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<<Back to Current Calendar This is a sample to illustrate a typical year-long schedule and is not current. This was our true schedule for the last year and shows the diversity of our tours, projects, films, and other special events in a timeline of one year. Each month is scheduled very different than the last, and each year is unique. Calendars are generally planned one month in advance. |
| Movies and Documentaries En la Boca del Lobo Atame Camila KIKA Cartas en el Parque |
Culture Handicrafts market in central park. Volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity. We will climb El Baúl hill, from which we will Dance classes: salsa & merengue. Folkloric dance presentation. We will go to the market of San Francisco El Alto. Visit to Nuevos Horizontes, women's shelter. We will visit COPAVIC blown glass factory. Visit to the German Medical Clinic. Visit to the Luisa de Mariyac convalecent home.
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| Conferences Habitat for humanity. The AIDS problem in Guatemala. Liberation Theology. Conference: about domestic Violence in Guatemala. Conference: about the Project La Pedrera and the Xelabaj women´s cooperative. Conference: about the new goverment perspectives. |
Trips Weekend trip to Panajachel (Lago Atitlán). Trip to Zunil to visit the church, San Simón and the Women's Cooperative. Overnight trip to the Fuentes Georginas (thermal baths on the volcano of Zunil). Trip to de Chicabal Lagoon. Trip to the thermal baths of Almolonga. |
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| Movies and Documentaries The Devil's Dream Strawberry and Chocolate Romero Devils Don't Dream |
Culture Visit to the local school of "Esteban Figueroa. We go swimming to Villa Alicia, in Almolonga. Handcrafts market in the central park. Guitar presentation with a local musician. Dance classes: salsa & merengue. Weaving classes with Doña Cristina. Mountain biking in the mountains near Quetzaltenango. Valentines day party and gift exchange. |
| Conferences Conference: Traditional Painters of Guatemala Conference: Educational System in Guatemala Conference: Guatemalan Superstitions Conference: About the womens cooperative "Xelabaj" Conference: The National Reality of Guatemala |
Trips We go to Salcajá, to see the church, typical clothes and taste caldo de frutas (typical liquor) We will climb the nearby mountain "Cerro Quemado" We visit the natural sauna of "Los Vahos" Trip to Zunil to visit the church, San Simón and the Women's Cooperative Trip to the market of Momostenango-Known for it's wool Goods. We go to the market of San Francisco El Alto Visti to the market of Totonicopán-Known for it's Ceramic Handicrafts. Traditional cooking class and lunch at Casa Xelaju. |
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| Movies and Documentaries The Lion's Den The Last Supper La Belle Epoque School of the Americas |
Culture Volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity Handcrafts market in the central park Visit to the community of "La Pedrera" Dance classes: salsa & merengue Trip to see the fabrication of traditional Chocolate. Trip to the blown glass Cooperative COPAVIC. Weekend trip to Huehuetenango. |
| Conferences About the Work of Midwives in Guatemala Politic of Guatemala Land Distribution in Guatemala Aoubt Project "La Pedrera" Health in Guatemala About Habitat for Humanity in Guatemala |
Trips We will go to Salcajá, to see the church, typical clothes and taste caldo de frutas (typical liquor) Visit to the cemetary for the festivities of Carnival. Fund raising party for the community project "La Pedrea" Trip to Zunil to visit the church, San Simón and the Women's Cooperative Visit to ASOTrama handicrafts cooperative. We go to the market of San Francisco El Alto Trip to the tourist center San Martin to swim in the thermal pool. Visit to the local bread company "Xela Pan". |
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| Movies and Documentaries Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Don't Tempt US (No Nos Tientes) The Passion and Death of Christ The Kingdom of the Maya |
Culture We will go to Salcajá, to see the church, typical clothes and taste caldo de frutas (typical liquor) Trip to the thermal baths of "Fuentes Georgina"s. Visit to the school for street children EDELAC. Trip to Zunil to visit the church, San Simón and the Women's Cooperative Visit to Artexco handicrafts cooperative. We go to the market of San Francisco El Alto Traditional cooking class for Holy Week. Trip to see the processions of the San Nicolas Church. |
| Conferences Feminism in Guatemala The work of EDELAC street school. Guatemalan traditions for Holy Week. The Strike of "Dolores" Environmental Problems in Guatemala |
Trips Hike up the mountain "La Muela". Handcrafts market in the central park Trip to the thermal baths of Almolonga. Dance classes: salsa & merengue Day hike to the Chicabal Lagoon. We will go and see the Jester Parade of the students from the University San Carlos of Guatemala. Weekend trip to Champerico Beach. Trip to the vapor sauna "Los Vahos". |
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| Movies and Documentaries The Mayan Route Devils Don't Dream The Devil's Dream Mamá Cumple 100 Años El Norte |
Culture We will go to Salcajá, to see the church, typical clothes and taste caldo de frutas (typical liquor) Mother's Day celebration with the Casa Xelajú Families Visit to the public school "Esteban Figueroa Trip to Zunil to visit the church, San Simón and the Women's Cooperative Traditional weaving demonstration at the school We go to the market of San Francisco El Alto Trip to the thermal baths of "Fuentes Goerginas" Cultural Exposition by Casa Xelajú Students |
| Conferences About Project "La Pedrera" Education in Guatemala Guatemalan Traditions The Revolution of 1944 |
Trips Mountain Bike Tour outside of Quetzaltenango Handcrafts market in the central park Visit to the community of "La Pedrera" Dance classes: salsa & merengue Tour of the Historic Center of Quetzaltenango Trip to the blown glass Cooperative COPAVIC. Panajachel and Lake Atitlán Day hike up "La Muela" |
