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Holy Week Vigils

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April 17th 2011
Okay so first off this is a jew writting about Holy Week (the week preceeding Easter) so forgive me if I get most of the terminology wrong. Antigua is famous for their Holy Week festivities, supposedly the best in all of Latin America. They are known for the elaborate carpets (if you will), which really arent carpets but floor paintings made of colored saw dust, fruits, and bread. These are ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more