REVUE Magazine May 2016

Guatemala’s English-language Magazine May 2016 Year 25, No. 3

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Historical Ruins of Guatemala The Path of Education Guatemalan Desayuno

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1st PLACE by judges vote “Ruinas de San Jerónimo” La Antigua by Elí Orozco. Prize: Q200

REVUE PHOTO CONTEST: historical ruins of Guatemala 1st PLACE by popular vote “Ritual espiritual” Ruinas de Zaculeu, Huehuetenango, by Ana Gabriela Santisteban Medrano. Prize: Q200

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3rd PLACE by judges vote “Puerta al paraiso” La Antigua by Tatiana Golovkina. Prize: Q50

REVUE PHOTO CONTEST: historical ruins of Guatemala 2nd PLACE by judges vote “The jungle at K-5 structure” Piedras Negras, Sierra del Lacandón, Petén by Mario Alfredo Mercado. Prize: Q100

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Joan Manuel Rodríguez Zea

guatemala insight by Elizabeth Bell

Education in Guatemala 16

book alert

“Jungle of Stone” by William Carlsen The story of two men and their extraordinary journey

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community service by Matt Bokor

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education by Dianne Carofino

Project Village

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Education is the number one priority

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update by Dianne Carofino

Antigua International School Accreditation by NEASC

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art by Tono Valdes

Guatemala Photo Club celebrates 59 years 82

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book alert by Dianne Carofino

“Doing Good ... Says Who?

Authors: Connie Newton and Fran Early

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Amalia’s kitchen by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Desayuno — a great way to start the day (with recipe) 82

profile by Louise Wisechild

Nery Felipe Priego Huertas Music is my inheritance

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sensuous guatemala by Ken Veronda

Melaza – Blackstrap Molasses 10

SECTIONS DateBook: MAY Health Services Travel / El Salvador Travel Marketplace Real Estate

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REGIONS Guatemala City La Antigua Lake Atitlán Pacific Coast El Petén Tecpán Quetzaltenango Río Dulce

Coral Gables Donates Fire Truck Sister city with La Antigua

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From the Publishers MAP: La Antigua MAP: Lake Atitlán Vet Q & A Advertiser Index

PHOTO CONTEST “Historic Ruins in Guatemala” All of the May entrants can be seen at REVUEmag.com Here are the winners:

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Elí Orozco Ana Gabriela Santisteban Mario Alfredo Mercado Tatiana Golovkina Spencer Urrutia Giovani Minera

Deadline for the JUNE 2016 issue is May 10th

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From the publishers Guatemala’s English-language Magazine REVUEmag.com • consultas@revuemag.com Publishers/Editors John & Terry Kovick Biskovich Associate Editor Matt Bokor General Manager José Caal Photography César Tián, Luis Toribio Graphic Designer Hadazul Cruz Webmaster / Social Media JB & Heather Aleman Contributing Photographers Thor Janson, Nelo Mijangos, Willy Posadas La Antigua Manager César Tián Production Director Mercedes Mejicanos Administrative Assistant María Solís Systems Luis Juárez Distribution César Tián, Oscar Chacón, Luis Toribio Maintenance Silvia Gómez Sales Representatives Ivonne Pérez, César Tián, Denni Marsh, Fernando Rodas, Luis Toribio, Lena Johannessen Printed by PRINT STUDIO Publishing Company producciones publicitarias Estrella antigua, S.A.

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ay features include education, starting with Education in Guatemala by Elizabeth Bell followed by Dianne Carofino with Project Village and an update on the Antigua International School.

Community Service, by Matt Bokor, highlights a gift to La Antigua Guatemala from its generous sister city, Coral Gables, Fla. We have two Book Alerts for you, one is all about community service, Doing Good—Says Who? It’s an especially interesting tie-in with Project Village. We’re also so pleased to announce William Carleson’s much-anticipated book, Jungle of Stone, the story of two men and their extraordinary journey.

Also inside this month, the Guatemala Photo Club celebrates 59 years; Amalia’s kitchen is cooking up Desayuno and Lousie Wisechild profiles Nery Felipe Priego Huertas.

Spotlight on Dining by Anna von Frances takes us inside Samsara and Ken Veronda temps us with a tablespoon of Melaza.

DateBook is packed with all kinds of events: films, art and photography inaugurations, theater, benefits and more.

May is the Month of Museums, be sure to check out all the special events (in print and the Revue online Datebook) including an extensive Museum Directory.

Entries and winners from the May Revue Photo Contest, Historic Ruins of Guatemala, are sprinkled throughout this edition. We think you’ll agree, they are all spectacular. Our thanks to Giovani Minera for this month’s cover, “Admirando la Grandeza” Tikal, Petén.

— John & Terry Kovick Biskovich revuemag.com

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“Admirando la Grandeza” Tikal, Petén

by Giovani Minera

University of San Carlos, La Antigua Guatemala (hadazul cruz)

Education in Guatemala — A Brief Overview

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he University of San Carlos of Guatemala is one of the oldest universities in the Americas. Education has come a long way since higher education began in 1620 at the Colegio de Santo Tomas de Aquino, predecessor to San Carlos, which was officially founded in 1676.

Colegio Mayor de Santo Tomás, La Antigua (hadazul cruz)

Guatemala Insight

by Elizabeth Bell

author/historian

Women did not attend university in colonial times, and only some were accepted at the School of the Maidens, or El Niñado, the only school of importance for girls.

“The first documents for founding this school are dated April 17, 1553 … and approved by his Majesty October 7, 1592.

These rules were very strict and limited those to be admitted to orphan girls, daughters of nobles, descendants to conquerors, or early colonizers of Old Christian heritage. These girls were

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Book Alert

JUNGLE OF STONE William Carlsen

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n 1839, rumors of baffling stone ruins buried within the unmapped jungles of Central America reached two of the world’s most intrepid travelers.

Captivated by the reports, American diplomat John Lloyd Stephens and British artist Frederick Catherwood—each already celebrated for their adventures in Egypt, the Holy Land, Greece and Rome— sailed together out of

William Morrow /HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: 978-0062407399

The True Story of Two Men, Their Extraordinary Journey, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya

New York Harbor on an expedition into the forbidding rainforests of present-day Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico. What they found would rewrite the West’s understanding of human history.

American journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist William Carlsen’s new book, “JUNGLE OF STONE: The True Story of Two Men, Their Extraordinary Journey, and the Discovery of the Lost Civilization of the Maya” is the definitive account of Stephens and Catherwood’s daring journey to document the remnants of what

became known as the astonishing Maya civilization.

In the tradition of “Lost City of Z” and “In the Kingdom of Ice,” Carlsen tells the riveting story of the discovery of the ancient Maya.

Enduring disease, war and the torments of nature and terrain, Stephens and Catherwood meticulously uncovered and recorded the remains of a civilization that had flourished in the Americas at the same time as classic Greece and Rome—and had been its rival in art, architecture and power.

Their remarkable book, “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan,” became a sensation, hailed by Edgar Allen Poe as “perhaps the most interesting book of travel ever published” and recognized today as the birth of American archaeology. Most importantly, Stephens and Catherwood were the first to grasp the significance of the Maya ruins, recognizing that their antiquity and ...continued page 67

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Sister city Coral Gables, donates Fire Truck to La Antigua Guatemala

by Matt Bokor

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The gesture was the latest exchange between the two communities under the Sister Cities program.

photos by Alex Valle

he firefighting capability of La Antigua Guatemala’s Fire Department has greatly improved with the recent gift of a hook-and-ladder truck from Coral Gables, Florida.

Ascencio and Fire Chief Rafael Arévalo during a ceremony on April 8 outside Antigua City Hall.

Mayor Jim Cason of Coral Gables, an exclusive community just outside Miami, presented the 34-ton vehicle to Antigua Mayor Susana

The gesture was the latest exchange between the two communities under the Sister Cities program, an effort to increase citizen diplomacy begun in 1956 by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Antigua became Coral Gables’ first Sister City in1993.

Mayor Cason and Mayor Ascencio cut the ceremonial ribbon

“We are happy to have been able to provide a truck that can change the way that the fire department can combat any sort of fire,” Cason said. “The fire department now has the ability to be successful in extinguishing fires that may occur on residents’ interior patios.” ...continued page 78 17

Exterior view of the new High School

The mountainous indigenous village of San Bernabé Vista Hermosa, near the municipality of Parramos, in the department of Chimaltenango, has been adopted — all 350 inhabitants — by Project Village.

Project Village Education is the number one priority

by Dianne Carofino

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he brainchild of two former law partners from Denver, Colorado, Project Village began in 2006. The original thought was to coordinate and fund projects of other NGOs, each of which specialized in different areas and would provide necessary services to villagers. The founders, Vince and Tom, set out to find a village where they could implement their view of “Doing Good.” They decided to visit indigenous villages, ask questions and listen to anyone who would talk to them. Conversations, facilitated by existing NGOs, took place in approximately 30 villages throughout Guatemala.