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| Movies and Documentaries La Bella Epoque The Devil´s Dreams The City of Dogs The House of Spirits |
Culture Traditional Weaving Demostration Salsa and Merengue Dance Class Guitar Concert Mountain Bike Tour Near Volcano "Santa Maria" Party to Celebrate "Teacher´s Day" Guatemalan Folk Dance Presentation Volunteer work building a road in Cantón Xetúj Handcrafts Market in Central Park |
| Conferences The function of La Pedrera Project The Peace Accords in Guatemala Perspectives of the Current Political Situation Function of the Military After the Peace Accords César Montes and his experience in the Guerrilla Movement |
Trips Hike up "La Muela" Weekend to Champerico Beach Market in San Francisco El Alto Thermal Springs Fuentes Georginas Cooperative ARTEXCO Community of La Pedrera Salcajá to see the oldest church in C.A. Blown Glass Cooperative in Cantel |
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| Movies and Documentaries "The Devil's Dreams" "Letters in the Park"
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Culture Reforestation Project Salsa and Merengue Dance Class Historic Tour of Central Quetzaltenango Mountain Bike Tour Near Volcanoe "Santa María" Fundraising Party For Project "La Pedrera" Guatemalan Folkloric Dance Presentation Volunteer Work with Habitat for Humanity Handicrafts Market in Central Park |
| Conferences Guatemalan and Latin American Literature Founding of the City "Quetzaltenango" Habitat for Humaity in Guatemala The Mayan Cosmovision Street Children in Quetzaltenango |
Trips Hike up "La Muela" Weekend to Lake Atitlán Market in San Francisco El Alto Thermal Springs "Fuentes Georginas" Public School Esteban Figueroa Zunil to see San Simón and the village Salcaja to see the oldest Church in C.A. Indoor Thermal Baths in Almolonga Street School EDELAC |
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| Movies and Documentaries "The Devil's Dream" "Documetaries on Todos Santos" "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" "Devils Don's Dream" "El Norte" |
Culture Salsa and Merengue Classes Fundraising Dinner for the Project "La Pedrera" Artesan Market in Central Park Folkloric Dance Festival in Totonicapán Thermal Baths in Almolonga Guitar Concert Weaving Demonstration by Doña Cristina Marimba Concert and Dinner |
| Conferences Land Distribution on Guatemala Literature presented by Emmigration in Guatemala Project "La Pedrera" Feminism
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Trips Weekend trip to Chichicastenango Trip to Fuentes Georginas Visit to the Cooperative Artexco Hike to La Laguna Chicabal Trip to Zunil Mountain Bike Tour in the Outskirts of Quetzaltenango Trip to Salcajá Visit to the Market of "San Francisco El Alto" Trip to the Blown Glass Factory COPAVIC |
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| Movies and Documentaries La Bella Epoca The House of Spirits Last Kingdom of the Maya Milagro en Roma |
Culture Independence Fair Traditional Weaving Presentation Salsa and Merengue Classes Cooking Class Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Theatrical Presentation of "Mi Bella Guatemala" Handicrafts Market in Central Park Bicycle Tour near Volcano Santa María |
| Conferences History of the Marimba Women's Role in Guatemala Habitat for Humanity, Guatemala The Mayan Cosmovision Children's Rights Independence of Guatemala |
Trips Zunil to see San Simón Visit to the San Bartolome Ofphanage Salcajá to the Oldest Church in C. A. Thermal Baths of Fuentes Georginas Hike up "La Muela" Weekend trip to the Beach of Champerico Annual Festival in Totonicapán |
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| Movies and Documentaries Los Viernes de la Eternidad The House of Spirits Todos Santos Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios Devils Don't Dream |
Culture Salsa and Merengue Classes Visit to the Sulpher Baths of "Chicobix" Handicrafts Market in Central Park Bicycle Tour near Volcano Santa María |
| Conferences Revelution of 1944 Education in Guatemala Street Children in Guatemala The Mayan Cosmovision Traditions for the Day of the Dead and All Saints Day Women's Rights Guatemalan Superstisiones |
Trips Zunil to see San Simón Visit to EDELAC Street School Salcajá to the Oldest Church in C. A. Thermal Baths of Fuentes Georginas Hike up "La Muela" Weekend Trip to Huehuetenango and the Ruins of Zaculeu Market of San Francisco El Alto |
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| Movies and Documentaries Los Viernes de la Eternidad The House of Spirits Todos Santos Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios Devils Don't Dream |
Culture Salsa and Merengue Classes Visit to the Sulpher Baths of "Chicobix" Handicrafts Market in Central Park Bicycle Tour near Volcano Santa María |
| Conferences Revelution of 1944 Education in Guatemala Street Children in Guatemala The Mayan Cosmovision Traditions for the Day of the Dead and All Saints Day Women's Rights Guatemalan Superstisiones |
Trips Zunil to see San Simón Visit to EDELAC Street School Salcajá to the Oldest Church in C. A. Thermal Baths of Fuentes Georginas Hike up "La Muela" Weekend Trip to Huehuetenango and the Ruins of Zaculeu Market of San Francisco El Alto |
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| Movies and Documentaries El Medio Ambiente Bajo Fuego Mujeres al Borde de un Ataque de Nervios The Devils Don't Dream Todo Santos I y II |
Culture We Will Recieve a "Posada" at Casa Xelajú A Mayan Ceremony Christmas Party With Gift Exchange Dance Clases- Salsa and Merengue |
| Conferences Christmas Traditions of Guatemala Coffee and the Economy Coffee and Polotics Project La Predrera |
Trips Beach Town of Champerico Visit to Women's Convalescent Home Visit to the Community La Pedrera Market of San Francisco El Alto |
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