The Giant Kites of Sacatepéquez
The Giant Kites of Sacatepéquez is a tradition and arts combined into one as part of Guatemalan culture. Continue reading The Giant Kites of Sacatepéquez
Category: Guatemala
The Zaculeu Ruins
The trend of all knowledge at the present is to specialize, but archaeology has in it all the qualities that call for the wide view of the human race, of its growth from the savage to the civilized, which is … Continue reading The Zaculeu Ruins
The Monja Blanca: Symbol of peace, beauty and art
Another unique characteristic of the Monja Blanca is that, it takes fifteen years before it flowers and only blooms from December till February. Continue reading The Monja Blanca: Symbol of peace, beauty and art
Halo-halo and Granizada, you’ll ask for more!
During summer time in the Philippines, the number one food that every single Filipinos crave for is Halo-halo. Halo-halo is from a Tagalog word “halo”, which means mix. Though widely available throughout the year as a dessert, it earned its … Continue reading Halo-halo and Granizada, you’ll ask for more!
Halo-halo y Granizada, usted va a pedir más!
Durante el tiempo de verano en Filipinas, entre los alimentos que cada filipino anhela esta halo-halo. Halo-halo es una palabra en tagalog; “halo”, significa mezcla. Aunque se encuentra ampliamente disponible en todo el año como un postre; que ganó su … Continue reading Halo-halo y Granizada, usted va a pedir más!
Un triciclo, ‘’Tuk Tuk” o Moto Taxi viaje de placer.
En términos de transporte Guatemala y Filipinas tienen algo en común. Aunque pertenecen a continentes separados, estos dos países comparten un mismo concepto en uno de sus particulares modo de transporte. Filipinos lo llaman “Triciclo”, mientras que los guatemaltecos lo … Continue reading Un triciclo, ‘’Tuk Tuk” o Moto Taxi viaje de placer.
A Moto taxi ”Tuk Tuk” or Tricycle Joyride
In terms of transportation Guatemala and Philippines have something in common. Though continents apart, these two countries share a same concept in one of their mode of transportations. Filipinos called it “Tricycle”, while Guatemalans named it ”Tuk Tuk” o “Moto … Continue reading A Moto taxi ”Tuk Tuk” or Tricycle Joyride
Parades, Fireworks, Fiestas, and Viva La Independencia!
September 15 is a big day for five Central American countries, namely, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. This year marks the 192 years of freedom from Spanish colonization since 1821. Like in many countries, the Independence Day … Continue reading Parades, Fireworks, Fiestas, and Viva La Independencia!
The Art of Making Tortillas
However, as the saying goes “nothing beats the original”. Also, it is still nice to eat something that is carefully prepared and done with perfection especially in a fast-paced generation. So the next time you have the chance to eat fresh tortillas…have it and indulge. Continue reading The Art of Making Tortillas
El Arte de Hacer Tortillas.
Si la pasta corresponde a italianos, Si baguette a franceses, Si sushi a japoneses, Es justo decir que la tortilla es para los latinoamericanos. Cuando dices tortilla muchos o la mayoría se conectará de inmediato sólo con los mexicanos, aunque … Continue reading El Arte de Hacer Tortillas.