They heard many responses of the “what are you going to do for us” genre, without a recognition of obligation from the village inhabitants who would receive these donations. They kept looking for a village that was not interested in one-time grants or charity, but wanted to work collaboratively with Project Village to improve the lives of its inhabitants. They eventually found San Bernabé.

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The new High School

At the time of their initial visit, San Bernabé was a small cluster of homes on the edge of the vegetable fields where most of the fathers, who generally had a third-grade education, worked as day laborers. The few roads were rutted dirt. The homes were mostly of the corrugated roof and dirt floor variety, some a little better, some even worse.

There were no sanitary facilities or clean water available to the residents. At the center of the village, there was a three-room elementary school, which employed one teacher for 57 students in grades one through six. Once the students completed sixth grade, they were required to enroll in private or public schools outside the village, an arrangement that left many older children with no viable alternative to continue their education.

Vince and Tom sat down and talked with the villagers about their needs and desires.

San Bernabé’s residents clearly stated that their priority—above better housing, paved roads or health services—was education for their children, hoping that an improved education would result in their children living better lives.

If Project Village could bring better education to their children, the residents of San Bernabé were willing to do everything they could, without compensation, to successfully partner with Project Village in this one effort. Vince and Tom had originally planned to fund other NGOs to bring services to the village, but there was no other NGO to turn to for this particular venture. They were lawyers, not educators, but the villagers were definite in what they wanted. Project Village decided it would work with these motivated villagers, help them in every possible way, and see what could be accomplished.

Project Village started with small steps. It provided funding for additional teachers and for scholarships to village children to study beyond sixth grade outside the village. In collaboration with the villagers, a computer lab was added to the elementary school.

Project Village provided funds for the building materials. Fathers worked in the fields all day and built the lab at night. Computers arrived and fathers divided themselves into night guards to protect the computers until they felt the building was secure.

The goal of Project Village is to provide a safe environment in which children may succeed. That has included explaining to parents the importance of proper nutrition and hygiene, of consistent attendance, and

Local fathers on the construction site

of providing a home environment where their child can sit and study for one to two hours every day without distraction.

Project Village has continued its goal of providing education to the students of the village, even as the community has overcome overwhelming obstacles: a father murdered by machete during a robbery; a family member kidnapped and found murdered when the family could not borrow the ransom; a mother who died from illness because there were no funds to pay for treatment; parents who died from alcoholism; a father serving a 12-year prison sentence for stealing a cell phone; and more.

Several years into their “adoption,” the villagers decided to share their good fortune with others, and the educational pro...continued page 58 Elementary exams

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1) Use English as a primary language of instruction and communication throughout the school.

2) Demonstrate the international nature of the school through a mission that includes creating international citizens: through demographics of the student body and staff, and through the co-curricular experiences and programs offered.

AIS campus

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The Antigua International School

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by Dianne Carofino

he Antigua International School has received accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges’ (NEASC) Commission on International Education (CIE).

Founded in 1885, NEASC is the oldest regional accrediting association in the United States. It serves almost 2,000 public and independent schools, universities and colleges (think Harvard, Yale, M.I.T., etc.) as well as all public schools in the New England states. It also accredits approximately 100 American and international schools in other countries.

Why is accreditation through an agency such as NEASC important?

1) For prospective students and their parents, accreditation serves a consumer protection purpose. It provides assurance that the school has been evaluated and has met accepted standards established by and with the profession. 2) For the school, accreditation enhances its national and international reputation and represents peer recognition.

In order to acquire accreditation through NEASC-CIT, an international school must:

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3) Provide a curriculum that in content, design, implementation and assessment reflects best practices in American and international education.

4) Prepare students to be able to transfer to similar schools worldwide or, upon graduation, to enter colleges and universities where English is the primary medium of ...continued page 70 instruction.

AIS students and teacher

Tango en el Arrabal (richard gándara)

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CLUB FOTOGRÁFICO

Capturing the Beauty of Guatemala for 59 Years

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Poquito mija... (edwin bran)

“Some of the Club’s accomplishments include winning an award from the world’s best photographic magazine, creating the National Photographic Hall along with INGUAT, the creation of the Teen Photography Contest, active use of traditional printing methods (film), field trip courses and most importantly, the addition of photographic images to our national register by members of our club.”

n May of 1957, Ricardo Mata gathered a group of friends together to share their love of photography and founded the Club Fotográfico de Guatemala.

Fifty-nine years later the club, for many, is considered a Guatemalan institution. From one generation to the next, long-time members and newcomers meet on the last Thursday of every month at the Museo Ixchel in Guatemala City.

Tono Valdes, current club president explains, “We all have the same interest; we talk about cameras, trending techniques, share and critique photography and organize workshops.”

Cazando peces (richard gándara)

Rooted in the values and visions of Ricardo Mata (19342012), who went on to become a preeminent Guatemalan photographer both nationally and internationally, club members continue to prove that though a picture may be worth a thousand words, a great photographer can produce an image that goes beyond words.

Amanecer en el tanque (luis toledo)

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Book Alert by Dianne Carofino

Stanley is visiting Guatemala for the first time on a weeklong mission trip. He is to choose which of three possible projects his professional networking group in Cleveland will sponsor as their initial international project. His first visit is to Angélica’s two-room home with its dirt floor, corrugated metal roof and the lone light bulb on which Stanley bumps his head as he tries to squeeze into the home’s small space. It is impossible to see the dolls in the dark house, so they go outside into the dirt yard, where Angélica’s children proudly show him dolls they have helped to make.

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ngélica, a Mayan village widow with five young children, earns a living by making dolls from discarded textiles stuffed with straw and cornhusks. Facial features embroidered with brightly colored thread give the dolls personality and makes them popular at the market. Recently, though, the cost of medicine for a child with an infection has wiped out Angélica’s savings and made it impossible to pay for electricity. The one light bulb hanging from the ceiling made it possible for her to work on dolls in the evening. Now, without that light, there are fewer dolls to sell at market. Angélica may not even be able to make her biweekly repayment to her micro-lending coop for the $200 loan that enabled her to begin her business.

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Stanley, thinking of his own grandchildren and comparing their lives with those of these shy but smiling children, wants to help Angélica to pay her bills and to have a decent home. So, he does what—to him— seems to be an easy solution. He pulls out his checkbook and writes a check for $10,000, to be given to Angélica. He is doing good, right?

Joe, the translator who has accompanied Stanley to Angélica’s home, is shocked, even though he has had experience with foreigners passing out gifts during one-week mission trips.

His first thoughts are that $10,000

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hen deciding where to live in Central America any doubt was erased when I arrived in La Antigua Guatemala. Though I’m not saying that discovering a fabulous restaurant in town that features a lot of vegan dishes was a deciding factor, but certainly Samsara played a role.

With the slogan “a place to feed your body and mind,” Samsara has a food and drink menu featuring a cornucopia of delicious offerings. Even if you are a steadfast patron, you might still find yourself mulling over all the menu options before deciding what to order. The drink menu is four pages long. Some of my favorites

Spotlight on Dining — Samsara

by Anna von Frances

include the eye-opening Masala Coffee (espresso shot, masala chai and cacao with soy milk), the super-sized whipped Hibiscus Mint iced tea and the detox elixir Evergreen Smoothie. Beer and wine are also on the menu.

Now for the meal choices. For breakfast few can resist The Big Green: a scrambled egg breakfast with kale, avocado, moringa leaves, spirulina, chlorella and turmeric, served with guacamole, piloy (kidney) beans, plantain and black tortillas. For a delicious and satisfying salad, I recommend Kale Salad with tofu and garbanzo. For comfort food on a rainy day or any day, try the Curry Veggie Crepe. It is packed with vegetables cooked in an aromatic creamy curry sauce, served in a wafer-thin homemade crepe. Tofu Tacos and any of the panini sandwiches satisfies just about everyone, even non-vegetarians.

Ambiance includes DMT-inspired imagery projected on screens, Kabbalah symbols and ethereal photographs adorn the walls, a library of suggested reading for the spiritually-inclined, pleasing music and more! *Do note that lunchtime can be busy with longer wait times for meals.

Samsara (Tea Lounge, Eatery and Gallery) 6a calle poniente #33, La Antigua Guatemala23

DateBook Datebook M AY 2 0 1 6

guide to culture and upcoming events compiled by mercedes mejicanos

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Sat., 10am-12pm ART Inauguration cocktail of Fósiles de Agua, sculptures by Rolando Madrid (Salón del Coleccionista); European Engravings 1500-1600 (sala principal). Galería El Attico, 4a av. 15-45, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Tues., 6pm DOCUMENTARY Hannah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey.

Donation Q40. See highlight on page 28.

Hotel Santo Domingo, Sala Marco Augusto Quiroa, Hotel Santo Domingo, 3a calle oriente 28-A, La Antigua

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Wed., 7:30pm VISUAL ARTS Lotería Capiusera featuring work by 54 talented Guatemalan illustrators and designers. Galería de Arte de la Alianza Francesa. 5a calle 10-55, z. 1, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City

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Fri. DINING at KIDS Restaurant.

