The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala published a series of posts on November 4, 2025, highlighting cultural traditions and initiatives related to the preservation of heritage and the promotion of gender equality.
In a tweet posted on November 4, 2025, the ministry stated: "#Sacatepéquez | Los barriletes declarados Patrimonio Cultural Intangible de la Humanidad por la @UNESCOgt en 2024, son una tradición que la comunidad mantiene y transmite de generación en generación.
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#ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". This message refers to the recognition by UNESCO in 2024 of the kites ("barriletes") from Sacatepéquez as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The tradition is maintained and passed down through generations within the community.
Another post from the same date featured a performance by Guatemala’s national dance company: "#Guatemala | El Ballet Moderno y Folklórico Nacional presentó la adaptación de la obra de la escritora guatemalteca Luz Méndez de la Vega, inspirada en un caso real que narra la historia de una enfermera que, tras sufrir violencia, pierde la razón y comete un crimen. https://t.co/4eWIkPUvN8". The adaptation is based on a work by Guatemalan writer Luz Méndez de la Vega and tells the story of a nurse who suffers violence and subsequently loses her sanity before committing a crime.
A third tweet addressed efforts to combat gender-based violence: "La actividad fue organizada por la Unidad de Género de esta cartera, en el marco del Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer que se conmemora cada 25 de noviembre, reafirmando el compromiso con la creación de espacios libres de acoso y violencia. https://t.co/R0Ps7s8ULW". The event was organized by the ministry’s Gender Unit in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, held annually on November 25. The post emphasizes an ongoing commitment to fostering environments free from harassment and violence.
The annual kite festival in Sacatepéquez has long been recognized as an important cultural practice in Guatemala. In 2024, UNESCO added this tradition to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, acknowledging its role in community identity and intergenerational transmission ([UNESCO](https://ich.unesco.org/en/lists)). The ministry’s activities around gender equality align with international observances such as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about gender-based violence ([United Nations](https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day)).
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