All Saints Day 2

The first day of November is All Saints Day. It's a day where Guatemalans go to their local cemetery and fly kites. It is right after the rainy season, and is the only time of year when it is dry and windy enough to fly kites.

Last year I went to Todo Santos Cuchumatán (All Saints) in Huehuetenango and watched drunk people ride horses. This year I went to Sumpango and watched them fly some of the largest most beautiful kites.

Here are some photos of the kites!


Each kite was made by an organization or group. They stood for things such as the environment or woman's groups. This one says, "It's not simply our identity, it's our indigenous pride".



To see more check out the whole album here.