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Friends & Lovers Tak’alik Ab’aj Lenten Season Begins 4 1 2 3 4 5 1st PLACE by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “A New Beginning” Lake Atitlán, by Daniel Lopez Perez. Prize: Q200 and a Q500 Ganorsa Pet Care Package 6 7 2nd PLACE by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “María, Estella, and Xela laugh together as they head home after work.” San Marcos La Laguna, Sololá, by Eric Mencher. Prize: Q100 and a Q500 Ganorsa Pet Care Package

8 9 ON THE COVER : 3rd PLACE by popular vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “Cásate conmigo / Marry me” Indian Nose, San From the Publishers Juan La Laguna, Atitlán, by Nehemias Sancoy

his year Valentine’s Day is on the same day as Ash Wednesday, which leads us into Elizabeth Bell’s article, The Lenten Season Begins—starting the countdown to Holy Week. La Antigua TGuatemala holds the largest Holy Week celebration in the world. You can find the agenda for February vigils and processions on page 13. In the world of archaeology, Dr. Marion Popenoe de Hatch takes us on a mystical trip through time and space to the Olmec period and the site of Tak’alik Ab’aj. Moving forward Richard Wardell presents Bronze Casting, Preserving Colonial History and Style, noting the present-day artistic beauty in doorknobs, locks, knockers, hinges and wrought iron made by skilled artisans whose work is vital to the preservation of La Antigua Guatemala's colonial elegance. In honor of Valentine's Day, Amalia Moreno-Damgaard serves up a Latin Culinary Romance, complete with a recipe for Salsa Criolla Guatemala’s English-language Magazine that compliments grilled meat, sausage or served with croutons. REVUEmag.com • [email protected] Authoring Coin Collecting in Guatemala, Carlisle Johnson says that Publishers/Editors John & Terry Kovick Biskovich Associate Editor Matt Bokor he's a coin collector, and in one way or another, we're all coin collec- General Manager José Caal tors. But did you know that Guatemala is a paradise for coin collectors Photography César Tián, Luis Toribio Graphic Designer Hadazul Cruz of another sort? For enthusiasts, Banco Industrial's small but well-curat- Webmaster / Social Media JB Contributing Photographers ed coin museum is just steps from Central Park in La Antigua. Nelo Mijangos, Willy Posadas John Ohe offers another look at coins, but this has to do with Production Director Mercedes Mejicanos what you'll save or what it will cost you in his article U.S. Tax Reform Administrative Assistant María Solís Systems Luis Juárez Becomes Law. Distribution César Tián, Luis Toribio Ken Veronda is an aficionado of all the colors that can be spotted Maintenance Silvia Gómez Sales Representatives Ivonne Pérez, César Tián, in Guatemala. This month he points out that international fashion Denni Marsh, Fernando Rodas, Luis Toribio, designers, interior decorators, and paint manufacturers have included Lena Johannessen, José Pablo Visquerra Printed by PRINT STUDIO shades of Oceanside and seafoam within the "color of the year" 2018 Publishing Company palette. producciones publicitarias Estrella antigua, S.A. And please don't forget Datebook, it's jam-packed with events go- Readership 30,000 monthly ing on throughout the month of February. Revue offices: That's it for us folks. We wish you all a very Happy Valentine's LA Antigua Day via the photo contest, "Friends and Lovers in Guatemala." Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 3a avenida sur #4-A (Central Office) TEL: (502) 7931-4500 revuemag.com — John & Terry Kovick Biskovich [email protected]

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SECTIONS 24 DateBook: FEBRUARY 13 tradition datebook highlights 41 Health Services Lent Activities during February 28 John Maxon Exhibition 79 Travel Agenda of events 34 The Great Gatsby Gala 92 Marketplace 95 Real Estate 14 guatemala insight 54 Amalia’s kitchen by Elizabeth Bell by Amalia Moreno-Damgaard REGIONS The Lenten Season Begins A Latin Culinary Romance 35 Guatemala City starting the countdown to Holy Week and the Regional cuisines with distinct differences 46 La Antigua largest celebration in the world in La Antigua -- with recipe for Creole Sauce 81 Lake Atitlán Guatemala. 86 Pacific Coast 70 79 El Petén Sensous guatemala 90 Tecpán 18 archaeology by Ken Veronda 90 Quetzaltenango by Dr. Marion Popenoe de Hatch photos: Kerstin Sabene Oceanside? This year’s new color? 91 Río Dulce Tak’alik Ab’aj - A Look Back Through Time and Space 72 numismatology 10 From the Publishers Today the ruins slumber in higher dimensions. by Carlisle Johnson 47 MAP: La Antigua Coin Collecting in Guatemala 83 MAP: Lake Atitlán 22 artisanal 92 Vet Q & A by Richard Wardell 76 Hola expat 94 Advertiser Index Bronze Casting by John Ohe Deadline for the MAR. 2017 Preserving Colonial History and Style U.S. Tax Reform Becomes Law issue is FEB. 10th

