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November 1st is ALL Saints Day here in Guatemala. This is the day when they show respect to all their dead. They really decorate the Grave Yards like you wouldn't believe!!! That day we went to Sumpango, a small village about an hour outside of Guat City, that is known for their HUGE Kites. The kites 5 feet and larger are just for show, those below that the kids fly and the person who can get his kite up and keep it up will win a prize. Then they judge the decorations for other prizes. It was a fun trip with all the other Adult couples here in this mission. We ate corn on the cob that was grilled and very chewy, but pretty darn good.


These pictures show the people carrying decorations to the graveyard and below, a panorama of the graveyard.

Here are some of the big kites, you can see how big by looking at the size of the people. Below, they are cooking a pig for the spectators. There are tons of vendors selling food.

These are the big kites. You can see a volcano in the background. It is called Agua (water-not active). Below, these are some of the indians climbing the hill to see the kites. The women are in their village dress, each village has their own colors and patterns.

More of the kites. The backs, or the skeleton, are huge bamboo poles.

More kites.

See the volcano behind Kay? Below, more kites.

From where we left the bus, we had to walk up a little trail for almost a mile. There were people carrying food, things to sell up and down the trail. There were little stands where they would sell their wares or food, just everywhere.

More stands on the main highway and below, a man carrying corn husks up to the celebration. There is a lot that is modern in Guatemala, but when it comes to work, it seems that most of it is done by hand or by foot.

Here is a typical Guatemalan woman in her village dress. Part of it includes the cloth on her head. She is selling bracelets and necklaces made out of beads. Some of them are pretty nice as far as costume jewlry is concerned.

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