Show Notes
Join Mom, Asher, and their special guest, Ms. Catherina from Columbus Guatemala Travel, a family-run company that helps families explore Central America through adventure and culture. Together, they visit a vibrant hillside filled with color, music, and love, the home of Guatemala’s breathtaking Giant Kite Festival! 🎏
Each year on November 1st, families across Guatemala gather to remember their loved ones by building enormous, hand-painted kites that soar into the sky, carrying messages of love and remembrance. What might seem like a spooky day in some cultures is, in Guatemala, a joyful celebration of family, ancestors, and community, filled with laughter, bright colors, and connections that span generations.
In this episode, you’ll learn how Guatemalan families celebrate the Giant Kite Festival and what the kites represent; why cemeteries in Guatemala are full of color, joy, and community instead of fear or sadness; and how the deep roots of Mayan traditions continue to shape life in Guatemala today. You’ll also discover how different cultures find beautiful, meaningful ways to honor those they love... reminding us that remembrance can be both peaceful and full of life.
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