PHOTO CONTEST: “Friends & Lovers in Guatemala” All of the Feb. entrants can be seen at REVUEmag.com Here are the winners: Cover Nehemías Sancoy • 6 Daniel López Pérez • 8 Eric Mencher • 40 Paola Hernández • 44 Irene Valle • 96 Stacy Able PHOTO CONTEST FOR MARCH “Semana Santa in Guatemala” see pg. 30 12 12 13 Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession, by Jorge Ordoñez

Guatemala Insight by Elizabeth Bell author/historian The Lenten Season Begins

ent begins this month on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, starting the countdown to Holy Week and the larg- Lest celebration in the world in La Antigua Guatemala! Yes, we out- did Seville, Spain a few years ago. The most exciting velaciones (holy vigils) and processions this month are from Santa Catarina Bobadilla and Santa Inés, both located on the outskirts of this magical city. Indeed, nothing seems to be more important for Antigüeños than cre- ating the incredible decorations for these religious celebrations, which date back to colonial times but have acquired a new air of their own.

With such a packed schedule— more than 60 activities during a 40- day period—Lenten observances actually start the Saturday before Lent begins with the first velación at Santa Catarina Bobadilla. The church will be decorated with elab- orate displays honoring the Virgin Mary that will be in the procession on Feb. 18. Each year is a surprise because the design is kept top secret so everyone will be thrilled when they see it! 14 The velación represents the Gar- den of Gethsemane, which Jesus visited before being sentenced and crucified. The best time to visit is early in the morning—or you may battle the crowds later in the day, as it will be packed by 5 p.m. and stays open until after 9 p.m. The food in front of the church is also part of the folklore.

The following velación is for the 1650 Christ figure on the First Fri- Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession, by Jorge Ordoñez day of Lent (Feb. 16) at San José Cathedral and for the Christ figure in all of these are exquisite. at Santa Catarina Bobadilla on the The finest sawdust carpets for the processions are always found a few same day. The hermandad (brother- hours before each departs in the neighborhood of the church – Sunday, hood/sisterhood) at Santa Inés del Feb. 18, at Santa Catarina Bobadilla and Sunday, Feb. 25, at Santa Inés. Monte Pulicano also sponsors a vel- Thousands of carriers sign up in advance to carry the wooden figures ación on the Second Friday (Feb. of Christ, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and St. John around the 23). The dyed sawdust carpets made streets of Antigua.

If a procession is going to pass by your house or business, it is cus- Holy Vigil from Sata Inés, by Mercedes Mejicanos tomary to invite friends and family to prepare a carpet on the street in front of your place with flowers, fruits and vegetables and dyed sawdust. While some designs are created months in advance, many are fashioned on the spot. All carpets are of equal importance. Virgin Mary from Santa Catarina Bobadilla, by Jorge Ordoñez

15 Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession, by Jorge Ordoñez.

The oldest processions date back to the 1500s with the cofradías and guilds. When the capital was moved to present-day Guatemala City in 1773, those religious figures were moved then too. However, Antigua was not procession-free for long—the city resumed Lenten processions in 1808 and has embraced them ever since. The number of Guatemalan-composed funeral marches played by the bands behind the wooden figures has also increased.

For more information, my book, “Lent and Holy Week / Cuaresma y Semana Santa La Antigua Guatemala,” was recently updated (2017) and is available locally and on amazon.com.

We remind guests not to carry any valuables to these activities because among the thousands of visitors are also some expert pickpockets. Stay tuned to Revue’s March issue for more information about Lent and Holy Week. Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession, by Jorge Ordoñez 16 Jesús Nazarene, from Santa Inés, by Mercedes Mejicanos

Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession, by Jorge Ordoñez.