Venue info: & reservations: call 5251-0202 or kidsrestaurant@gmail.com 5pm: meet the shuttle at the San Francisco Church parking lot (corner of 7a calle & 1 av., La Antigua) San Gaspar Vivar

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Fri., 7-8pm LANGUAGE WORKSHOP Conversations in French for advanced students, also enjoy croissants and coffee. Free. Reservations please, afantiguacultura@gmail.com or tel: 7832-8910. Alianza Francesa de La Antigua, 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua 24

Sat., 5-6pm MUSIC Ati Mamá, Bossa Nova and Boleros performed by Juan Luis Gramajo, Sofía Peralta and Quinteto Ecléctico. Mesón Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Sat., 1pm OUTDOOR EVENT PICNIC and Petanque tournament. Free. Potlock, bring picnic food to share. Limited space, reservations please, afantiguacultura@gmail.com or tel: 7832-8910. Alianza Francesa Antigua 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua Sat., 6pm ELECTRO NIGHT Rebel minds, dance, graffiti, painting and techno music. Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, 5a calle 10-55, z. 1, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City

Sat, 4-7pm ART Un Año en Antigua by the gifted Guatemalan artist Alfredo García Gil showcasing traditions celebrated in his hometown of La Antigua Guatemala.

Through June 6. La Antigua Galería de Arte, 4a calle oriente #15, La Antigua

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Sun., 8am CARRERA ARCOIRIS 5KM (5K “Rainbow Run”) organized by Club Rotario to benefit the children of AYUVI (www.ayuvi.org. gt). Donation Q75, includes a T-shirt and medal. Central Park, La Antigua

Sun., through Tues., May 10 CELEBRATE Día de la madre (Mother’s Day) Reservations, tel: 78321296. Fridas, Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua

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Mon., 4pm — CULINARY ACTIVITY The Taste of French Crepes! Reservation please, tel: 78328910 or afantiguacultura@gmail.com Alianza Francesa Antigua 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

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Tues. MOTHER’S DAY - DÍA DE LA MADRE Guatemala

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Wed., 5-7pm ART Tu Madre, collective exhibition by Colectivo C.A.C.A. with work by Rodolfo de León, Juan Pablo Canale, Christel Brenninkmeijer, Elvira Méndez, Anacris García-Cabeza, Alexis Rojas, Lili Aldai, Lucía Morán Giracca, and Gustavo Estrada. Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

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Thurs., 7:45pm FILM Pequeñas diferencias (Du vent dans mes mollets, France 2012). Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, outdoor garden (tel: 2207-5757), 5a calle 10-55, z. 1, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City

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Sat., 7:30pm PHOTOGRAPHY A Journey Through Architecture by Renaud Ruhlmann (www. renaudruhlmann.com) Free. Alianza Francesa Antigua 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua

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Sat., evening PARTY Cantina Beat, underground music.

Reservations, 7832-1296. Fridas, Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua

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Sat., & Sun., 15 EVENT Cultural Landscapes in collaboration with International Museum Day (May 18) the Museo Arte de Guatemala (MAG) invites you to attend its weekend events: Sat. & Sun., 10am-5pm Opening of the Farmer’s Market (Caoba Farms); Sat.10am, throughout the day, tour of facilities and exhibition; 11am & 3pm, 1½ hour guided tour of the Collector Palacios-Weymann, max. 15 people per tour, donation Q200; Sun., noon acoustic concert by Magda Angelica (guitar & vocals) and Lenin Fernández (percussion), donation Q40. Museo Arte de Guatemala, 5a Av. sur final #41, La Antigua

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK Mi Escuelita provides tuitoring for children from poverty-level families in San Pedro Las Huertas to reduce the number who fail a grade in school. This represents cost and time for parents and some children are not able to continue their education. Find out more about this extra-curricular school founded by a local teacher. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed., 6pm — (English) SLIDE SHOW Antigua: Behind the Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a onehour presentation with vintage and contemporary photographs collected over the past 40 years, accompanied by Elizabeth Bell’s expert narration. Q50 per person. Questions encouraged. Autographed books available. Hotel Sor Juana, 4a calle oriente #45, La Antigua 25

datebook highlight PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Open through May 31 Instituto Guatemalteco Americano, Ruta 1, 4-05, z. 4, Guatemala City

“JAZZ MOMENT”

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uring this year’s Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Instituto Guatemalteco Americano-IGA, photographers, without the benefit of additional lighting or flashes, and with musicians in motion, accepted the challenge and captured some beautiful images.

Photographers, musicians, lovers of jazz and the general public are invited to view these photographs in the exhibition Jazz Moment, open through May 31.

Roy Assaf Trio (photo: manuel ramírez barillas)

Jazz Festival 2016 (photo: eduardo ruata)

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Eli Yamin (photo: juan deleón) more “Jazz Moment” photos pages 35, 36

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Thurs., 4pm (Spanish) CONFERENCE El Convento de Santa Teresa de La Antigua Guatemala by Claudia Wolleys. Q30/Q15, students w/ carnet & tour guides. Casa Popenoe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua

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Tues., 6:30pm — BENEFIT DINNER at Fridas, Antigua’s premier Mexican Restaurant, to support the work of Unidos Para Los Animals: rescue, rehabilitation, adoptions, spay & neuter clinics, children and teen programs for dog & puppy care and training and a lot more (visit its active Facebook page & website www.unidosparalosanimales.org). Q150 p/p incls. a beverage, a delicious dinner (appetizer, main course and dessert). Team UPA hopes to see you there. Limited seating, advance ticket sales at Revue (3a av. sur #4-A) or tel: Mercedes, 7931-4500 (M-F).

Fridas, 5a av. norte #29, Arco de Santa Catalina, La Antigua

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Sat., 6-9pm WINE AND CHEESE PARTY hosted by The American Society of Guatemala. Fine wines, delicious food and great entertainment. For more details, visit revuemag. com/datebook. Hotel Palacio Doña Leonor, 4a calle oriente #8, La Antigua

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Sun., 10am FIESTA DEL PAN Discover the world of bread, history and techniques. Workshops for kids and adults. Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, 5a calle 10-55, z. 1, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City

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Sun., 11:30am MUSIC Concierto de Sueños with Ricardo Piacentini, piano and Tiziana Scandaletti, soprano, as part of the Italian celebrations. Tel: 2366-8394. Sala Marco Augusto Quiroa, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, La Antigua

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Fri., 5pm 5-10pm EVENT Noche de los Museos del Centro Histórico, within the celebration of International Museums Day. See related info., pg. 30. Galería del Centro circuito sur, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City

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Tues., 5:30pm MAYAN DANCES by Nuevo Amanecer (New Dawn) a local NGO dedicated to assisting indigenous children in San Andres Itzapa by facilitating self-sufficiency through education while preserving and strengthening their cultural identity though language and dances which are currently being lost at an alarming rate.

Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Tues., 7:30pm (French-Spanish) LITERARY CABARET with Philippe Hunziker and Marc Sagaert, artistic direction by Marc Sagaert. Alianza Francesa de Guatemala, 5a calle 10-55, z. 1, Finca La Aurora, Guatemala City

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Thurs., 7pm (French w/Spanish subtitles) FILM Los Seductores, a romantic comedy, also sample delicious freshly-baked French bread.

Free. Organized by the Alianza Francesa Antigua. Panadería Santa Clara, 2a av. sur #18, La Antigua

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Thurs., 7pm PHOTOGRAPHY Competition for this year’s Ricardo Mata Cup. Free, incls. a snack. Club Fotográfico de Guatemala.

See related article on pg. 21. Museo Ixchel, Centro Cultural UFA (2361-8081/82), 6a calle final, z. 10, Guatemala City

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Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK CANI Asociación Casa del Niño, a non-profit assoc. working in Jocotenango is dedicated to education and prevention programs aimed at the most vulnerable children and youth in the area. It takes a holistic approach to education by immersing children in art, culture, sports and recreation. Suggested donation Q25, all which goes directly to the NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: 7832 -1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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datebook highlights DOCUMENTARY Tuesday, May 3, 6pm Donation Q40. Hotel Santo Domingo, Sala Marco Augusto Quiroa, 3a calle oriente 28-A, La Antigua

Hannah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey Hannah: la travesía inédita del budism

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annah: Buddhism’s Untold Journey tells the story of Hannah Nydahl and her adventure bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West.

From her wild and idealistic roots as a hippy in Copenhagen, the film follows Hannah and her husband Ole to the hedonistic city of Kathmandu, where in 1968 they became two of the first Western students of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa – the first consciously reincarnated lama of Tibet, and the man who would change their lives forever.

At the heart of the film lies the unique and inspiring love story of Hannah and Ole and their unwavering dedication to bring Buddhism to the West.

From Europe and North America, through the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and Russia, to being kidnapped by guerrillas in South America, the film portrays the path of a great woman at the forefront of a turbulent, ever-changing world.

