The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala shared updates on several cultural initiatives and events in Sacatepéquez through a series of tweets posted on December 5, 2025. The posts highlighted local efforts to preserve textile heritage, discussed international cooperation against illicit trafficking of cultural property, and reported progress on redefining the concept of cultural heritage in Ibero-America.
On December 5, 2025, the ministry announced: "#Sacatepéquez | 30 participantes fueron parte del taller “Puntadas de Historia”, recuperando los conocimientos sobre diseños y puntadas que forman parte del legado textil de Santo Domingo Xenacoj.
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#AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde". The tweet referenced a workshop focused on recovering traditional knowledge related to textile designs and techniques unique to Santo Domingo Xenacoj.
In another post made later that day, the ministry reported: "#Sacatepéquez | En el marco de la XXX Cumbre Iberoamericana, expertos nacionales e internacionales profundizaron en el tema del tráfico ilícito y el riesgo de pérdida del Patrimonio Cultural.
Conoce más detalles. https://t.co/sDkrd3oa4M
#AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde". This message outlined discussions held during the 30th Ibero-American Summit where national and international experts addressed concerns about illicit trafficking and risks to cultural heritage.
A third tweet published at 18:45 UTC read: "#Sacatepéquez | El segundo día de las Jornadas de trabajo hacia una nueva definición de Patrimonio Cultural desde Iberoamérica, fue clave para avanzar en la identificación de las bases que formarán la nueva definición de Patrimonio Cultural.
Detalles https://t.co/oFlhXvBagP". This update described progress made during the second day of working sessions aimed at developing a new definition for cultural heritage within Ibero-America.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports plays a significant role in safeguarding Guatemala’s tangible and intangible heritage by promoting workshops such as “Puntadas de Historia” that help revive traditional crafts among communities like those in Santo Domingo Xenacoj. Additionally, Guatemala participates actively in regional forums such as the Ibero-American Summit to address threats like illicit trafficking that endanger its rich cultural legacy. These efforts are part of broader initiatives across Latin America aimed at strengthening policies for heritage protection and updating definitions to reflect contemporary challenges and perspectives.
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