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by Dr. Marion Popenoe de Hatch Tak’alik Ab’aj photos: Kerstin Sabene

left: Stately row of sculptures dating to the Preclassic at Structure 12 right: Stone sculptures line the front of Structure 12 n the beginning, so long ago it no longer can be remembered, all was peaceful. There was abundant space to gather food and hunt, goods were traded fairly, air and water were pure, children could run and shout and explore. But one day signs appeared in the Some 3,000 years ago, Ineighboring valley that indicated “No Trespassing.” Soon the fertile hill they left the coastline just beyond had a warning, “Violators will be Prosecuted.” And finally, a shores, struggled through new sign announced, “Private Property, Keep Out.” the forests and found the This was a time when the harvest had to be supplemented by perfect area to settle. cultivating the earth and planting seeds. For this, the area had to be protected, lawyers had to settle the disputes, towns had to be organized, Today the ruins slumber in higher committees to be appointed. That was the day a group of Maya farmers dimensions, the silence broken climbed the mountain, seeking unoccupied space to cultivate plots of by rustling leaves that whisper maize, cacao groves and wild cotton and to hunt for high forest game in of unwritten histories. Nebulous this rugged land surrounded with deep barrancas where only one section shadows call from an extinguished could be crossed and guarded. So it was, that on this day, some 3,000 creation, distant voices enter in years ago, they left the coastline shores, struggled through the forests and evanescent shreds that ascend above found the perfect area to settle on the Pacific Coast, on the slopes of the the high forest and dissolve in the mountains flanking the Ocosito River. This place is called Tak’alik Ab’aj. sky where celestial bodies revolve 18 Olmec-style sculpture showing a figure emerging from the mouth of a jaguar.

bottom right: Structure 11 in cycles of time without cease, while life below recreates anew. Archaeology seeks these unknown worlds, discovering carefully, thoughtfully, patiently, revealing the paradox that time is eternal, yet it finishes.

As in earlier times, the traveler enters the site, his footsteps muffled by the sodden forest floor, eroded and worn from repeated use and damp from the morning rain. He passes Structure 12 with its stately row of sculpted images, their expressions frozen in ancestral time. They beckon from the site, a grinning alligator, an amorphous amphibian, a corpulent toad, water-loving images of nature that accompanied the first settlers arriving from the coastal shores.

Moving forward into the past in this space/time journey, the traveler encounters the Olmec period, the sculpted leaders presented in celestial jaguar attire or emerging from monster jaws. Proceeding farther in space in the archaeological past at the site, the traveler observes a Maya serpent uncoil on Stela 13. Not far distant, on Altar 48, a king is carried by a turtle swimming in the vast waves of the universe, as the traveler is carried toward new horizons back in space/time.

The traveler passes an observatory that once allowed curious eyes to study the star-dotted vault at night. At dawn Stela 5 representing passage of power from one ruler to the next

19 Stela 5 representing passage of power from one ruler to the next another platform (Alter 46) exposed the rising sun at solstice, while nearby a shadow-stick silently marked the hours and days of eternity. Here the early astronomers followed the patterns of the celestial cycles, recording day counts to predict the rains, forever counting the days and hours and years, tracking time of lifetimes, recording histories and passing events.

Here began the Maya group who settled on the mountain slopes, they leveled the terrain to form terraces to sustain and build the community. The administration was placed at the center, to manage the members, to organize the production and harvest maize, cacao, and fruit trees. The trade connected the Highlands and the coast through intricate networks for, politically and economically, the center regulated the area through commerce along the coastal route with detours to strategic markets placed at high mountain Stone sculpture in the form of a crocodilian head.

20 crossings. In the initial stages at Tak’alik Ab’aj, the Olmec Where the residents fled is not known, although there managed the trade, a group associated with a divine are clues that they headed northeast, toward the high jaguar that gave inspiration to its worshippers. Vestiges Cuchumatanes Mountains. of monumental creatures are scattered about the ruins of the site. Some centuries later, about 500 B.C., The reports are silent regarding the final space/time the Maya celestial serpent, superior to the jaguar in dimension of Tak’alik Ab’aj. The traveler today can knowledge, took control and a new regime was born. find a place behind Structure 12, where one can sit In time the Olmec monuments eroded under the rains next to the great toad. This reptilian monument rests, while Maya sculptures announced the more advanced looking up to the sky as he has for 3,000 years, silently, developments. patiently. He is the product of space/time and from these depths he can tell you of many things. If you sit Another radical change ensued in the history of quietly, unhurriedly, and listen and wait, you will hear

Tak’alik Ab’aj, around 100 A.D. The celestial serpent The great toad gazing skyward

weakened and the jaguar, aided by the sun, returned to no words but gradually, imperceptibly, he will impart the people. Stela 5, in front of Structure 12, announces to you his wisdom. the shift of power at the site; soon afterward production and trade increased and the center flourished. For more information about Tak’alik Ab’aj, However, its prosperity was interrupted, about 1,000 visit takalikabajpark.com A.D., by the violent conquest by highland groups. and [email protected] The end was sudden and the site was abandoned.

