give the women a sense of sanctuary from their home lives. Tucked away from the road to San Antonio, the garden is peaceful and quiet. The women chatter to each other in Kaqchikel as they work, and their youngest children play with each other in the trees or between the rows.

“There may be things going on at home but we can always go to the garden and be with the land,” said one of the women.

In January, new women will join the group. The women from this year will act as mentors to the new members, thus creating a community of women leaders who will be powerful forces of change in their communities. Next year, the group hopes to improve the security of the land, add an irrigation system, and build a coop for egg-laying hens. Through the garden, these women will con82

Anna Aspenson, Anna Watts and Erin Crandell contributed writing for Mayan Families. Mayan Families works with hundreds of indigenous women in communities like San Antonio Palopó on capacity building and educational programs like the community garden that help the women become empowered leaders in their families and their communities.

To find out more about the program or other Mayan Families programs, visit www.mayanfamilies.org The view of San Antonio Palopó from the community garden. An indigenous community, San Antonio rests on the banks of Lake Atitlán. photo by karina illovska/mayan families

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Businesses Helping Micro-Businesses cont. from page 40 ages include the spectacular Villas B’alam Ya and the Iguana Perdida in Lake Atitlán, Paredon Surf House at the beach, Pensativo House Hotel (part of Porta Hotels) and the new and unique Good Hotel Antigua (a “profit for non-profit” boutique hotel that gives its profits to the local NGO Niños de Guatemala).

Returning artists include well-known locals JP Canale, Pierre Turlin and the Arte de Amigos volunteer group. We are privileged to additionally feature a watercolor from John Maxon (his work can be found in Café Condesa), as well as two new and exciting local artists, Kurtis Brand and Erica Flaschberger.

And that is not all. The businesses listed above are a partial list of supporters. As this edition of Revue goes to print, we are still soliciting creative and wonderful donations for the auction.

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The Queen Grave cont. from page 78

were hunting them, they jumped off a cliff together. In any case, Vanushka died of unrequited love.

Her gravestone in Quetzaltenango’s cemetery reads, “Vanushka Cárdenas Barajas, March 10th 1910–November 10th 1927. The remains of the man I loved are in Spain, the mother country.” On Valentine’s Day 2011, a sculpture and a gravestone were added as a gift from the artists Pilar and Augusto Ajcá. This tragic legend has caught international attention and even inspired a song by Alux Nahual, a Guatemalan rock band.

Nowadays as in the last century, the lonely souls who wish for a happy love go to the cemetery, take flowers to her grave and write their love wishes on it. That’s why Vanushka’s grave remains decorated with flowers all year long.

It also has to be repainted several times a year to give more people a chance to write on it. Her grave is also included in city tours.

The colorful youth darkened by the death of a beauty in plenitude is a symbol of the romantic spirit of the city of the Silver Moon.

Vanushka gives hope to unhappy lovers and the lonely, a monument to impossible loves.

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Lonely souls who wish for a happy love go to the cemetery, take flowers to her grave and write their love wishes on it.

Sources: Oral narrations Links: Vanushka, by Alux Nahual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYFgWvHOkec García Alvarado, Erick Fernando. Entre Barajas y peroles, la trágica historia de la gitana Vanushca. Ints. Revista Tradiciones de Guatemala # 8 2.indd http://sitios.usac.edu.gt/ admin_revindex/articulos/editor5-r139_pi199_pfi216_ra2287.pdf Vanuska, reportaje Telemundo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG0x6hbAZrY La leyenda de Vanushka http://mundochapin.com/2013/04/leyenda-de-vanushka/15717/Guatmala’s Romeo and Juliet.

The Story of Vanushka. http://drypixel.com/882/guatemalas-romeo-and-joliet-thestory-of-vanushka/

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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” Antigua, Guatemala, at 6:00 pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday. Call John at 5773-0085 ST. ALBANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICE IN ENGLISH. 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.

