The Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sports shared updates on November 1, 2025, highlighting the country’s traditions and cultural events during the Day of the Dead. The ministry used its official social media channels to reflect on national identity and ongoing commemorations.
In a post published at 12:19 UTC, the ministry stated: "Hoy celebramos la vida, la memoria y el amor eterno que nos conecta con quienes partieron. En cada flor, en cada plato del fiambre y en cada barrilete que se eleva al cielo, vive la esencia de nuestras raíces y la fuerza de nuestra identidad. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 1, 2025).
Later that morning, two posts described activities involving local authorities and traditional festivities in Huehuetenango. At 12:42 UTC, the ministry reported: "Durante la jornada, se realizó un recorrido por diferentes sectores del municipio, donde la viceministra se reunió con autoridades locales y con el grupo de jinetes. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 1, 2025).
On the same day and time, another message focused on Todos Santos Cuchumatán: "#Huehuetenango | La viceministra de Patrimonio Cultural y Natural, Laura Cotí Lux, participó en los preparativos previos a la carrera “Sqech Koya” o “Juego de Gallos”, que se celebra cada 1 de noviembre en Todos Santos Cuchumatán. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 1, 2025).
These statements reference longstanding Guatemalan customs observed during All Saints’ Day and the Day of the Dead each November 1st. Among these are family gatherings with traditional foods such as fiambre—a cold salad prepared for this date—and activities like flying giant kites and holding equestrian games in towns such as Todos Santos Cuchumatán in Huehuetenango department. These practices are central to preserving Guatemala’s intangible cultural heritage.
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