21 When removed, the sand retains the impression of the prototype and thus produces the mold into which molten brass is poured. The model can be inserted many times into the frame, and connected with a sprue, a channel made so that the flow of molten metal can reach all the indi- vidual molds. In this way many small items may be cast with a single pour. After use the sand is broken down to a fine state and reused. Mr. Rodrí- guez told me his sand has seen use for many years. The hot bronze is tipped from the crucible into the opening of the mold. The brass is heated to approx- imately 1,000 degrees C, in a Preserving Colonial History and Style ceramic vessel, a crucible, that is set into the concrete floor onto a burner fueled by propane and an air blower. bronze casting With this simple technology many text and photos by Richard Wardell beautiful objects can be made, and in this pour, door bosses and sign he fact that UNESCO designation helps support trades adds lettering were being produced. immeasurably to the charm and feeling of authenticity found in La Antigua Guatemala by creating a living museum rather The crucible, once heated, is than a set piece. There is artistic beauty in the doorknobs, removed with a giant pair of tongs, Tlocks, knockers, hinges and wrought iron made by skilled artisans whose work is vital to the preservation of Antigua’s colonial style. The furnace is set into the concrete floor. When the metal reaches 1000 C, the crucible is lifted out with giant tongs. Alex Rodríguez and his sons are one such family, filling Here the men are lifting the 120 lbs. of molten bronze out of the furnace. architectural and artistic needs through their workshop, La Union, Talleres Bronces, which engages in bronze casting, using sand molds. My friend, Harvey Pengelly, and I were recently invited to view and document a project at Mr. Ro- dríguez’s foundry.

To start the process, a special casting sand is mixed with water and other earth elements to form a soft, pliable ma- terial similar to wet beach sand. This is packed into steel frames, into which is inserted a model, a full-size prototype that will be reused many times. 22 set down into an iron hoop attached to a pair of long handles of iron, and picked up with this cradle. One end of this cradle has a set of handles like bicycle handlebars, which are used to tilt the crucible and control the flow of molten bronze into the sand molds. The molds are lined up so that they can be reached efficiently, and the 120 pounds of bronze smelted in the crucible takes perhaps 15 minutes to pour.

The molds cool for a few hours and then they are opened. Here are some of the molds being pre heated for the pour. The finished castings need to be cleaned up of flash, edges You can see many impressions in each frame, in order to utilize materials most efficiently. developed in the parting line, and then polished to the luster we associate with bronze cast work. The broken castings are pushed through sieves to capture trace bronze, and the clean sand returned to the pile for the next pour.

Mr. Rodríguez works with his sons, Jean Pablo and Venen- cio, and with his nephew, Carlos Ernesto Azurdia. A family business to be sure. The passing on of family tradecraft helps ensure the ongoing wellbeing of the business. They produce many plaques, signs, lettering and door hardware, as well as fine art pieces at the workshop. Last month the workshop was moved to Panorama, Sector D, No. 3 where the family will continue the traditions and the business of smelting and cast- ing bronze.

The crucible, glowing with heat, is set into the cradle with the tongs. The next time you stroll down the streets of Antigua, stop and look closely at that lan- tern, sign, or ironwork grill. UNESCO’s effort to preserve the world’s cul-tural heritage comes with an important side benefit—it also supports 21st-century skilled crafts- men.

After the first pass the men go back and top up the pour to ensure After cooling the sand casts are opened and the items proper penetration of removed from the molds. The pieces are cut apart cleaned up the bronze into the and polished to the bright luster we associate with bronze. mold. They are then left All filings and off cut pieces are saved and are used for the to cool for several hours. next project. 23 DateBook compiled by mercedes mejicanos

FEBRUARY 2018 guide to culture and upcoming events Wed., 2pm matinee & 7pm eve- Sat., 11:55am OPERA FOR 7ning performance ANTIGUA’S 10ALL L’ Elisir d’ Amore, The GOT TALENT ~ A Variety Show. Enjoy Metropolitan Opera HD Live. Q160. music, skits, dance, comedy plus fun raf- Teatro Dick Smith, IGA (tel: 2422-5555), fle prizes, cash bar & food avail. Tickets, Ruta 1 4-054, z. 4, Guatemala City Q150p/p. Pre-event ticket sales advised, ON SALE in La Antigua, Cafe Teatro at El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15; Doña Lu- isa Xicotencatl, 4a calle oriente #12; Cafe Thurs., through Feb. 24, M-F Condesa, inside La Casa del Conde (west 110am-1pm, & 2-6pm; Sat.-Sun. side of the Central Park. VENUE El Cen- 11am-5pm ART Talento Crudo (Raw tro Cultural El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #12, Talent) Explore the La Antigua new generation of talent in visual arts: painting, drawing, sculpture, photog- raphy, tapestry, installations and more. Centro Cul- tural El Sitio, 5a calle poniente #15, La Antigua

