AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLiterary Homecoming: France has returned the remains of Nobel laureate Miguel Ángel Asturias to his family. His ashes are due in Guatemala on Nov. 12, followed by a national funeral. The author of Legends of Guatemala drew deeply on Indigenous mythology. Living Traditions: Guatemala’s All Saints’ Day kite parades blend Indigenous beliefs about communicating with the dead and Catholic observances. The giant, hand-built kites take weeks to make and remain a major community celebration. Keeping Día de los Muertos Alive: Guatemalan-born artist Jose Mendez, raised with Maya heritage, is reviving a Lake Worth Beach festival and sharing traditions rooted in his family’s memories of food, cacao and honoring ancestors. Food Record: Guatemalan chefs set a Guinness World Record with a nearly 2,000-kilogram salad made from 52 ingredients.
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