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Experiencias y opiniones acerca de temas sociales y culturales relacionados a Guatemala. Algunos son en ingles y otros en español.Opinions and experiences on social and cultural matters related to Guatemala. Some are in English and others in Spanish.IG: guatecuenta_podcastEmail: guatecuenta.lc@gmail.com

  1. Exploring Huehuetenango: Fredy Ramirez Palma

    06/19/2023

    Exploring Huehuetenango: Fredy Ramirez Palma

    In the second episode to the six-part series of Exploring Huehuetenango, we hear from Fredy Ramirez Palma, the founder of Natucultura, an authorized agency located in Huehuetenango offering tour guides and information regarding the city and the department’s culture. In this episode we learn about Huehuetenango’s history dating back to the BC era. Fredy follows a chronological order when presenting Huehuetenango as not only a territory, a settlement, and a premature city, but also as what it is today, a rich melting pot nurtured by the 9 different maya cultures that surround it and that make of it a unique experience to live. To learn more about Natucultura, visit their Facebook page:  https://m.facebook.com/people/NatuCultura/100063466873132/?locale=es_LA   To learn more about La Cueva del Mamut, visit: https://mcd.gob.gt/la-cueva-del-mamut-en-huehuetenango/   To learn more about Zaculeu, visit: https://mcd.gob.gt/zaculeu/   To learn more about Huehuetenango’s Annual Fair (Fiestas Julias), visit: https://www.municipalidaddehuehuetenango.gob.gt/eventos-actividades-fiestas-julias-d   To learn more about the Princesa Chinab’ajul pageant, visit: https://youtu.be/v2D5OeBnYVU   To learn more about Huehuetenango via its municipality, visit: https://munihuehuetenango.laip.gt Contact us: cvillesistercities@gmail.com infor@ixtatan.org Guatecuenta.lc@gmail.com   Credits: Graphic Designer & Illustrator: Diego Sac Interview Coordinator: Elias Alonso (Director of Development, Ixtatan Foundation) Producer / Editor / Writer: Lilian Cruz

    36 min
  2. Exploring Huehuetenango Playlist

    05/21/2023

    Exploring Huehuetenango Playlist

    A helpful guide to understanding the playlist. Each track represents one of the 22 states that make up Guatemala. In bold you’ll find the name of the department (state). These are organized geographically. With the help of a map, you can follow along.   1. Flores Peteneras: In honor of the island of Flores, the capitol of Peten 2. Cobanerita: Coban is the capitol of Alta Verapaz; the demonym for the people from Coban is cobanero/cobanera. 3. Puerto Barrios: The title is the name of the capitol of Izabal 4. Soy de Zacapa: Translation: I am from Zacapa; a state in the northeastern part of the country 5. Corrido de Chiquimula: in honor of Chiquimula, a state located about 100 miles from Guatemala City 6. Juventud Jutiapense: in honor of the state of Jutiapa 7. Cuilapa: the name of the of the capitol for the department of Santa Rosa 8. Cumbia Jalapaneca: “jalapaneca” is the demonym for women from the state of Jalapa 9. Noviembre en Sanarate: Sanarate is a city in the department of El Progreso 10. Cumbia Salamateca: Salamateca is the demonym for the women of Salama, capitol of the state of Baja Verapaz 11. Guatemala: The name of the country as well as the name of one the departments of the country. And believe it or not, you'll also find here the City of Guatemala, which is the capitol city of the country. 12. Sacatepequez: the title of the track is the name of the state Sacatepequez 13. Noches de Escuintla: Escuintla, the state known as the "City of Palm Trees." 14. Chimaltenango: both the state and capitol are named alike, Chimaltenango; this state is most commonly referred to as just "Chimal" 15. Chichicastenango: a town of the department of Quiche; In Chichicastenango you'll find one of the most colorful open markets (mercado) in the country 16. San Miguel Totonicapan: in honor of Saint Michael Archangel, patron of the department of Totonicapan 17. Panajachel: not only the name of one of the towns belonging to the state of Solola, but also one of the most visited towns of Guatemala. 18. Mazatenango Lindo: this track is dedicated to Mazatenango, the capitol city of Suchitepequez, a state located in the south west part of Guatemala 19. Retalhuleu: the state of Retalhuleu is where you'll also find el Irta, a group of popular amusement parks 20.  Luna de Xelaju: in honor of the state of Queztaltenango which is also known as or referred to as Xela (pronunciation in English: shella, in Spanish: shela) 21. Concepción Tutuapa: a city in San Marcos, one the departments that borders with Mexico. 22. Canto a Mi Huehuetenango: in honor of Huehuetenango, the name of its department as well as its capitol city.  Congratulations, you've traveled through Guatemala via different melodies, now you just have to travel there and listen to the marimba live.  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69TJCysbZt3nZPq41PYPyA?si=77c3a1acd22049db cvillesistercities@gmail.com infor@ixtatan.org Guatecuenta.lc@gmail.com

    2 min
  3. Exploring Huehuetenango: Edward & Jordan

    05/19/2023

    Exploring Huehuetenango: Edward & Jordan

    This six-part series will explore Huehuetenango from different perspectives and different voices. Edward Herring, a systems engineer and currently a language teacher for the Charlottesville City Schools, shares his observations on his recent trip to Huehuetenango as a member of the Charlottesville Sister City Commission. His vast experience and technical eye give insight to where the relationship between the two cities has begun.  Jordan Lindbeck is a grad student at the University of Texas in Austin, however in 2017 she lived in Huehuetenango for a year while she worked for the Ixtatan Foundation, the organization which serves today as a bridge between Charlottesville and Huehuetenango. Her time there is an open window to appreciate differences and to learn about life in Huehuetenango.      To learn more about the Ixtatan Foundation, please visit: https://ixtatan.org To learn more about Charlottesville and its relationship with Huehuetenango, please visit: https://huehuecharlottesville.com To learn more about Guatemala's Commission for Historial Clarification, please visit: https://www.usip.org/publications/1997/02/truth-commission-guatemala   cvillesistercities@gmail.com infor@ixtatan.org Guatecuenta.lc@gmail.com IG: Guatecuenta_podcast FB: Ixtatan  IG: Ixtatan Foundation Twitter: Ixtatan F Credits: Graphic Designer & Illustrator: Diego Sac Interview Coordinator: Elias Alonso (Director of Development, Ixtatan Foundation) Producer / Editor / Writer: Lilian Cruz

    32 min

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Experiencias y opiniones acerca de temas sociales y culturales relacionados a Guatemala. Algunos son en ingles y otros en español.Opinions and experiences on social and cultural matters related to Guatemala. Some are in English and others in Spanish.IG: guatecuenta_podcastEmail: guatecuenta.lc@gmail.com