—www.hannahthefilm.com

VILLAGE VOICE “The film is a pleasure – lush jewel tones on tapestries, temples, and statues”

ART Collective Exhibition Wednesday, May 11, 5-7pm Galería Panza Verde, 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua Tu Madre, collective exhibition by Colectivo C.A.C.A. with work by Rodolfo de León, Juan Pablo Canale, Christel Brenninkmeijer, Elvira Méndez, Anacris García-Cabeza, Alexis Rojas, Lili Aldai, Lucia Morán Giracca, and Gustavo Estrada..

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MOVIEFIED “Cinematic as the best of today’s documentaries”

JILL LYNNE – HUFFINGTON POST “The excellently crafted film led the spellbound audience from fascination to tears.”

datebook Primitive - Contemporary Guatemalan Art Gallery & Museum 4a calle oriente #10 Interior Casa Antigua, El Jaulón, La Antigua centrodeartepopular@gmail.com www.centrodeartepopular.com

MON-FRI 9:00 to 17:00 SAT 9:00 to 13:00 - Closed Sunday 6 Calle final, zona 10 Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala City Tels: (502) 2338-7836, 2338-7896

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On these Saturdays: May 7, June 11, July 16 and August 13 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Enlaces, 6a Avenida Norte #1, Antigua

Democrats Abroad will help U.S. citizens register to vote.

And if already registered in the last state they resided in, help them request their overseas absentee ballot for the general election in November.

Exhibition and Sale of Maya Textiles & Production of Exclusive Handicrafts The only place in La Antigua managed by Indigenous People

More info, contact John Chudy at 7832-4581 or mayadems@yahoo.com

1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua Tel: 7832-3169 alidaperez@itelgua.com

Te invitamos a participar en nuestro CONCURSO FOTOGRÁFICO de junio 2016 con el tema: AGUA en GUATEMALA. Enviar UNA (1) foto en ALTA RESOLUCIÓN con el título, lugar donde fue tomada, su nombre y el sitio web para el crédito a: photos@revuemag.com Habrá premios para las fotos ganadoras, incluye Q.200 para los dos primeros lugares.

Para más información REVUEmag.com Serán elegibles las fotos que se reciban hasta el 12 de MAYO de 2016

We invite you to participate in our MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST for June 2016 with the theme: WATER in Guatemala.

Please send ONE (1) HIGH RES photo with caption/location and your name & website for the credit line to: photos@revuemag.com There will be prizes for winning photos including Q.200 for both 1st Place categories.

More information at REVUEmag.com Submissions entered by the 12th of MAY, 2016 will be eligible.

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Guatemala City

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*Casa Mima 8a av. 14-12, z. 1, Mon-Sat., 10am-5pm; tels: (office) 2253-6657 & 22326902, (museum) 2253-4020; beatrizquevedo@casamima.org, www.casamima.org

Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena 6a calle final, z. 10, Centro Cultural UFM, campus of the Francisco Marroquín University, M-F, 9am-5pm, Sat., 9am-1pm; library, M-F, 1pm-5pm; Sat., 9am-1pm; Adm: Q35, adults/Q15, students w/carnet/Q10, children; tels: 2331-3622, fax, 2331/3634; www. museoixchel.org

*Museo de Arte Guatemalteco Primitivo-Contemporáneo 4a calle oriente & 3a av. norte #10, interior Casa Antigua-El Jaulón, La Antigua Guatemala; daily 9:30am-6:30pm; tel: 7832-7577; www. centrodeartepopular.com; museoartepopular@yahoo.com

Museo Arquidiocesano de Santiago de Guatemala 7 av. 6-73, z. 1, interior Catedral Metropolitana; Tues-Fri., 9am1pm, & 2pm-5pm, Sat., 9am-1pm & 2pm4pm; adm. Q10, residents/Q5, students w/ carnet; Q20 non-residents, tel: 2504-6868, ext. 2; bicentenariacatedralguatemala@ gmail.com, www.catedral.org.gt *Museo Carlos F. Novella 15 av.

18-01, z. 6, interior Finca La Pedrera; MonThurs., 8am-5pm, Fri., 8am-3pm; tel: 22864100, ext. 6435; www.fundacioncarlosfnovella.org Centro Cultura Arquidiocesano Pbro. Jorge Toruño Lizarralde s.j. 11 av. 4-49, z. 1; Mon-Fri, 8:30am-1pm/ 2pm-4pm, Sat., reservation & groups, min. 5 people; Adm., Q20 adults/free, children; tel: 2230-1589; museodelamerced@gmail.com *Galería Guatemala, Fundación G&T Continental 6 av. 9-08, z. 9. Lobby Banco G&T Continental; M-F 9am-7pm; tels: 2230-5072/6 & 8; www.fundaciongytcontinental.org *Museo de Historia Natural USAC & Jardín Botánico USAC, calle Mariscal Cruz 1-56 z. 10; M-F, 8am-4pm; Adm. Q3; tels: (museo) 2334-6064 y 65, (jardín) 2361-5451 & 57; facebook.com/museodehistorianatural.usac; facebook.com/jardinbotanicousac; dimushnat.usac@gmail.com Museo Popol Vuh 6a calle final, z. 10; M-F 9am-5pm, Sat., 9am-1pm; tels: 23387896 & 2338-7836; popolvuh@ufm.edu; www.popolvuh.ufm.edu

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*Museo Miraflores 7a calle 21-55, z. 11 Paseo Miraflores; Tues.-Sun. 9am-7pm; tels: 2470-3415/18 *Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología 6a calle & 7a av., z. 13, salón 5, Finca La Aurora; tel: 2475-4010, ext. 101; www.munae.gob.gt Servicio de Historia MilitarMuseo del Ejército 24a calle 3-81, z.

1, interior Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias, next to the open air theater, Castillo de San José de Buena Vista; M-Sat., 8am4pm; tel: 2221-4322; museodelejercitoguatemala@yahoo.com; www.museo.mil.gt *Museo de la Universidad de San Carlos Guatemala 9a av. 9-79, z. 1; M-F, 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat., 9:30-1pm, closed Tues, Sat. & holidays; adm. Q1, residents/Q8, non-residents/free, students w/ carnet & university employees; tels: 22320721 & 2251-6840; www.musacenlinea.org & infomusac@musacenlinea.org

Santiago Sacatepéquez Museo Regional de Santiago Sacatepéquez 3a calle 4-00, z. 4, Santiago Sacatepéquez; Mon-Sun., 9am-4pm; Adm. Q5, residents/Q30, non-residents; tels: 7830-2798 & 5679-4886; ottoniel11@hotmail.com; www. santiaguerosenlinea.com

El Museo Arte de Guatemala (MAG) 5a av. sur #40 final, La Antigua Guatemala; tel: 7832-8773; info@funbaguatemala.org not yet open to the public Museo Vical de Arte Precolombino & Vidrio Moderno Casa Santo Domingo, 3a calle oriente #28, La Antigua Guatemala; Mon-Sat., 9am-6pm, Sun., 11:15am-6pm; tel: 7820-1220, adm. Q42. incls. entrance to all museums; museodearte@grupovical.com; www.grupovical. com/museo EL Paseo de los Museos 3a calle oriente #28, La Antigua Guatemala; Mon-Sun., 9am-6pm; tel: 7820-1220; www.casasantodomingo.com.gt; asoasnavar@casasantodomingo.com.gt

Jocotenango/Antigua Museo Casa Kojom Centro Cultural la Azotea Jocotenango, Sacatepéquez; M-F, 9am-4pm; Sat., 9am-2pm; adm. Q50 (incls. entrance to Coffee Museum); tels: 7831-1483/7831-1486; info@kojom.org www.kojom.org

Panajachel, Lake Atitlán Museo Lacustre inside Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo, av. Santander, Mon-Sun., 8am-6pm; adm, Q35, adults/Q20, students w/carnet

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La Cueva de Panza Verde

tels: 7955-8282, 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua

May 14th, Sat., 5pm — “More Music, Less Violence” Mondays, 8-10pm — All proceeds support the initiatives of the Sistema de Obed García, classical piano. Q35 cover Orquestas de Guatemala (SOG). Donation suggested Tuesday, May 10th, 8-10pm — Maf é Túla: Swing, Jazz, Gypsy. Q35 cover Wednesdays, 8-10pm — Margie Sheran on Piano. Q35 cover Thursdays, 8-10pm — Nelson Lunding, Piano and Vocals from New Orleans.

Q35 cover Fridays, 8-10pm — Cuban Trio: Piano, congas, flute.

Q35 cover Saturdays, 8-10pm — Sergio Zepeda or Tito Santis: Acoustic Guitar. Q35 cover Sundays, 8-10pm — Sagan Jacobson: Acoustic guitar May 7th, Sat., 5-6pm —

MUSIC RECITAL. Ati Mamá, Bossa Nova & Boleros, by musicians Juan Luis Gramajo, Sofía Peralta and Quintero Ecléctico.

