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Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala
Villagers seated in front of the church.
Villagers seated in front of the church.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala
In Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, the Easter processions are a blend of Catholic and Mayan traditions, with unique customs and rituals. On Good Friday, the statue of Christ is taken from the cross and placed in a glass coffin, then paraded through the streets. The Maya also believe Jesus is associated with the corn god, and the corn plant is seen as the incarnate body of Jesus' spirit.
In Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, the Easter processions are a blend of Catholic and Mayan traditions, with unique customs and rituals. On Good Friday, the statue of Christ is taken from the cross and placed in a glass coffin, then paraded through the streets. The Maya also believe Jesus is associated with the corn god, and the corn plant is seen as the incarnate body of Jesus' spirit.
Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala
An indigenous Tzutujil couple waiting for a tuk-tuk. Note that she is wearing the traditional handwoven clothing of Santiago.
An indigenous Tzutujil couple waiting for a tuk-tuk. Note that she is wearing the traditional handwoven clothing of Santiago.
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