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Exploring All Saints’ Day in Guatemala

A Mexican host and his Guatemalan girlfriend explore how Guatemala observes All Saints’ Day, comparing the traditions with Mexico’s Day of the Dead.

Travel to Sumpango

They leave Antigua Guatemala on a brightly decorated Guatemalan bus—repurposed U.S. school buses—and travel to Sumpango for its giant-kite festival.

Remembering Loved Ones

At the cemetery, families decorate graves with flowers, visit their deceased relatives, and sometimes share a meal beside them. One woman brings items her late son enjoyed, including Coca-Cola and jocote, and plans to bring pulque and traditional food. She says these gestures help her feel close to him.

The host also sees a family hire mariachis to play for their loved one.

Giant Kites

The colorful barriletes—giant kites decorated with Mayan imagery and other designs—are made by teams and flown near the cemetery. Participants say that making a kite can take several months, and launching one is difficult because of its weight.

The host reports that a kite measuring over 16 meters may cost around 80,000 quetzales, but emphasizes that its cultural meaning matters more than its price. Teams receive recognition rather than a substantial material prize.

Holiday Food

They try Guatemalan pan de muerto. The host enjoys it but prefers the sweeter style he is used to in Mexico, and suggests pairing it with coffee or hot chocolate. He also mentions that he will show fiambre, a traditional holiday dish, though it does not appear in the subtitles.

Notable Details

• Locations: Antigua Guatemala; Sumpango and its cemetery
• Traditions and items: Decorated Guatemalan buses, barriletes, pan de muerto, fiambre
• Products mentioned: Coca-Cola, jocote, pulque, Quetzalteca, Gallo beer
• Speakers: The host, his Guatemalan girlfriend, and a woman visiting her late son’s grave