No cover, donation suggested

Fridas Del Arco Restaurant

tel: 7832-1296 Calle del Arco #29, La Antigua

tel: 7832-3610 5a av. norte #20, La Antigua

May 7, Saturday — El Gordo with Paula Herera May 13, Friday — Joaquin Sabina tribute by Jonathan Méndez

Saturdays, 7-9pm — Grupo Friends Sundays, 1-4pm — Marimba

Trova Jazz

tel: 2334-1241 Via 6, 3-55, zona 4, Guatemala City

Friday Concerts — Call for schedule: Live music Thursdays through Saturdays.

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EPICURE RESTAURANT

Tel: 7832-5522 3a avenida norte #11-B, La Antigua

Saturdays — 7-9pm: Live music “El Trio” Sundays — 1-3pm: Live music “El Trio”

Rainbow Café

tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

Free Live Music Nightly from 8:00pm Mondays, 8pm — Different Guest Musicians.

Tuesdays, 8pm — Gustavo: this local musician plays a mix of Latin and western classics Wednesdays, 8pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by different musicians; come along and show your skills and get a free Rainbow shot!

Thursdays, 8pm — Different Guest artists Fridays, 8pm — Los Dorados, harmonized covers and originals. Let’s travel with music.

Saturdays, 8pm — A variety of bands and musicians!

Sundays — The Blue Roots: Blues, reggae, jazz, funk, and more

Los Tres Tiempos

Tel: 7832-5161 5a av norte. #31, La Antigua

Sundays — 2-5pm: Live music: Bolero

Las Palmas

tel: 7832-9734 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua

Mondays, 7:30 — Mateo, Rumba flamenco & French Tuesdays, 7:30 — Trujillo & René, Soft rock, bossa nova Wednesdays, 7:30 — Mateo, Rumba flamenco & French Thursdays, 7:30 — Gustavo Santos, raggae Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30pm — Live Salsa, Grupo Friends Sundays, 7:30 — Andean music

Arrin Cuan

tel: 2238-0242 5a av. 3-27, zona 1, Guatemala City

Daily — Live marimba music tel: 7832-0831 Casa #2, Callejón Concepción 6, La Antigua

Sundays — Live marimba music

CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL

Tel: 7832-2681 San Cristóbal El Alto, La Antigua

Saturdays & Sundays, 1-3pm — Live Music (shuttle service available at Nim Po’t)

Kape Paulinos

tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán

Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH THEATER Saturdays, 7, 14, 21 & 28, 8pm (Spanish) Theatre Company People’s University presents The Legacy of Tula de Hugo Carrillo with performances by José Marío Massella, Elizabeth Marroquín, Adolfo Portillo and Anayancie Comparini. Q75 p/p. Centro Cultural ‘El Sitio’ 5a calle poniente #15, La Antigua

The Antigua Curry Club 2nd Thursday of each month. We are a membership club that meets the each month to eat (or sometimes even cook curry). Join us! See http://www. cernikovsky.com, La Antigua

ART Contexto Natural by Lucía Morán Giracca, through May 29. Hotel Casa Santo Domingo (Sala de Artista) 3a calle oriente 28-A, La Antigua ART Luz, Sombra y Reflejos, a collective exposition by Beatriz Aycinena, Cristina Bickford, Guadalupe del Valle, Alejandra Flores y Patricia Ann de González, through May 23. Galería del Centro, 5a av. 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City

ART Portales de Luz by María Victoria García, through May 27. Galería Guatemala, Fundación G&T Continental, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Lobby Edificio Corporativo Banco G&T Continental, Guatemala City 34

(English) DOCUMENTARY Thursdays, 5-6pm Wings presents Blessed Fruit of the Womb: The Fight for Reproductive Rights in Guatemala. Free. The Bagel Barn, 5a calle poniente #2, La Antigua

TEXTILE EXHIBITION A collection of antique huipils, women’s and men’s tzutes (made of cotton, silk and ixcaco) from Chichicastenango and environs.

Through May 31. Casa del Tejido Antiguo (7832-3169), 1a calle poniente #51, La Antigua NGO TOUR (English) Mondays, 10am & Thursdays, 2:30pm Common Hope offers a free two-hour village tour, learn about its education, health care & housing programs. Meet at the fountain, central park; also private tours avail., tel: 7922-6600. Visit www. commonhope.org La Antigua

NGO TOUR (English) Thursdays, 8:30am Ciudad Vieja, you’ll see where many Niños de Guatemala families work and live. Also, visit the school built

by Niños de Guatemala. Q200/Q100, students. Proceeds benefit Niños de Guatemala projects. Info., Antigua_office@ ninosdeguatemala.org; tel: 7832-8033.

La Antigua/Ciudad Vieja PLAN AHEAD RETREAT Sacred Expression Women’s Retreat Meditation, yoga, and self-exploratory writing in a women’s circle. Thurs. June 23 - Fri. July 1.

Info: aimee@thestorytellerwithin.com & www.thestorytellerwithin.com The Yoga Forest, Lake Atitlán Please submit your DATEBOOK entry for the June 2016 edition by May 10

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Jazz Festival 2016 exhibition see page 26 (photo: freddy murphy)

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ALTUNA A “Classic” in the center of Guatemala City & in Zone 10

Specializing in Spanish and Basque Cuisine, Seafood and Paella 5a av. 12-31, Zona 1 Tels: 2251-7185, 2253-6743 10 calle 0-45, Zona 10 PBX: 2201-2323 www.restaurantealtuna.com

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Shakespeare Pub Wi-Fi • Lunch Specials Happy Hour 11-5 Near all Major Hotels. 13 calle y 1a av., zona 10, local 5 Torre Santa Clara II Tel: 2331-2641

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Books & Exhibitions • Live Music Thur-Sat Vía 6, 3-55, Z. 4, Guatemala City Resv: 2334-1241

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Doing Good, Says Who?

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is probably half the GDP of the entire village, and that probably most of the people don’t know what a check is. Then, he remembers other situations: the 16-year-old girl thrown out of her home when a foreigner gave her $100, because her mother thought she must have prostituted herself. How else could she have received such a huge amount of money? Then, there was the family who received a new home, and moved, not into the house, but to another village, when jealous neighbors threatened them. Or the mother who had angrily told Joe “don’t make my child a beggar” when he gave a small boy a few coins.

How, then, does Stanley reconcile Angélica’s needs with his wellmeaning desire to help her?

Angélica, Stanley, Joe and the $10,000 check may or may not have been “real.” Authors Connie Newton and Fran Early, in their book “Doing Good…Says Who?” have protected the identity of their sources and combined aspects of several actual situations into one “story.” Through the many vignettes presented in this fashion, the reader feels Angélica’s needs and Stanley’s desire to help, and begins to understand ways in which this can be accomplished without creating harmful unintended consequences. The reader learns that, despite Stanley’s initial perception, Angélica may actually be better off than many in her village. A donation to her micro-lending co-op, whose members provide her with emotional as well as financial support, will help her and others, and prevent Angélica from becoming a target of envy.

Through readable and interesting accounts of help that didn’t help, maybe helped, and actually helped, the authors have demonstrated the five principles they believe are necessary to intervene in a positive manner. 1) Respect and Value People. 2) Build Trust Through Relationships. 3) Do “With” Rather Than “For.” 4) Ensure Feedback and Accountability. 5) Evaluate Every Step of the Way. How to follow those five principles during a one- or two-week mission trip? The authors present the possibility of rethinking the short term “volunteer” as a “visitor.” The visitor volunteer 40

Through the many vignettes presented in this fashion, the reader feels Angélica’s needs and Stanley’s desire to help. will want to be aware of the five principles, plus language and cultural differences. Debate continues about whether a monetary contribution may be more valuable than a week in which a volunteer develops blisters building houses or planting trees.

A study done by Kurt Ver Beek, for instance, evaluated a project that built houses in Honduras after a hurricane.

Estimated expenses for volunteer travel, food, and lodging meant that each house built by volunteers cost $30,000.

The same house built by locals cost $2,000. An additional 14 houses could have been built with a monetary donation of that amount, and locals would have received jobs.

What about the value of an encounter with cultural differences to the volunteer himself? Ver Beek also tracked whether volunteers’ world-view or actions were changed by the volunteer experience.

He discovered that, within six to eight weeks after the trip, there was little evidence of lasting changes, either in giving for mission or in attitudes toward others. ...continued on page 66

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Gail Terzuola LISW LADAC Licensed Psychotherapist Relationships Substance Abuse Trauma and Recovery

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SKYPE appointments available

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When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. —Sophia Loren

health services Calzada Santa Lucia Sur #7, La Antigua Tels: 7832-3122, 7832-5789

HOUSE OF HEALTH Emergency Service from 7:00am to 7:00pm

Medical Clinics & Diagnostics General Medicine • Pediatric OB/GYN • Mammogram • Ultrasound X-Rays • Densitometry • Lab We accept major credit cards

Dra. Paulina Castejón M.D. Ophthalmology Eye Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Optical Services Tels: (502) 7882-4281, 5239-3891 Avenida El Desengaño No. 33, La Antigua Guatemala

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Hospital Privado

Hermano Pedro a Medicine and General Surgery a Pediatrics a Maternity & Gynecology aTraumatology, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery a Laparoscopic Videosurgery a Otorhinolaryngology a Urology

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WE ACCEPT WORLD WIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE! www.hospitalhermanopedro.net

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General Dentistry Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implants Oral Rehabilitation TMJ Therapy Jaw Surgery Teeth Whitening Orthodontics Tel: 7832-6002 info@maxillofacialcentre.com

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Dr. Luis Ramírez, DDS, OMS, is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, dental implants, and oral rehabilitation.