Thurs., 9am-6pm XLIV NA- Thurs., 7:45pm (French, subtitles 1TIONAL ORCHIDS EXPOSI- 8in Spanish) FILM Respira (Respire) TION Naturaleza Deslumbrante. (France, 2014) Free. Jardín de la Alianza Tues. 5:30pm (English) Mayan Through Sun., Feb. 4. Salón social José Francesa de Guatemala (tel: 2207-5757), 13Dances by Nuevo Amanecer/ Mariano Arzú Castillo, 3a av. 17-16, Finca 5a calle 10-55, z. 13, Finca la Aurora, Gua- New Dawn, a local charity dedicated to El Zapote, z. 2, Guatemala City temala helping more than 30 indigenous chil- dren in San Andres Itzapa. Its vision is to facilitate self-sufficiency within low in- come families by empowering the qual- ity of their lives through education. They also seek to preserve and strengthen the cultural identity of the indigenous Maya people such as the language and Sat., 7pm OPEN HOUSE & dances, which are currently being lost at 10PARTY Open invitation to visit an alarming rate. Donation Q25, all which Alianza Francesa, about our learning and goes directly to the presenting NGO. Info. cultural program. Alianza Francesa (tel: & reservations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow 7832-0804), 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua Café, 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua

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Wed. VALENTINE’S DAY Fri,, 6pm-7:30pm COOKING Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK 14 16WORKSHOP Crepas por el 20Creating Opportunities for día de la Candelaria (Crêpes de la Chan- Guatemalans is an educational support deleur). Learn how to cook the authentic NGO located in San Antonio Aguas Calien- crêpes. Tasting and coffee at the end of tes. In addition to finding sponsorship for the class. Q30. Alianza Francesa (tel: 7832- local children living below the poverty line, 0804), 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua we run a 5-day/week after-school support program for our sponsored children to su- Sat., 11am-2pm DEMO- pervise their homework and to ensure that CRATS ABROAD HOST 17 they are understanding/learning the les- VOTER REGISTRATION and updat- sons. We also teach English, provide math Wed., ASH WEDNESDAY ing the Federal Post Card Application for tutoring and a reading program as well 14 all oversees voters. (Additional dates in as a soccer program. We have just started Guatemala City, also Lake Atitlán, Santia- a preschool, and during the term break go Atitlán, Sun.Feb 18, 2-4pm, Posada de grades 1, 2 and 3 attend our reinforcement Santiago; Panajachel, Sat., Feb 24, 1-4pm, program to prepare for the upcoming year. Solomon’s Porch.) Enlaces, 6a Av. norte Our basico students volunteer daily to as- #1, La Antigua sist the two teachers who conduct these Sat., 8pm, 9am-4pm RELI- programs. Donation Q25, all which goes 17GIOUS ARTIFACTS EXHIB- directly to the presenting NGO. Info. & res- Thurs., 4pm (Spanish) CON- IT, WORKSHOP AND SACRED ervations, tel: 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a 15FERENCE La Restauración MUSIC CONCERTS YO SOY EdeC av. sur #8, La Antigua de la Catedral de La Antigua Guate- This is a wonderful opportunity to learn Wed., 5pm ART recent work by mala tras el Terremoto de 1976 by more about the Hermandad de la Es- John Maxon. See highlight on pg. Rodolfo Asturias. Q30/Q15 for students cuela de Cristo, its history, its heritage 21 28. Galería Panza Verde (tel: 7955-8282), with carnet & tourist guides. Casa Pope- and more. Also, workshops pertaining to 5a av. sur # 19, La Antigua noe, 6a calle oriente #16, La Antigua the Lenten Season, including flower ar- rangements, sawdust carpet making, the art of carving and much more. Sacred music (marchas) and contrabass. The ex- hibit is open through March 25. Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, across from Central Park, La Antigua

Wed., 6pm (English) SLIDE Fri., 8am-12am HOLY VIGIL 21 SHOW Antigua: Behind the 16from Santa Catalina Bobadilla Walls with Elizabeth Bell. Enjoy a one- (see page 14), La Antigua hour presentation with vintage and contemporary photographs collected jorge ordoñez over the past 40 years, accompanied by Eliza- beth Bell’s expert nar- ration. Q50 p/p. Ques- Sun., 11am FIRST PROCES- tions encouraged. 18SION OF LENT Begins in San- Autographed books ta Catalina Bobadilla then through the available. Hotel Sor streets of La Antigua. Returns the temple Juana, 4a calle oriente around 11pm. La Antigua #45, La Antigua 25 datebook

