48th Sumpango Giant Kite Festival takes place in Guatemala
SACATEPEQUEZ, GUATEMALA - NOVEMBER 1: A general view of people enjoying giant kites featuring traditional cultural designs during the 48th Giant Kite Festival, held as part of Day of the Dead celebrations in the municipality of Sumpango, Sacatepequez, Guatemala, on November 1, 2026. According to the Mayan worldview, the tradition of making kites serves as a bridge between the world of the living and the souls of the dead. The traditional kite-making technique was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2024. Alex Pena ; Hazal Bayer; Anadolu Ajansı
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