Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes shares highlights from literary and cultural events in Guatemala

The Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sports shared updates on cultural activities in November 2025, highlighting the participation of national figures and community events.

On November 17, 2025, the ministry posted about poet, sociologist, and activist Carolina Escobar's international representation: "#Türkiye | La poeta, socióloga y activista guatemalteca, Carolina Escobar representó a Guatemala en el III Encuentro Iberoamericano de Escritores – Estambul 2025. Así fue su participación en este evento literario. https://t.co/yKzDeXvdKx #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". The III Encuentro Iberoamericano de Escritores is a literary event held in Istanbul that brings together writers from across Ibero-America to promote dialogue and collaboration.

Later that day, the ministry highlighted a regional theater initiative with its post: "#Escuintla | La Muestra de Teatro Departamental “Norma Padilla” continúa con dos obras que abordan identidad, poder y resistencia desde la sensibilidad del arte escénico. Entrada gratuita #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/Ky5SmVxuLB". The "Norma Padilla" Departmental Theater Showcase features performances addressing themes of identity, power, and resistance through dramatic arts. These events are open to the public free of charge.

A third update from November 17 described a traditional family celebration in Guatemala City: "#Guatemala | Cientos de familias llenaron de color el Parque Erick Barrondo durante el Día del Barrilete, una jornada con talleres, cometas al cielo y actividades gratuitas para celebrar nuestra tradición. Conoce más aquí: https://t.co/LxBcfHbjNp #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". The Día del Barrilete (Day of the Kite) is an annual event celebrated throughout Guatemala where families gather to fly kites as part of a tradition linked to honoring deceased loved ones and promoting cultural heritage.

The Ministry of Culture and Sports regularly organizes such initiatives to foster national identity and community engagement through literature, theater, and traditional festivities.