Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala highlights indigenous traditions and arts initiatives

The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala highlighted a series of cultural events and initiatives across the country through its official Twitter account on November 8, 2025. The posts emphasized efforts to preserve and promote indigenous traditions, theatrical works, and educational activities for children.

In one post from November 8, 2025, the ministry wrote: "#Huehuetenango | Dos jóvenes jinetes participaron en el tradicional “Juego de Gallos”, orgullo vivo del pueblo maya Mam. Con fuerza y memoria, corrieron para honrar a sus ancestros y demostrar que la identidad viaja en el corazón, sin importar la distancia." This tweet referred to the participation of two young riders in the traditional "Juego de Gallos," an event that celebrates the living heritage of the Maya Mam people.

Another tweet posted later that day stated: "#Guatemala | El Tren Amarillo, una obra de Manuel Galich, regresa con fuerza al Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias, fomentando a través del teatro, la memoria histórica y la revitalización cultural. Estas son las próximas funciones https://t.co/DEhhUjmSD3" The ministry announced the return of "El Tren Amarillo," a play by Manuel Galich, at the Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias. According to the post, this production aims to foster historical memory and cultural revitalization through theater.

A third message from November 8 described an initiative in San Juan Comalapa: "#Chimaltenango | A través del arte y la creatividad, se promovió el legado cultural Kaqchikel a niños y niñas en San Juan Comalapa. Así se desarrollo la actividad https://t.co/4aVS11oIa0 #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" The activity focused on promoting Kaqchikel cultural heritage among local children using art and creativity.

The Ministry of Culture and Sports in Guatemala is responsible for preserving national heritage and fostering artistic expression throughout the country. Its recent communications reflect ongoing efforts to support indigenous cultures and encourage public engagement with both traditional practices and contemporary arts.