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The Nahual

May 1, 2010 Revue Magazine 6 comments

(photo: Rudy Giron/AntiguaDailyPhoto.com)

written by Ignacio Ochoa In the Mesoamerican cosmology, the word nahual signifies “moment of radiance.” It refers to the essence or the spirit of a person, animal or thing, living or dead. This spirit is believed to function as the protector of a person, animal or plant. It is believed that humans have an animal spirit counterpart, received at birth, […]

Category: Culture, traditions Tags: Guate, Ignacio Ochoa, nahual, nahuales

Traditional Kite Making in Santiago Sacatepéquez, Guatemala

October 1, 2009 Revue Magazine 2 comments

Ochoa (rt) with some of the royalty of the 2008 Santiago Kite Festival

“Diamond” kites range up to 10 meters in diameter and have a diamond-shaped frame and long tails. “Moon” kites are large circles of bamboo framing with a circular center, and range from 10 to 15 meters in diameter.

Category: Culture, Santiago Sacatepéquez Tags: giant kite making, giant kites, Guatemala, Ignacio Ochoa