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by Cynthia Burski, DVM

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DR. ARGUETA, GENERAL PSYCHIATRY, board qualified Cornell University, N.Y. TREATMENT of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Addicion, Overweight. Psychotherapy individual and couples. 4a av. sur Prolongación #2, La Antigua.

Tel: 4095-7255.

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.

FOR SALE LA INDIA ANTIQUES, Antique souveniers and special gifts. Established since 1932. 8a av. 4-37, zona 1, Guatemala City. Tel: 2220-1646. Cel: 4752-0091.

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.

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.

First we eat, then we do everything else.

—M.F.K. Fisher

Spitters, Scratchers, & Snappers

My dog has what look like big white warts on her mouth and the veterinarian wants to remove them. Will they go away on their own? And are they contagious?

A viral papilloma is a benign (non-cancerous) skin tumor caused by a virus. The dogs get the virus from other dogs and develop pink, cauliflower-shaped, wart like bumps on their lips and muzzle one to eight weeks later. Young dogs with underdeveloped immune systems are most susceptible. The papillomas usually go away on their own within one to five months as the dog's immune system overcomes the virus, although some can remain for as long as two years. Papillomas rarely progress to malignant (cancerous) tumors and are not contagious to humans.

Dog's with only a few papillomas don't need treatment. If the tumors grow so numerous or large that they make her uncomfortable, your veterinarian will remove them surgically or with cryotherapy (freezing). Another option is to have a vaccine made that will stimulate her immune system. Sometimes papillomas become infected with bacteria and need antibiotics and pain control.

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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

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 Odor removal service 100% Ecological solution.

Will remove any bad smells (tobacco, mold, pets, smoke) from your home, car, office, rental property or hotel.Your space will smell fresh. Satisfaction guaranteed. Tel: 3453-4853.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Antigua Guatemala and surroundings. Weddings, bithdays & events. Tel: 3495-8429. picopic60@gmail.com FINGERPRINT-PASSWORD DOOR LOCKS, Adele: Guaranteed fit, easy instalation, reversible handle. Metal construction. Contact Multibusiness Group, S.A. ventas@ mbg-sa.com Tels: (502)5204-4260, 4990-2468.

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

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.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 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

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.

Café Condesa Deli-Shoppe, Cakes, Pies, Muffins, Scones, Smoothies, Granola, Coffee and more. Inside La Casa del Conde, west side of Central Park, La Antigua. Tel: 7832-0038

WANTED Looking for an experienced videographer with strong editing skills. Contact Amalia@AmaliaLLC. com

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

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We prevent their mistreatment through education. We spay and neuter them and facilitate adoption. You can help: www.mayanfamilies.org/animals

ejecutivo(a) de ventas con experiencia CV a: ventas@revuemag.com o contactar a John al 7931-4500 I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage.

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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 97

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SOLUTIONS ANTIGUA Real Estate / Bienes Raices 3a. Calle Oriente # 15, Tels: 3120-8234, 4638-9411, 5285-6020 solutionsantigua@yahoo.com

REAL ESTATE: FOR RENT ANTIGUA AREA FURNISHED HOUSE/Condominium for rent or sale.

Q6,900 monthly. 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, jacuzzi, fireplace, family, living, laundry room, kitchen, garage, few blocks from park, gated residential, terrace. Contact: ventas1antigua@gmail.com 2 STORY HOUSE in gated community, cobblestone streets and public club house w/pool. Family living room, 2½ bath, cistern, water, heater, fireplace. Tel: 4149-9923.

FURNISHED & EQUIPPED HOUSE,Condominium Barrio Belencito. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, livrm, dinrm, kitchen. $1500+electricity. Rento casa amueblada y equipada en Condominio Barrio Belencito. 3 dorm 2 baños, sala, comedor, cocina. $1,500.00+electricidad. Cel. (502) 5998 4158.

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LAS GOLONDRINAS APARTMENTS: Antigua G., bedrooms: cable TV, private bathrooms with hot showers; apartments with complete kitchen, Wi-Fi. “Different sizes-different prices.” Daniel Ramírez Ríos.