Thurs., 7pm (French, subtitles Sat., 7pm MUSIC Classic gui- Wed., 6:30pm PUPPET 22in Spanish) FILM No es mi Tipo 24tar recital by Oswaldo Sac. Q20, 28SHOW XI Festival Interna- by Lucas Belyaux. A Saint Valentines includes a glass of wine. Valentines Spe- cional de Títeres Titiritlán 2018, Un special. Free. Alianza Francesa (tel: 7832- cial, 2 attendees for Q30. Alianza Fran- Recién Nacido en la Casa del Diablo 0804), 2a av. sur #25, La Antigua cesa (tel: 7832-0804), 2a av. sur #25, La presented by Gigio Brunello. Instituto Antigua Italiano de Cultura, 16 calle 2-55, z. 10, Fri., 8am-12am HOLY VIGIL Guatemala City 23from Santa Inés del Monte Pul- Sun., 1pm SECOND PRO- ciano church, La Antigua 25CESSION OF LENT Begins at Wed., 6:30pm ART Febre- Santa Inés del Monte Pulciano church then Sat., 11:25am OPERA FOR 28ro.2009 Agosto.2016 by An- through the streets of La Antigua. Returns drés Bonifasi. Galería del Centro, 5a av. 24ALL La Boheme, The Metro- the temple around 11pm, La Antigua politan Opera HD Live. Q160. Teatro Dick 12-38, z. 1, Guatemala City Smith, IGA (tel: 2422-5555), Ruta 1 4-054, Wed., 7:30pm ART Breviario z. 4, Guatemala City 28de Cosas Ocultas Live music and foodtrucks. Jardín de la Alianza Fran- Sat. ART El Color de Gua- 24temala by Ana María de Rade- cesa de Guatemala (tel: 2207-5757), 5a mann. Through April 1. Sala Marco Au- calle 10-55, z. 13, Finca la Aurora, Guate- gusto Quiroa, Hotel Museo Casa Santo Do- mala mingo, 3a calle oriente #28, La Antigua

mercedes mejicanos Tues., 5:30pm (English) TALK 27Life in Guatemala: Brief His- tory and Current Conditions by Sue Patterson, a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer who now lives in La Antigua Gua- temala. She is a former U.S. Consul Gen- eral (Guatemala) and has served in Chile, Iran and Italy. She is also the founder of WINGS, a non-profit dedicated to repro- ductive health and family planning. Sue is the recipient of numerous awards for her work, most recently the 2003 Sargent Shriver Award for Outstanding Humani- tarian Service from the National Peace Corps Association of America. Donation Note El Color de Guatemala runs Q25, all which goes directly to the pre- Please submit your DATEBOOK entry through Feb. 13. Galería del Centro, senting NGO. Info. & reservations, tel: for the March 2018 edition by Feb. 10 Fundación G&T Continental, 5a av. 12-38, 7832-1919. Rainbow Café, 7a av. sur #8, z. 1, Centro Histórico, Guatemala City La Antigua You can also view DATEBOOK online TheAntiguaGuide.com/calendar

Democrats Abroad Host Voter Registration: Dates and Locations DAGT is hosting Voter Registration and updating the Federal Post Card Application for all oversees voters on the following dates: 27 January 11:00am - 2:00pm 17 February11:00am - 2:00pm 18 February 2:00pm - 4:00pm 24 February 1:00am - 4:00pm 10 March 11:00am - 2:00pm Santiago Atitlán, Posada de Santiago Panajachel, Solomon’s Porch La Antigua, 6a Avenida Norte #1, ENLACES Additional dates in Guatemala City - This is non-partisan registration

26 27 Exhibiting this month Represented by fine galleries in Cali- fornia and Arizona, Maxon is attracted John Maxon by the intimate gallery space of Panza by Ginger Hooven Verde. His January 2013 Panza Verde his well-known California landscape artist’s first time out show was all expressionistic landscapes, of the U.S. was five years ago. Upon arrival in Guatemala, small watercolor studies of the moun- the explosion of color and the richness and depth of the tains, volcanos and fields with their people he saw impacted his palette and his style. For the larger counterparts in oil. While land- Tfirst time in over 50 years of painting, he began adding people to the scapes are where he starts, this year, canvas. While his expressionist style bleeds through the landscapes, the vibrant colors come alive as people now it is the people who catch the eye and charm. emerge out of them. When John is in Guatemala, his studio is on the Art in John Maxon was born in Wyoming and grew up and studied in the Americas tour. California, returning to the open expansiveness of Wyoming every summer of his childhood. When in college at San Jose State Univer- To see more of his work, visit: sity, he was influenced by a whole school of painters that created the www.johnmaxon.com artistic San Francisco scene of the late 60s and early 70s. In gradu- Opening Night ate school at the University of California-Davis, he was exposed to February 21, 5pm many highly successful artists like Roy DeForest, Wayne Thiebaud Galería Panza Verde and William T. Wiley, all of whom made him aware of the degree of 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua discipline, dedication and strength required to make painting a career. 28 datebook

