The Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes de Guatemala has highlighted a series of recent cultural initiatives and events through its official Twitter account. The posts, published on December 6, 2025, cover topics including literature on migration, efforts to revitalize indigenous languages among Maya Itza’ children in Petén, and a seasonal concert by the Marimba Femenina de Concierto Ixoqib' Ajq'ojomab'.
In a tweet dated December 6, 2025, the ministry promoted a book offering new perspectives on migration: "#Guatemala | El libro “Tomás bajo el almendro” nos brinda otra perspectiva de la migración a través de un cuento ambientado en la costa sur de Guatemala. #AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde https://t.co/KvoS6JGIxS".
Another post from the same day focused on language revitalization among young members of the Maya Itza’ community: "#Petén | 20 niños y niñas del pueblo maya Itza’ adquirieron vocabulario básico de cortesía, fortaleciendo su interés por la lengua ancestral y contribuyendo al proceso de revitalización lingüística. Conoce más taller: https://t.co/0oZ8T07gIi #AlPuebloDignoSeLeResponde". The workshop aimed to foster basic courtesy vocabulary and strengthen ties to ancestral heritage.
A third tweet shared highlights from a holiday concert: "#Guatemala | Esta mañana, el espíritu de las fiestas se vivió en el concierto “Vísperas de Navidad” de la Marimba Femenina de Concierto Ixoqib' Ajq'ojomab', quienes cautivaron al público con la calidez del repertorio de su temporada navideña. https://t.co/mZ5aLIM2zB".
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of Guatemala is responsible for promoting national cultural identity, supporting the arts, preserving heritage sites, and advancing policies for multicultural inclusion. The department often spotlights projects that celebrate Guatemala's diverse traditions and seeks to strengthen cultural practices across different regions.
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