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

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

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

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WANTED: RENTAL Looking for a rental in the hills Quiet and clean tenant with only a small quiet bird as a pet currently living in a gated community in San Bartolomé Becerra and relatively happy but it has always been my dream to live in the Guatemala hills or mountains. Prefer to to be within 30-40 minutes of Antigua but could travel further for the right location. Furnished not necessary but preferred however Internet is necessary for work. I do not need much room and a one bedroom would be just fine but open to all possibilities. Budget varies between Q1800-Q3250 depending on furnishings and utilities. Contact Randy (502) 4824-8603.

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

luxury home in central antigua. 5 Bedroom, 5 BAth, 3 Master Bedrooms, Courtyard & Large Patio. Amazing Volcano views, Walk to town, Covered parking, Gated community, Fitness center.

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

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

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Rendering of Itz’ana Resort

Placencia Peninsula in Belize This sparkling gem on the Caribbean Sea offers both adventure and a taste of luxury

by Kerstin Sabene

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never dreamed I would see a manatee, much less swim with one, and then it just happened. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon as we sailed through crystalline blue waters around the picturesque Placencia peninsula in southern Belize. The entire peninsula is studded with sandy beaches and stretches for 16 miles. To the east, lies the sparkling Caribbean. Facing west, the Placencia Lagoon is a complex ecosystem boasting lush mangrove forests and vast wetlands.

We were headed back to a private marina on the lagoon side of the peninsula when we decided to take a quick swim. I jokingly informed our captain that I needed to see a manatee to complete my day. We anchored another 50 feet away and dove with abandon into the refreshing waters. To my surprise and utter delight, a friend who had swum out ahead started shrieking, “manatee, manatee!”

And sure enough, there he or she was floating peacefully just below the surface, as curious about us as we were of it.

is a major breeding area for marine turtles and the now rare and endangered manatee. Seeing this gentle and magnificent creature was beyond thrilling and most certainly the highlight of our day. It was as if we had called it into existence. As we turned to swim away, the inquisitive manatee floated up to the surface and we could see its huge gray head gazing our way as if to bid us farewell.

In colonial days, Placencia was first and foremost a fishing village. The Spanish named it Punta Placencia or Point Pleasant in English. Because of its natural beauty and ideal proximity to pristine beaches, caves, jungle and the world’s second-largest barrier reef, Placencia today has evolved into a first-class destination offering travelers luxurious amenities while retaining its traditional appeal.

The last seven years have seen enormous growth in tourism bringing with it a boom in the development

Rendering of 1 bdrm. loft cottage, Itz’ana Resort

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advertiser index LODGIN G Antigua Antigua Hotel Solutions ......................... 73 El Mesón de María ................................... 77 Hostel La Sin Ventura ............................... 76 Hotel Aurora .............................................. 73 Hotel Casa de las Fuentes ....................... 76 Hotel Dionisio Inn .................................... 76 Hotel El Virrey ............................................ 79 Hotel San Rafael ....................................... 77 Hotel Panchoy ........................................... 73 Ixcanul Hotel ............................................. 76 La Casa de la Alameda .......................... 79 Nina Boutique Hotel .............................. 79 LAKE ATITLÁN Apart-Hotel Los Arboles ........................ 86 B’alam’ya .................................................... 83 El Chaparral ............................................... 86 Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ...................... 87 Hotel Real Santander .............................. 86 Jardines del Lago ..................................... 87 Posada de Santiago (Santiago) ............ 85 PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ............................... 91 Cafe Del Sol ................................................ 91 Casa Bella ................................................... 90 Cayman Suites .......................................... 89 Club Isleta de Gaia ................................... 88 Hawaian Paradise ..................................... 90 Hotel Dos Mundos ................................... 89 Hotel Honolulu ......................................... 90 Hotel Lahaina ............................................ 90 Hotel Pez de Oro ....................................... 91 Hotel Playa Plana ...................................... 88 Hotel Playa Saltamonte .......................... 91 Villa Kairos ................................................. 91 El PetÉn Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 81 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 94 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 94 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 93