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31 La Cueva de Panza Verde tels: 7955-8282, 7832-2925 5a av. sur #19, La Antigua Enjoy a wonderful dinner with the charm of live music in our cozy setting, with a grand piano that is graced nightly by our favorite musicians from around the world. Music from 8pm to 10:00pm with an additional cover of Q35 per person. Wednesdays — Maf É Tulá, acoustic guitar and vocals Thursdays — Nelson Lunding, Piano and vocals Fridays — Trio Latino (Piano, congas, flute) Saturdays — Ramiro Jiménez, acoustic guitar and vocals

Los Tres Tiempos Nelson Lunding gigs in Feb Tel: 7832-5161 5a av norte. #31, La Antigua Wednesdays, 8-10pm - La Biblioteca, Thursdays — 8pm: Live music 1a av. sur #3, between 4a & 5a calle Thursdays, 8-10pm – Mesón Panza Verde (grand piano), 5a av. sur #19 Trova Jazz Fridays, 8-10:30pm – La tel: 2334-1241, Via 6, 3-55, zona 4, Guatemala City Esquina del Jazz Café w/ Friday Concerts Willy Gómez (drums),4a — Call for schedule: Live music calle oriente (corner), La Thursdays through Saturdays. Antigua

Del Arco Restaurant tel: 7832-3610 5a av. norte #20, La Antigua Saturdays, 7-10pm — Grupo Friends Sundays, 1-4pm — Marimba

La Guajirita tel: 7832-7374 Calle de los Nazarenos #4B, La Antigua Wednesdays — 7:30pm: Traditional Cuban music: Boleros, Cha Cha, Rumba and Trova Grupo Duo La Clave

Rattle ‘N Hum 4a avenida 16-11, zona 10, Guatemala City Wednesdays and Saturdays — Different guest artists

32 Rainbow Café tel: 7832-1919 7a av. sur #8, La Antigua Free Live Music Nightly from 8:00pm Mondays, 8:00pm — Different Guest Musicians. Tuesdays, 8:00pm — Different Guest Musicians. Wednesdays, 8:00pm — Open Mic Night! Hosted by The Blue Roots. Come along and show your skills and get a free tequila shot! Thursdays, 8:00pm — Different Guest artists Fridays, 8:00pm — Don Ramiro, Trova Cubana by the bonfire Saturdays, 8:00pm Las Palmas — tel: 7832-9734 6a av. norte #14, La Antigua Gravity: Reggae and more, Latino sounds. Don’t miss it! Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:30 Sundays, 7:30pm — La Sociedad Secreta, classic rock Different Guest artists Thursdays, 8:30 — Salsa Class with live salsa music by Salsa y Algo Más Fridays & Saturdays, 9:30pm — Live Salsa and more with Cerro San Cristóbal Grupo Los Friends Tel: 5941-8145 San Cristóbal El Alto, La Antigua Saturdays & Sundays, 1-3pm — Live Music (shuttle service available at Nim Po’t) Caoba Farms Tel: 7832-9201 5a av sur final, La Antigua Saturdays during the El Establo Farmer’s Market — 9am-3pm Tels: 2363-4486, 4206-9554 14 calle 5-08, zona 10, Guatemala City Guest Musicians Wednesdays, 9:15 pm — One Man Band: Simply the best “old school” rock Arrin Cuan music in English with Q35 tel: 2238-0242 5a av. 3-27, zona 1, Guatemala City Zacapa drinks. Daily — Live marimba music Thursdays, 9:30 pm — tel: 7832-0831 Casa #2, Callejón Concepción 6, La Antigua Sundays — Live marimba music Los Que Somos: best live rock, pop, get-up ‘n’ dance music (English/Spanish) in the city, with Q35 Spe- Sabores de mi Tierra cialty Cocktails. Tel: 7725-0711 Pastores, 3K north of Antigua Fridays, 9:30pm —Awesome compilation of “then & now” Saturdays at noon — Live Music to get you singing and dancing all night long. Q35 Absolut drinks. Saturdays, 9:30pm — Los Lagartos Ensemble: Dance, sing and experience an unbeatable atmosphere. Don’t forget to Kape Paulinos bring your dancing shoes. Q35 Specialty cocktails. tel: 7840-3806 Km 87.5 Carretera Interamericana, Tecpán Free parking before 5pm Sundays — 1 to 4pm: Live marimba band

