The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala announced a series of cultural initiatives on November 11, 2025, through its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The posts highlighted upcoming events and opportunities in the western region of the country and called for nominations for a major national literary award.
In a post published at 18:01 UTC, the ministry wrote: "#Quetzaltenango | ¡Nos vamos al occidente del país!
El Festival Nacional de Música de Cámara 'Resonancias de Occidente' está por comenzar.
Descubre las fechas y horarios, recuerda que la entrada es libre hasta agotar aforo.
¡Te esperamos!
#ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/il4GeTDmxL" This announcement marks the beginning of the National Chamber Music Festival "Resonancias de Occidente," which will take place in Quetzaltenango. Entry to the festival is free until capacity is reached.
Later that day, at 18:32 UTC, another post invited participation in a prominent literary competition: " ¡Convocatoria abierta para el Premio Nacional de Literatura “Miguel Ángel Asturias” 2025!
Reconozcamos juntos la obra de quienes le dan voz a la literatura guatemalteca con este galardón, el mayor reconocimiento a las letras del país. https://t.co/EhstYXCyRU" The Premio Nacional de Literatura “Miguel Ángel Asturias” is recognized as Guatemala’s highest honor for literary achievement.
A follow-up message clarified eligibility requirements and submission deadlines: " Pueden presentar postulaciones: instituciones académicas o culturales, editoriales y personas que han recibido el premio en ediciones anteriores.
Fecha límite: 14 de noviembre de 2025
Consulta y descarga las bases completas aquí:
https://t.co/N9NEezIPE2" According to this announcement, academic or cultural institutions, publishing houses, and previous winners are eligible to submit nominations until November 14, 2025.
The Premio Nacional de Literatura “Miguel Ángel Asturias” was established to honor writers who have made significant contributions to Guatemalan literature. Named after Nobel Prize-winning author Miguel Ángel Asturias, it is considered one of the most prestigious awards in Central America. The Ministry of Culture and Sports regularly organizes music festivals and similar events across different regions as part of its mission to promote national culture and heritage.
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