REAL E S TAT E Carstens S.A. .............................................. 98 Solutions Antigua ..................................... 98

RESAUR ANTS / BARS ANTIGUA Arrin Cuan .................................................. 9 AntiguaDining.com ................................. 64 Café Condesa ............................................. 63 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 98 Caoba Farms .............................................. 61 Casa Escobar .............................................. 5 Casa Troccoli .............................................. 65 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 67 Chez Christophe ........................................ 64 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 71 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 68 Del Arco Restaurante ............................... 63 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 62 El Convento ................................................ 57 El Viejo Café ................................................ 68 Epicure ......................................................... 59 Fat Cat .......................................................... 64 Fridas ............................................................ 71 Gaia Restaurant ......................................... 64 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 68 La Casa del Ron .......................................... 67 La Cenicienta .............................................. 64 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 64 La Estancia .................................................. 65 La Estrella .................................................... 64 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 69 Las Palmas .................................................. 13 Las Velas, Camino Real ............................ 74 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ....................................... 61 Mesón Panza Verde .................................. 55 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 64 Rainbow Café ............................................. 59 Samsara ...................................................... 64 Señor Pepian ............................................. 68 Tacool .......................................................... 5 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 68 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 69 Wines La Mascota ..................................... 70 TECPÁN Kape La Nonna .......................................... 93 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 93 Paseo Xejasmin ......................................... 93 Zaragoza Restaurant ................................ 93 Quetzaltenango Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 93

You better cut the pizza into four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six. —Yogi Berra EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123

Tourist Police (Antigua): 7832-4131 Fire Dept: 7832-0234 Guatemala City Tourist Assistance: 1500 (24-hour) 100

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Guatemala CITY Arrin Cuan ...................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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lake atitlán Abassi Restaurant .....................................

Café Moka ...................................................

Choco Museo .............................................

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SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY Angel Fire Kennels ..................................... 50 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 35 Hertz .............................................................. 103 Immigration Services .................................95 Transcargo Shipping .................................. 39 Union Church ...............................................39 Antigua Alamo Rent-a-Car ....................................... 53 Antigua FM ................................................... 72 Club Antigüeño ........................................... 52 Frank Salon .................................................. 51 Fumigadora Antigua ................................. 50 Renta Autos de Guatemala ...................... 2 Lux Aeterna Solar ....................................... 95 Mia PO Box ................................................... 54 Tabarini Rent a Car ......................................... 53 Tatoo & Piercing El Guato ......................... 51 Valhalla Macadamia Farm .........................95

SHOPS Guatemala City Abbasi Persian Carpets .............................. 39 Bernina (Sewing Center) ........................... 39 House & Green .................... inside cover Inola ............................................................... 39 Super Verduras ............................................ 37 ANTIGUA Bravo Clothing and Accessories ............. 51 Casa de los Gigantes .................................. 49 Casa Del Tejido ............................................ 29 Colibrí Textiles ............................................. 51 Ecofiltro ........................................................ 11 El Cafetalito ................................................. 7 El Mástil (hardware) .................................. 3 Etnika Clothing .......................................... 51 Joyería del Angel ................. back cover K-Pets Boutique & Bakery ........................ 49 La Casa del Conde (books, etc) ............... 51 La Fuente Commmercial Center ............. 4 Orgánica ....................................................... 46 Solex Men’s Clothing ..................................51 The North Face ............................................ 1 Xibalba Jewelry ........................................... 15

GUATEMALA CITY Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 43 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ................ 45 Antigua Antigua’s Gym ............................................. 41 Centro Visual G & G .................................... 45 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 45 Dr. de la Cruz ................................................ 43 Farmacia Ivori .............................................. 45 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 41 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 44 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ........... 43 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 45 K-Pets Veterinary Hospital ........................ 49 Koi Rejuvenece Spa .................................... 41 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 44 Prana Holistic Center ................................. 41 Spa Chuchos Dog Care .............................. 50 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50 WINGS Clinic ............................................. 8

TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours .............................................. 30 Avocado Tour .............................................. 49 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 81 Maya Trails .................................................... 103 Maya Travel .................................................. 81 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 93 La Reunion Golf Resort ............................. 48 Seakist Yacht Sales ..................................... 94 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 81

SCHOOLS Antigua Green Schools ............................. 6 Antigua International School ................. 52 Chef’s Center ............................................... 51 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 47 Ixiim Cooking School ................................. 86 Oxford Language Center ......................... 6 Spanish School PLFM ................................ 4

CULTUR AL Guatemala City El Attico ..................................................... 29 Museo Ixchel ............................................ 29 Museo Popol Vuh .................................... 29 Antigua La Antigua Galería de Arte ................... 31

of luxury resorts and residences, particularly in the northern part of the peninsula near Seine Bight, a largely Garifuna village. And with a growing number of visitors preferring to stay in a private villa as opposed to a hotel, the demand for such residences has become increasingly popular.

Drawing on inspiration from the country’s many unique offerings and diversity, Itz’ana Resort & Residences is a distinctive example of one of the area’s most recent boutique luxury development projects. “We have spent four years working on every single detail of this resort,” said Colin Hannan, one of the developers, “which is what will make it impactful for our guests. From an investment standpoint, this is so critical,” he emphasized. “This investment of time and energy will allow us to create a thriving resort, which in turn benefits our vibrant and passionate community of homeowners.

“The name Itz’ana was inspired by Itzamná, the Mayan god of day and of night,” explained Hannan. “With our first resort, Ka’ana, located in the lush jungles of Belize, we wanted to celebrate the contrast of adventure by day and luxury by night. With Itz’ana, we brought this contrast to the beach, and we chose Placencia, as it represents a center point of the contrasting Caribbean with Central America. We love this juxtaposition ... being able to offer both beach and lagoon, luxury and adventure. The Mayan god of day and of night seemed like a perfect fit, so we adapted the name slightly to fit cohesively with Ka’ana, because we see the two resorts as very close twins.”

Itz’ana offers buyers the opportunity to choose between beach- or lagoon-front living with all 66 luxury boutique cottages and villas located directly on the waterfront. I was fortunate to view the resort development both on land and from the sea. As we sailed back around the peninsula, I could easily imagine myself docking at one of the resort’s 18 slips in the central marina of a lagoon-front villa and then lingering blissfully on my private sundeck enjoying a Belizean rum cocktail.

The first phase of the Itz’ana resort project, which includes the hotel building (20 units consisting of 16 rooms, two suites and two penthouses) as well as the Great House, is scheduled for completion in March.

Fourteen villas on the beach front and all lagoon villas will be completed throughout the year.

Waterfront living (kerstin sabene)

Rendering of 3 bdrm. beach villa, Itz’ana Resort

“Central to our decision to invest in our developments in Belize, was our love of the diversity of the country itself,” said Hannan. “We wanted to pay homage to this with the Great House, which is really the heart and soul of the entire project. So while architecturally, we took inspiration from the British Colonial houses scattered throughout the country, on the interior we got to improvise and play with multi-dimensional design concepts.

“We want the Great House to feel like it’s been a part of Belize’s history, almost like an old estate home that has been brought back to life. It doesn’t reveal itself to you immediately, just like the country of Belize: You have to search a little bit, and the more you do, the more rewarded you become.”

Hannan went on to explain that this design concept led project developers to the creation of areas in the Great House such as the Rum Room, which is accessed through a secret passageway and holds rums from every Caribbean and Latin American rumproducing nation. “The Great House is full of heart. It’s sophisticated, yet welcoming, and we cannot wait to introduce it to the world,” said Hannan.

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