Maxillofacial Centre is the ONLY ONE with 3D Dental Tomography and CAD/CAM Dental Lab in Guatemala.

Spanish, English and German Spoken - Calle Real de Santa Ines #9A La Antigua Guatemala Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love. —Stevie Wonder A mother’s happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.

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I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars. —E. M. Forster

My mother thinks I am the best. And I was raised to always believe what my mother tells me. —Diego Maradona

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If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher. —A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all; and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question. —Willard Scott

It’s also selfish because it makes you feel good when you help others. I’ve been helped by acts of kindness from strangers.

That’s why we’re here, after all, to help others.

—Carol Burnett

My philosophy is that the most important aspect of any religion should be human kindness. And to try to ease the suffering of others. To try to bring light and love into the lives of mankind. —Steven Seagal

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aNTIGUA shops & services Free Tour of our Organic Macadamia Farm!

Free samples of our macadamia chocolates, and facials with our skincare products.

Learn and contribute to our sustainable development project.

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Second-hand store featuring clothing, shoes, purses, lots of great books in English & Spanish, jewelry, artwork, house & kitchen wares, and much more

3a avenida sur #4-A, La Antigua Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 5pm

Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm & 2:30-6pm Sat: 9am-1pm

2a Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624, 5732-4808 Cynthia Burski, D.V.M. / Hugo Sican Pelen, D.V.M.

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Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a native of Guatemala, an award-winning author, chef consultant, Latin food and culture strategist and entrepreneur.

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Today, public schools supply teachers and classrooms but no school supplies, making it very difficult for the economically challenged.

Facade detail, Casa Convento Concepción La Antigua (hadazul cruz)

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the economically challenged to get an education. Many low income kids rely on NGOs for education.

Depending on a family’s income, tuition for private schools can put quite a strain on their budget.

under the supervision of nuns of Concepcion and lived a cloistered life until old enough to choose between marriage or becoming a nun.” (Verle L. Annis; The Architecture of Antigua Guatemala 1543-1773) The school later moved to Capuchinas Convent. Indeed, education for women in colonial times was limited.

With educational reforms in the 1870s, public schools opened to boys and girls. Today the Guatemalan government has such a meager budget for education that public schools provide teachers and classrooms but no school supplies, making it very difficult for Rectoría Universidad de San Carlos, Guatemala City

Colegio Tridentino, La Antigua (hadazul cruz)

Today there are 12 universities throughout the country as higher education has become a goal for Guatemala’s youth to get better-paying jobs.

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Desayuno

— A Great Way to Start the Day

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uatemalans consider breakfast and lunch to be the most important meals of the day. These meals are usually larger than the evening meal. Families with school-age children pay special attention to serving nutritious breakfasts. Balance and quality are both important.

Because fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant and varied in Guatemala, it’s easy to make a nourishing meal during a busy morning.

Guatemalan breakfast dishes are simple but tasty and wholesome.

Mosh (creamy whole oats with cinnamon and milk) is a favorite of the young and the old. Eggs are prepared in many styles depending on the day of the week. On weekdays they can be soft-boiled, hard-

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boiled or scrambled. On the weekend, they can be huevos estrellados con chirmol frito (eggs sunny-side up with tomato and onion pan sauce) or huevos revueltos con tomate y cebolla ó tortilla (scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions or corn tortilla bits). The typical accompaniments for eggs are black beans in any style and either corn tortillas or Guatemalan-style French bread (an elongated crusty loaf divided into bun-like sections, with a delicious gummy core).

Guatemalan breakfast dishes are simple but tasty and wholesome.

Another breakfast option for the weekend or for brunch is panqueques con miel de abeja (pancakes with honey). These are medium-thick crepelike cakes that can be made in minutes. Pan fried plantains are a good complement to any meal. For heavier appetites, Guatemalan chorizo and longaniza sausages make a great side.

In my grandmother’s town in the countryside, tamalitos de elote (fresh corn and butter mini-tamales topped with fresh cream) were a very special treat. She made them especially when we had visitors. Guineo mojoncho con leche was another favorite breakfast dish. This is red-skinned bananas grilled over charcoals, peeled, cut into chunks, mashed, and added to hot milk in a bowl. We ate this dish

Sofrito

like cereal. At school, whole (not rolled) oats were cooked in milk.

Traditional breakfast drinks include freshly squeezed orange juice and licuados (blended drinks made with seasonal fresh fruit and milk). Guatemalan cafĂŠ con leche (coffee with hot milk) is also popular.

Mosh

In my own home, I have had a breakfast routine for years. My son sits at the breakfast bar and watches me prepare his food. Subconsciously he is learning to 55

make good choices about food—especially when he is away from home—just as I learned by watching my grandmother. I’ve developed simple menus mimicking my childhood breakfasts to show him that cooking and eating good, fresh food isn’t hard.

Here’s our typical breakfast routine (in this order): a multivitamin, a small plate of three or four different fruits cut into small pieces, mosh or whole-grain cereal with skim milk, and eggs in different styles. I vary the routine occasionally to include other choices and to prevent boredom. My biggest reward is that now he can make his own breakfast with good food choices.

Below is an easy and delicious recipe that is very near and dear to my heart.

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions

tortilla bits or cooked chorizo instead of tomatoes and onions. Accompany the eggs with Frijoles Chapines (Guatemalan black beans any style) and Tortillas de Maíz (corn tortillas). Or serve the eggs atop a panfried corn tortilla with beans on the side. You can also modify this recipe by making the eggs sunny side up and using the onion and tomato comb.

Serves 2 people 2 large or 3 small eggs 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 1/2 tablespoons finely diced Roma tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely diced yellow onion 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

HUEVOS REVUELTOS CON TOMATE Y CEBOLLA Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Onions recipe by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

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1. Beat the eggs until fluffy and set aside.

2. Add the oil to a heated medium nonstick skillet.

Add the tomatoes and onion and season with salt.

Cook at medium heat until saucy and thick, (about 3 minutes). Taste and adjust salt, if needed.

3. Add the eggs and combine well with the sauce.

Continue to cook until eggs are cooked and smooth (2 to 3 minutes).

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This past year, nine of San Bernabé’s 76 middle school students were in the top 10 in the country at their grade level, qualifying more middle school students for the national finals than any other school in the country. Graduates of the high school are attending San Carlos University. Meanwhile, benches reflecting national champions or top three placements in the Burger King “King of Math” competition are located in both the elementary and high school atriums.

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gram expanded to include families who live outside the village. Currently, 270 students are enrolled in Colegio San Bernabé, which extends from kindergarten through high school.

Colegio San Bernabé is a private school, and therefore receives no government funding. Village children attend tuition free, while children living outside the village pay approximately Q15,000 per year. Their parents are expected to contribute meaningfully to the school, in the same way that the village parents continue to do, with manual labor. The original building is much expanded, and Project Village, with the participation of the villagers and the school’s parents, built a high school building last year on land it purchased about a kilometer below the village.

San Bernabé students at all levels have won many prestigious academic competitions with students attending schools generally thought to be Guatemala’s finest. In the last three years, 14 different middle and high school students, of a student body of approximately 100 students, have qualified as one of the top 10 students in the nation in their grade level in either math, science or physics in the Science Olympiads, the most prestigious academic competition in the country.

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When Project Village arrived in the village of San Bernabé in 2006, there were six students in third grade, none of whom had a possibility to study past sixth grade. Two exceptional students from this grade, due to the assistance of Project Village and its extraordinary efforts, have won full scholarships and are currently studying at prestigious two-year international baccalaureate preparatory programs in Freiberg, Germany and San José, Costa Rica. The total value of their scholarships is $136,000, more than the combined yearly income of San Bernabé’s inhabitants.

In 2013, the last year that the test was administered, the ninth-graders at San Bernabé received a 90 percent achievement rate in mathematics and a 75 percent achievement rate in language on the national standardized tests. The national averages were 18 percent and 14 ...continued on following page Temporary high school science lab

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percent, respectively. In 2014, the high school students received a 100 percent achievement rate in mathematics and a 70 percent achievement rate in language. The national averages were 8.7 percent and 26 percent, respectively. Only 10 of the over 3,100 high schools in the country achieved the 100 percent mark.

They delivered the building materials. If the fathers had not built the initial lab, it would not have been built. Project Village has demanded accountability from students, parents and teachers. A 95 percent attendance record is required for a village student to continue to attend the school free of charge. Mothers supervise the elementary children every day during recess and lunch, and parents have donated countless weekends and evenings working at the school. Evaluation of academic programs has been ongoing, and effectiveness is clear in the academic achievements of the students. And yes, 10 years later, Vince is still very much involved in Project Village.

