In Guatemala, Giant Kites Honor the Dead During Día de Los …
WEBNov 4, 2019 · It’s late afternoon on October 31st, and a crowd is gathered at Sumpango Cemetery in the Sacatepequez state of Guatemala to arrange flowers and clean the tombs of their dead loved ones.
Giant kites celebrate the dead in Guatemala | CNN
WEBNov 2, 2016 · On All Saints Day, the people of Guatemala roam to cemeteries to fly giant kites over the graves of family members. It’s the Barriletes Gigantes festival.
All Saints Day Kite Festival - Atlas Obscura
WEBJan 23, 2011 · On November 1st of every year the people of both Santiago Sacatepéquez, and Sumpango, Guatemala, put together giant kites to fly during the Day of the Dead during the All Saints Day Kite...
Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala - Latina Republic
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · One of the greatest times to visit Guatemala is the time of the Festival de Barriletas Gigantes (Giant Kite Festival or Day of the Dead). The festival occurs during the first days of November, bringing to life one of the most vibrant and fruitful events experienced in Guatemala.
The Day of the Dead in Guatemala – 6 incredible things to do
WEBApr 10, 2024 · One of the most fascinating things to do on the day of the dead in Guatemala is to visit the giant kite festival in Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango. This amazing tradition is held in honor of people’s deceased loved ones .
Guatemala Kite Festival: A Unique Way to Celebrate the Dead
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Date: November 1. Where: Santiago Sacatepequez, 35 min ride from Antigua and 1 hour from Guatemala City. Price: There are no entry prices or fees. Celebration: People fly giant kites during the Day of the Dead, a tradition connected to Mayan ancestry. Day of the Dead or Kite Festival in Guatemala.
Giant Kites to honor the dead in Guatemala | CNN
WEBNov 2, 2016 · The Barriletes Gigantes festival is one of the region's main cultural events. On All Saints' Day, the people of Sacatepequez fly the giant kites, painted by hand, over the graves of their...
Extraordinary Patterns: Guatemala’s Annual Kite Festival
WEBOct 25, 2020 · The Guatemalan Kite Festival, or el festival de los barriletes gigantes, is a mix of ancient rituals and beliefs, modern festivities, and national pride. It attracts visitors from all over the country and the world with its beautiful colors and exquisite designs.
Flights of Fancy: The giant Mayan kites of Guatemala
WEBJun 9, 2010 · These two towns, within an hour of each other, have carried on the traditional festival for well over 80 years, and both places include similar elements: huge kites, huge crowds, and a mix of Catholic and Mayan religious traditions. People in both towns speak Kak’chiquel Mayan.
In Guatemala, Giant Kites Honor the Dead During Día de Los …
WEBNov 4, 2019 · During the Festival de Barriletes Gigantes, or Giant Kite Festival, thousands of people gather to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with colorful, larger-than-life paper creations.