Guatemala’s ‘Day of the Dead’ celebration took to the air when Mayan Indians recalled an ancient tradition of flying enormous kites to communicate with their departed loved ones.
Each year, Guatemalans observe numerous traditions to commemorate the dead. But in addition to the usual graveside observances, Guatemalans have another, infinitely more colourful tradition that involves flying enormous kites over the graves in an attempt to communicate with the dead. This Mayan tradition began in ancient times is still followed. The kites are constructed out of bamboo, cloth, paper and wire. These days, kite-fliers also use more modern materials.
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July 30th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Que hermosa …
Que hermosa tradicion la de bolar barriletes, aun recuerdo cuando de peque;a pasaba frente a San Lucas Sac. en tiempos de Noviembre y veia muchos barriletes llenos de color y creatividad. Que hermoso es Guateamala!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:12 am
thats what am …
thats what am talking about good old times ….
every year its better if you have family in there to much sh*t is going on there now…
July 30th, 2009 at 10:12 am
The kites are. Are …
The kites are. Are you going to tell me you have seen kites so huge before?
July 30th, 2009 at 10:12 am
what’s cool?
what’s cool?
July 30th, 2009 at 10:12 am
cool…
cool…