Guatemala history, folklore and traditions
In the year 1896 General Reyna Barrios, the then ruler, convened a contest for the lyrics and music of the national anthem. People who were elected, Master Rafael Alvarez Ovalle, music (1865 - 1948), who was born in San Juan Comalapa, and the author of the letter, anonymous. In 1911 it was describ ...
09.15.08 | Patriotic symbols | Read more
Instrument to Guatemalans that we give the name of indigenous and we find both in the city and in rural areas of the country, very liked and appreciated by all Guatemalan truth that loves his homeland, after running in the marimba music written in light all kinds of rhythms, as well as variety o ...
09.14.08 | History, Patriotic symbols | Read more
National Palace, Guatemala, March 8, 1955. The President of the Republic Considering: That is acceptable to the initiative presented by the Botanical gift Guatemalan Ulises Rojas, who among forest species that exists in the country are designated them as "National Tree", and that such ...
09.10.08 | History, Patriotic symbols | Read more
The national flower of Guatemala is the Monja Blanca (Lycaste virginalis), symbolizes beauty, art and peace. This plant grows on other plants for which is called epiphytic (epi-fitón above-ground). It is an orchid and as such has a petal transformed into the center, the label, which serves as a b ...
09.9.08 | History, Patriotic symbols | Read more
The current flag of Guatemala were adopted on August 17, 1871 by the decree issued by General Miguel Granados García. The colors of our flag are: Blue and white, who are willing themselves into three vertical stripes with the same width, blue and white at the ends in the middle. The center le ...
09.8.08 | History, Patriotic symbols | Read more
Instrument to Guatemalans that we give the name of indigenous and we find both in the city and in rural areas of the...
It's a bird that very few have been privileged to admire in all its splendor. The quetzal (Pharamachrus mocinno), st...
Born in San Juan Ostuncalco, Quetzaltenango on October 1, 1891, died in Guatemala City on May 27, 1966. One of the glori...
