The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala recently highlighted several cultural initiatives and events through a series of posts on its official Twitter account. The tweets, published on December 2, 2025, focus on the commemoration of a ballet anniversary, community participation in a traditional festival, and an open invitation for use of a cultural center.
In one post dated December 2, 2025 at 20:30 UTC, the ministry wrote: "#Guatemala | Con una fusión entre tecnología y danza clásica, 'El Cascanueces' marca 30 años de legado en el Teatro al Aire Libre “Otto René Castillo”.
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#AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde". This message marks the 30th anniversary of "El Cascanueces" (The Nutcracker) at the Otto René Castillo Open Air Theater in Guatemala City. The performance is noted for blending technology with classical dance.
Another tweet from December 2, 2025 at 21:00 UTC reported on community engagement in a kite-making festival: " El Festival y Concurso de Elaboración de Barriletes, realizado del 29 de octubre al 13 de noviembre, contó con una amplia participación comunitaria, beneficiando a 2,348 personas entre adolescentes y adultos.
#AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde https://t.co/wkdAqTozVw". According to this post, the event benefited over two thousand participants from various age groups.
A third announcement was made later that day at 22:00 UTC regarding opportunities for artists and organizations in Escuintla: "#Escuintla | El Centro Cultural invita a personas individuales, productores, instituciones artísticas y entidades públicas y privadas a solicitar espacios en este emblemático recinto para el 2026.
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#AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde https://t.co/z4pC54eyxn". This tweet encourages individuals and groups to apply for space at the local cultural center for events planned in the coming year.
The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes plays an important role in promoting Guatemalan heritage by organizing artistic performances such as "El Cascanueces," supporting traditional festivals like barrilete (kite) making—an activity with deep roots especially during All Saints’ Day—and facilitating access to cultural venues across different regions of the country. These efforts are part of broader initiatives aimed at fostering community involvement and preserving national traditions.
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