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Antigua Guatemala Burns the Devil

12.06.2009 · Posted in ArteAntigua, Festivals

It’s a fiery spectacle complete with exploding firecrackers. La Quema del Diablo, or The Burning of the Devil, is a pre-Christmas tradition in La Antigua Guatemala. The ceremony is meant to eliminate evil spirits and officially mark the beginning of Christmas celebrations. The following description was posted at Antigua Daily Photo: The origins of the ...