San Bernabé has seen two small high school graduation classes. Most of these graduates now travel each day by van provided by Project Village to attend San Carlos University in Guatemala City. They are studying civil and computer engineering, accounting, business administration, medicine and agriculture.

“Doing Good...Says Who?” authors Connie Newton and Fran Early have outlined five principles they consider necessary for a successful collaborative “helping” mission. 1) Respect and Value People. 2) Build Trust Through Relationships. 3) Do “With” Rather Than “For.” 4) Ensure Feedback and Accountability. 5) Evaluate Every Step of the Way. Newton and Early also point out that much more can be accomplished with a sustained commitment over time, rather than in short “mission” trips.

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What then is the positive side of a week or two of “Doing Good?”

NGO staff report that short-term visits are good for fundraising over time. Often church or other groups become involved, and members of the extended group contribute and come to visit, increasing the circle of contributors. Then, too, a handful of the short-termers come back for a year or two, when relationships can be built, and much more accomplished.

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sophistication overturned the West’s assumptions about the development of civilization.

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Carlsen is no stranger to the region, having lived for many years in La Antigua Guatemala. Now a resident of Sonoma County, California, Carlsen is a journalist and writer who has worked for the New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle and has taught journalism at the University of California at Berkeley. He was a finalist for the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for explanatory writing for a series of articles on the dangers of reused needles in the developing world and from needle sticks among healthcare workers. … “Jungle of Stone” is an epic tale that brings to life one of the greatest, yet least known exploration stories of the 19th century. “A captivating history of two men who dramatically changed their contemporaries’ view of the past.”

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The Antigua International School The accreditation process involves five basic steps, during which each school is required to have a clear statement of philosophy and objectives and is evaluated in terms of how well it meets its own stated purposes.

In addition, each school is required to meet a set of agreed upon written standards for accreditation, developed and endorsed by educational peers, in each area of its operation.

The steps toward accreditation by NEASC-CIT are: 1) The Candidacy Visit The school receives a two- to three-day visit from at least two members of NEASC-CIT, experienced educators themselves, to ascertain the school’s readiness to undertake a self-study. For AIS, the candidacy visit occurred during the spring of 2012. Candidacy status, meaning that the team felt 70

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AIS was ready to begin the accreditation process, was awarded to AIS as a result of that visit.

2) The Self-Study The self-study is the most important part of the accreditation process in commitment of time and effort. During this period, the school studies itself, in order to make an honest assessment of whether it is meeting both is own objectives and the written standards for accreditation determined and endorsed by educational peers. Areas that must be studied during this phase are: 1) school guiding statements, 2) teaching and learning, including access to teaching and learning 3) governance and leadership, 4) faculty and support staff, 5) school culture and partnerships for learning, 6) operational systems. AIS worked on achieving its

3) The Team Visit A team, composed of qualified administrators and teachers from other NEASC-accredited schools, visits the school for at least four days, following the completion of the self-study. The primary function of the team is to provide an objective assessment of the conclusions of the self-study, in the light of the school’s own philosophy and objectives, and the standards for accreditation. The team writes a detailed report, for the school and for NEASC-CIE, which addresses these issues. For each area studied, the team offers a description of its observations and perceptions, and a set of commendations and recommendations with regard to accreditation. The team visit to AIS occurred in May 2014. ...continued on following page Agriculture is in the curriculum

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students applied to several colleges or universities, the group of 14 has, in total, been accepted to 38 institutions throughout the world. These include:

The Antigua International School 4) Decision on Accreditation The NEASC-CIE reviews carefully the visiting team report and considers the recommendations of the visiting team relative to accreditation. The commission then makes a recommendation, upon which the governing body of NEASC acts.

The decision may be to: a) award accreditation, b) defer accreditation, c) not award accreditation.

NEASC-CIE initially deferred accreditation to AIS, until the school could continue development of several areas regarding standards of accreditation. This meant more self-study on the part of the school, and a return team visit in January 2016. During that visit, the team determined that AIS had reached standards for accreditation in all areas, and recommended accreditation, which has since been awarded.

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5) Subsequent Procedures Review of an accredited school continues, after the award of accreditation, to ensure that the school continues to meet standards of accreditation.

AIS will make a two-year report to NEASC-CIE, addressing areas of commendation and recommendation made by the accrediting team in its report to NEASC-CIE. Another onsite evaluation, by professional educators sanctioned by NEASC-CIE, will occur five years following the initial evaluation.

Perhaps the value of the effort by AIS to meet standards for accreditation can best be seen in the recognition of these standards by colleges and universities worldwide in their acceptance of graduating AIS students. In June 2017, AIS will have its first graduating class of 14 students. Since most

In the United States: Northeastern University, Purdue University, Syracuse University, Penn State, Michigan State, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boston University, Texas Christian University, American University, George Mason University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Miami, University of Tampa, University of Southern California, Virginia Tech and 15 other universities and colleges.

In Canada: University of British Columbia and Emily Carr University.

In Europe: Erasmus University, in the Netherlands; University of Rotterdam; and University of Applied Sciences, in Bern, Germany. In Mexico: Anahuac Mayab. In Guatemala: Universidad Francisco Marroquin and De Valle de Guatemala.

An additional affirmation of the value seen by accepting colleges and universities is the amount of merit scholarships that they provide for incoming students whom the college would like to see attend its school. AIS’ 14 graduating students have received a total of $189,000 in merit scholarships from colleges and universities in the United States.

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Coral Gables has also donated training, special thermal helmets, protective gear, hoses and other equipment to the Antigua Fire Department.

“The Fire Department brotherhood between both Sister Cities has been going on since the beginning of this project,” Arévalo said. “They have greatly improved the readiness of our department.”

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“They were ashamed that I would play music on the sidewalk. They thought it was not dignified.”

tar. “It was natural for me,” he said, mentioning that he started his first band at the age of 11. Today, various members of Felipe’s teenage bands have been performing together for 30 years.

Music is my Inheritance — Nery Felipe Priego Huertas

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he passion for music is in my blood, literally,” says Nery Felipe Priego Huertas, who was born in Guatemala City. His mother is from the Pacific coast, his father a Quiche from Huehuetenango. “In those days,” he says, “people from these different locations would not have met. But my father worked on the train. His job was to run along the top of the moving train and climb down to tighten the bolts that held the trains together. My mother was a vendor working on the train. One day, my father was playing the guitar during his rest time and my mother came down the aisle with her goods and began singing with him.” Felipe grins, “It was love. There was always music in my house, all of us, my seven brothers and sisters played music.”

Felipe began playing the marimba with his father’s family when he was 4. In school he learned the Guatemalan flute, then began the gui82

Felipe also discovered the pan pipes when he was 11. “We went to a concert and heard the group Rieses from Peru. It was completely new music. Outside Peru, no one had heard the pipes before. We bought all their cassettes and taught ourselves to play the pipes and their music.”

“When I was 14, we decided to play on sixth avenue in Guatemala City. At this time, no one was playing music on the street in Guatemala, so we became the first. This is a time we call ‘era de oro’ when it was safe to be out in the city. When we played people would wave to us from their cars and stand around us to listen. Our music made them happy. No one was rejecting it.”

His family though, was not supportive. “They were ashamed that I would play music on the sidewalk.

They thought it was not dignified.”

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street many different people can hear live music,” he said.

Felipe studied to be a music teacher at the University of San Carlos in Guatemala City, paying his way by performing in the streets and working with his uncle as a carpenter. “When I attended university, we had 16 courses of music. Then almost every school in Guatemala had a piano. During the war, music became only drums. When I returned to Guatemala three years ago, after being gone for 16 years, I was shocked at the minimum education offered music teachers now, even though Guatemala has a rich musical tradition.” One of his projects is to further music education in Guatemala.

In 1996, Felipe traveled to Chile where he worked with the trabajadores del arte, professional street musicians who provide multi-instrumental concerts—not only on the streets but also on the trains and buses.

“Chile’s transportation is much quieter and more or-

derly, we would stage entire performances for the passengers.” There he learned how to play a variety of instruments, some found only in South America.

After four years in Chile, Felipe moved to Argentina where he studied and performed for eight years. He then moved to Mexico where he taught music and continued performing and adding songs from Mexico to his collection. Today Felipe’s repertoire encompasses over 500 songs, including “all the songs of Guatemala, as well as many from Mexico and Latin music of all styles, from classical to cumbia to pop.”

In 1996, Felipe founded the first group to play in El Parque Central in La Antigua Guatemala. He continues to perform there with Artensanos del Viente on Sunday afternoons, offering an exciting blend of Latin American music. He also plays the marimba with Paabanck. Felipe can also be found performing on the streets and in the local restaurants of San Pedro La Laguna, where he continues to bring live music directly to the people.

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Hostel La Sin Ventura ...............................

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Hotel El Carmen ........................................

