Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala promotes cultural initiatives on November 5

The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala used its official Twitter account on November 5, 2025, to highlight several cultural initiatives and public communications. The posts focused on promoting awareness about violence against women, recognizing Afrodescendant and Garífuna heritage, and issuing a general public notice.

In a tweet published at 12:00 UTC, the ministry stated: " La puesta en escena, a cargo del Ballet Moderno y Folklórico Nacional de Guatemala busca concienciar sobre la urgencia de eliminar la violencia contra la mujer y la importancia de la denuncia. Conoce los detalles. https://t.co/yfthNypKbr #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". This post describes a performance by the Ballet Moderno y Folklórico Nacional de Guatemala intended to raise awareness of the need to eradicate violence against women and encourage reporting such incidents.

At 13:00 UTC the same day, another tweet read: "#Guatemala | El encuentro Nacional de Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial Afrodescendiente y Garífuna busca reconocer la riqueza, diversidad y aportes históricos de las comunidades. Conoce los objetivos. https://t.co/oe7VG230be #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". This message announces a national meeting aimed at acknowledging the richness, diversity, and historical contributions of Afrodescendant and Garífuna communities in Guatemala.

Later, at 14:00 UTC, the ministry issued a brief communication to citizens: "#Comunicado | Informamos a la población: #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/E8QrizkLrO".

The Ballet Moderno y Folklórico Nacional is one of Guatemala's prominent dance companies known for integrating contemporary themes into traditional performances. Efforts to eliminate violence against women have been ongoing in Guatemala amid high rates of gender-based violence; raising awareness through cultural events is part of broader national strategies.

The recognition of Afrodescendant and Garífuna heritage comes as international organizations emphasize the importance of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has previously underscored that protecting intangible cultural expressions is vital for preserving community identity and fostering social cohesion (https://en.unesco.org/themes/safeguarding-intangible-heritage).