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Display of threads of colors in a whirlwind made in conception, Sololá | Guatemala

CONCEPCION, SOLOLA, GUATEMALA

HISTORY :

Its official geographical name is Concepción. In some ancient texts, at the head of this municipality is called Concepción Concepción Quechelaj or Paquixala . The urban area extends in a hollow known by the Aboriginal Cakchiquel Quixala name meaning " river with thorns " and " Panajachel where the river rises ." This is a pre-Columbian people , that time was called the Spanish Nuestra Señora de la Concepción.

ETHNIC GROUP :

According to information obtained from the department of Solola, the municipality with the largest indigenous population Conception recording rate of 100%, which is representative Kaqchikel ethnic group .

CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS :

The titular feast is the 4 to 9 December, the most important day is the eighth day in which we commemorate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. The town of Concepcion extends in a hollow, known by its indigenous population whose language is Kaqchikel , with the name of Quixalá , meaning river with thorns, is due to the current that is born in the municipality and later known as Panajachel river.

THREAD COLORS IN A WHIRL :

Women in Guatemala are known for their well-made and colorful textiles , and the quality of its embroidery and woven cloth is a wonder to behold . Viewing thread the sale of this woman shows a wide variety of colors available .

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