Luis Valencia

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Barriletes
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Barriletes
Copyright Luis Valencia 2024
Updated Jul 2010
Topics Barriletes, Culture, Dia de Muertos, Dia de Todos los Santos, Documentary, Folklore, Guatemala, Indigenas, Maya, Santiago, Traditions

Guatemala is a small county, full of traditions and cultural expressions from ancient Mayan population. One in particular is the "Day of The Dead", when the whole town gathers at the local cemetery to honor their dead. This tradition is done by flying the "barriletes " or Kites sky high, to reach the loving one who has passed away.

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