Hotel Eterna Primavera ..........................

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ANTIGUA Arrin Cuan .................................................. 9 Amanecer Juice Bar ................................. 62 AntiguaDining.com ................................. 64 Bagel Barn .................................................. 68 Café Condesa ............................................. 63 Café La Sin Ventura .................................. 68 Café Vintage .............................................. 38 Casa Escobar .............................................. 4 Casa Troccoli .............................................. 65 Cerro San Cristobal ................................... 61 Chez Christophe ........................................ 64 Chocomuseo Café ..................................... 71 Cookies, Etc ................................................ 68 Crepas Francesas ...................................... 15 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl ............................ 62 Epicure ......................................................... 59 Fridas ............................................................ 71 Frutos del Mar ............................................ 68 La Biblioteca ............................................... 68 La Bicicleta de Juancho ........................... 68 La Casa del Ron .......................................... 67 La Cenicienta .............................................. 64 La Cuevita de Urquizu .............................. 64 La Estancia ...................................................65 La Estrella .....................................................64 La Fonda de la Calle Real ......................... 69 Las Velas (Camino Real) ........................... 73 Las Palmas .................................................. 13 Los Encuentros .......................................... 62 Los Tres Tiempos ........................................ 61 Mesón Panza Verde ................................... 57 Ni Fu Ni Fa ................................................... 64 O’tapas ........................................................ 64 Pitaya Juice Bar ......................................... 64 Rainbow Café ............................................. 59 Samsara ...................................................... 64 Señor Pepian ............................................. 68 Tacool .......................................................... 5 Tres Amores ............................................... 66 Ubi’s Sushi .................................................. 68 Vivero y Café La Escalonia ....................... 69 Welten .......................................................... 61

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guatemala city Portal de Lara ............................................ 38 LAKE ATITLÁN Apart-Hotel Los Arboles .........................

B’alam’ya ....................................................

Hotel Dos Mundos (Pana) ......................

Hotel Real Santander ..............................

Jardines del Lago .....................................

La Casa Rosa .............................................

Posada de Santiago (Santiago) ............

TOSA La Laguna .......................................

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PACIFIC COAST Asociación Ola Verde ...............................

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Casa Bella ...................................................

Cayman Suites ..........................................

Club Isleta de Gaia ...................................

Hawaian Paradise .....................................

Hotel Dos Mundos ...................................

Hotel Honolulu .........................................

Hotel Pez de Oro .......................................

Hotel Playa Plana ......................................

Hotel Playa Saltamonte ..........................

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El PetÉn Hotel Ecológico y Rest. Mon ami .......... 81 RÍo Dulce Amatique Bay ........................................... 94 Hacienda Tijax ........................................... 94 Hotel Catamaran ...................................... 94 QUETZALTENANGO Casa Doña Mercedes ............................... 93 Hostal Las Orquideas ............................... 93

R ESAU R AN TS / BARS Quetzaltenango Shai Long .................................................... 93 Giuseppe´s Gourmet Pizza ..................... 93

Guatemala CITY Arrin Cuan ................................................... 13 Caffé De Fiori .............................................. 38 El Establo .................................................... 37 Rattle & Hum ............................................. 36 Restaurante Altuna .................................. 37 Trovajazz ..................................................... 38 William Shakespeare Pub ....................... 38 TECPÁN Kape La Nonna .......................................... 92 Kape Paulinos ............................................ 92 Restaurante Chichoy ................................ 4

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Police: 110 Fire: 122 and 123 Tourist Police (Antigua): 7832-4131 Fire Dept: 7832-0234 Guatemala City Tourist Assistance: 1500 (24-hour) 100

SERVICES GUATEMALA CITY Aero Post air freight service .................... 49 Angel Fire Kennels ..................................... 50 Budget Rent-a-Car ...................................... 35 Hertz ............................................................... 109 Immigration Services ................................. 95 Transcargo .....................................................39 Union Church ............................................... 39 Antigua Antigua FM ................................................... 76 Frank Salon ....................................................51 Fumigadora Antigua ...................................50 Niños de Guatemala .................................. 95 Renta Autos de Guatemala ...................... 53 Valhalla Macadamia Farm ......................... 50

SHOPS Guatemala City Bernina (Sewing Center) ............................39 Capeiros Flower Shop .................................39 House & Green ...................... inside cover Inola ............................................................... 39 Super Verduras ............................................ 37 ANTIGUA Atelier Antigua ............................................ 49 Casa de los Gigantes .................................. 49 Casa Del Tejido ............................................ 29 Colibrí Textiles ............................................. 51 Ecofiltro ..........................................................11 El Cafetalito ................................................... 7 El Mástil ..........................................................3 Joyería del Angel ................... back cover La Casa del Conde (books, etc) .................50 Orgánica ........................................................ 46 The North Face ............................................ 1

CULTUR AL Guatemala City El Attico ..........................................................29 Museo Ixchel .................................................29 Museo Popol Vuh .........................................29 Antigua Galería Museo Centro de Arte Popular ...29 La Antigua Galería de Arte ........................31

H EA LTH S ERV I C ES GUATEMALA CITY Day & Night Assisted Living .................... 42 Dr. Milton Solis Plastic Surgery ................ 43 Antigua Antigua’s Gym .............................................. 41 Ceiba Porta Hotel Spa ................................ 45 Centro Visual G & G ..................................... 45 Clínica Veterinaria El Arca ......................... 50 Dermatologist Dr. Samayoa ..................... 41 Dr. de la Cruz ................................................ 42 Farmacia Ivori .............................................. 45 Gail Terzuola ................................................. 41 Gimnasio La Fabrica ................................... 44 Hospital Privado Hermano Pedro ............43 House of Health Sta. Lucía ........................ 43 Maxillofacial Center ................................... 44 Oasis Antigua Spa ...................................... 42 Optyma Esthetics ....................................... 41 Optyma Visión y Moda .............................. 43 Prana Holistic Center ................................. 41 Vet-Pro ........................................................... 50

REA L ES TATE Barrio de Antonelli ..................................... 99 Carstens S.A. ................................................. 99 Solutions Antigua ....................................... 99 Short Term Rentals ..................................... 2

TR AV EL / TO U RS Antigua Antigua Tours ............................................... 29 Filadelfia Coffee Adventure ...................... 2 Lax Travel ...................................................... 81 Maya Trails .................................................... 103 Monja Blanca ............................................... 81 Tabarini Rent a Car ...................................... 53 MISC. Adrenalina Tours ......................................... 93 La Reunion Golf Resort ............................. 48 Seakist Yacht Sales ...................................... 94 Trans Galgos ................................................. 81 Transportes Turísticos Atitrans ................ 81

SCHOOLS Antigua International School .................. 31 Christian Spanish Academy ..................... 47 Lego Robótica Classes ................................95

My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.’

Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.

—Pablo Picasso There was never a child so lovely but his mother was glad to get him to sleep. —Ralph Waldo Emerson Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws. —Barbara Kingsolver Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. —Ambrose Bierce If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands? —Milton Berle

Sensuous Guatemala by Ken Veronda

Melaza

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on David proudly presented us a jug of this season’s melaza. The good stuff inside doesn’t look like much, but it’s a rich treasure. You may know it as molasses, or more correctly by the Americanism for this special type of molasses, blackstrap. Guatemalan indigenous and all cooks here treasure it as the best melaza, dark, thick, bitter, perfect for lots of good cooking.

When sugar cane is ready for harvesting along Guatemalan coastal littoral, the fields are often set on fire first, to burn out snakes that really enjoy living among the sweet stalks. You can smell the resulting sweet smoke far up into the mountainsides. Once the cane is cut and stripped of leaves, the juice is crushed out and boiled for the syrup.

First boiling gives cane syrup, with the highest sugar content. A second boiling gives a slightly bitter syrup. Boil it a third time, and it really gets good. Most of the sucrose is gone, leaving what could almost be a pot of hot asphalt, almost jet black, “thick enough to stand a spoon” as a Guatemalan cook translated for me from her Mayan dialect. Good stuff!

Blackstrap molasses, that third boiling, is rather bitter.

But it’s full of B-vitamins and ever so many minerals, all in one spoonful, why Southern grandmas forced a teaspoon of blackstrap down the kids’

throats. In the Guatemalan Highlands, I’ve found native ladies doing the same, giving little ones the same treatment with melaza, the kids crying lustily but swallowing it down.

“Blackstrap” in England, both the liquid and in the hardened candy form, is treacle. Pennsylvania Dutch bake their famous shoofly pie with melaza. Here, melaza enriches whole grain breads, flavors cookies and pies, and forms a base for a carne asada barbecue sauce. Some Highland cooks use melaza instead of beer in their traditional “drunken chicken” dish.

Want to try it in baking, cooking, or simply on thin-sliced meat to dry into a jerky? Old liquor bottles, refilled with homemade melaza, are for sale cheap in the indigenous village markets throughout Guatemala.

Wrapped up well in old newspaper to keep your luggage from being sticky, you might even take some home for your favorite baker.

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