Learn about the meanings and motifs behind modern art in this week’s lecture hosted by AnEcho in La Antigua, Guatemala. Acclaimed artist Ricardo Silva is presenting Symbolism in Art. Born in Valparaiso, Chile. His artistic creations take place in Guatemala, Spain (Barcelona) and the United States. His works are found in important private collections in Spain, ...
It’s mostly Peace Corp volunteers who are brave enough to take the chicken bus in Guatemala. While the pimped out buses are often packed like sardines with Guatemala’s lower-class, if you brave a ride, you’re in for a treat. The ancient art of selling everything from magic elixirs to glue sticks through artful and elaborate ...
Safron Mango Cardamom. Coffee Rum Walnut. Pineapple Carrot. Maple Pumpkin. Rum Avocado. These are not your average ice cream flavors and the man behind them is not your average café owner. He is an artist. He is a leader. Need proof? Read this moving speech he recently made during a presentation with Nueva Acropolis: History has shown ...
Creative minds who are antsy to share their ideas should head to AnEcho’s monthly Open House tonight. All are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine or a soda along with conversations with friends old and new from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Revue Magazine featured the fledgling cultural center when it first began courting ...
Oxlajuj B’atz’ – Thirteen Threads – is an educational project that combines two groups, the Asocioción Tejedoras Unidas (United Weavers Association) and the Maya Educational Foundation. The focus of the organization’s programs are concentrated in the areas of artisan skills, democracy and group organization, health and well-being and training in the management of small businesses. Oxlajuj ...
The Consejo Nacional para la Proteccíon de La Antigua Guatemala (National Board for the Protection of La Antigua Guatemala) is celebrating its 40 Year Anniversary with a slew of artistic events: Wednesday, November 4 Workshop: Technical consultancy in varnishes, polyurethane, Nitromethane, and acrylics Instructor: Manuel Andrino Convento de Capuchinas 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Thursday, November 5 Exposition: Sculpture of Sebastián Barrientos Salón ...
Rainbow Café is hosting a presentation from Nuevo Amenecer or New Dawn on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30pm: K’a k’a’ Saqarik – Nuevo Amenecer or New Dawn is a locally set-up charity dedicated to helping more than 100 indigenous children in San Andres Itzapa. They are working hard to keep thse children in good health, to ...
Casa Santo Domingo is hosting the 4th conference of the Colonial History of Guatemala: “Ethnicity, art and society in the image of the Rosario Virigin of Guatemala.” The event is free and will be held in the hotel’s Paseo de los Museos from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 15th. ...
Economy might not be the first subject that comes to mind when you think about culture, but that doesn’t change the fact that economy largely impacts the preservation – or lack there of – of culture. Guatemala inarguably possesses a rich culture worth safeguarding. As part of the nationwide Fiestas de Octubre celebration, La Esquina is ...
The work of Popol Vuh is considered to be one of the most important works about Maya history, traditions and beliefs. With the support of Nueva Acrópolis, El Sitio Proyecto Cultural is hosting a presentation about the the creation story of the Maya as part of the “Letras de Fuego” literary circuit. El Popol Vuh is ...
Creative minds who are antsy to share their ideas should head to AnEcho’s monthly Open House tonight. All are welcome to enjoy a glass of wine or a soda along with conversations with friends old and new from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Revue Magazine featured the fledgling cultural center when it first began courting ...
Rainbow Café is hosting a lecture about NGO EducArte Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30pm. EducArte is a 100% Guatemalan NGO situated in Ciudad Vieja, only five minutes from La Antigua Guatemala. The philosophy of EducArte includes helping families with very limited resources through various programs – education, nutrition, hygiene and arts. Approximately 70 children attend the ...