33 plan ahead throughout datebook highlight the month ART Panorama Matizado/Nuanced Pan- orama with the latest works by Guatema- The Great Gatsby Gala lan artist Sergio Alvarado. Open through Feb. 13. La Antigua Galería de Arte, 5a av. he Great Gatsby Gala will be a night filled with entertainment, food, norte #29, La Antigua flowing champagne and fun as the CasaSito Association takes you back to the roaring 1920s. This unique gala will take place on Sat., March T10, 6:30-11:30 p.m. at La Escalonia, 5 avenida sur final #36-C, La Antigua Guatemala. Guests are invited to dress for the occasion, whether as a flapper or other 1920s vintage attire, as prizes will be awarded for best dressed.

This event is a fundraiser for CasaSito’s Youth Development, which provides partial scholarships, personal development workshops, psycho-social support and extracurricular activities.

Since opening in 2004, CasaSito has served young people in over 50 Guatemalan ART Pinturas por Naturaleza 2018 communities by expanding by Robin Schiele, organized by Defen- academic, professional and sores de la Naturaleza and Fundación personal opportunities to G&T Continental. Through Feb. 27. break the cycle of poverty. Galería Guatemala, 6a av. 9-08, z. 9, Working with youth in the Vestíbulo Fundación G&T Continental, departments of Sacatepéquez, Guatemala City Alta Verapaz and Quiché, CasaSito has helped over 238 students graduate middle school, high school and uni- versity, achieving a 98 percent retention rate among scholars in 2017.

As the Youth Development Program continues to grow, CasaSito is looking to raise funds to open a recreation center and wants to expand its activities to surrounding communities. There is a brighter future for Guatemalans and by giving them the tools, they can become the change-makers within their communities.

Tickets to the Great Gatsby Gala are Q380 per person and can be purchased at La Escalonia or by calling 7832-0829, 4645-8552, 5820-6644. Tickets are lim- ited, so don’t wait! For more information, email [email protected].

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Café Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. Bar There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to pre- Meals pare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over. —Octavia Butler Drinks

Books & Exhibitions • Live Music Thur-Sat Entry in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers. Vía 6, 3-55, Z. 4, Guatemala City Resv: 2334-1241 “Amistad pura como el agua / Friendship as pure as water” Biótopo del Quetzal, Salamá, Baja Verapaz by Julio De la Cruz

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RESTAURANTE ALTUNA A “Classic” in the center of Guatemala City & in Zone 10

Specializing in Spanish and Basque Cuisine, Seafood and Paella 5a av. 12-31, Zona 1 Tels: 2251-7185, 2253-6743 10 calle 0-45, Zona 10 PBX: 2201-2323 www.restaurantealtuna.com

37 datebook from page 34 THROUGHOUT THE MONTH FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 9am-3pm enjoy fun activities for the whole family incl. live music, local producers, great food, craft beers, natural drinks and much more! Free hourly shuttle service to the farm/Antigua, 10am-3pm, pick up on the corner of 4a av. & 5a calle, corner of Cathedral. La Antigua (For more info., incl. tours and volunteer opportunities, visit theantiguaguide.com/caoba-farms/)

Book Alert & Readings Falling DOCUMENTARY (English) Thurs- TOURS for Art Enthusiasts and Col- Water, a collection of stories for travelers days, 5-6pm WINGS presents Blessed lectors La Antigua, explore the unique by David Mohrmann. “Travel is a journey Fruit of the Womb: The Fight for and rich art scene by visiting several stu- through alternate Reproductive Rights in Guatemala. dios of established and emerging artists realities, where Free. The Bagel Barn, 5a calle poniente in and around Antigua. Four-hour tours borders blur and our #2, La Antigua or personalized to your preference, week- experience depends days only. Also, Art Tours to Guatemala on how we define it. City to leading contemporary art galleries FALLING WATER con- to explore cutting-edge Latin American tains dreamlike sce- art. Call Estela Johnston: (502) 4149-4663 narios with complex or [email protected] characters. There are engaging storylines, ANTIGUA BRIDGE CLUBS mystical encounters, and an absence of Bridge lessons also available clear conclusions. As with dreams, the Contacts for more info — significance of these stories is not in the [email protected] destinations, but in who you are as you Tel: (International-011) 502-3066-9691 approach the journey.” — Will Phillips, WORKSHOP Art & History with Ca- www.antiguabridgeclubs.wixsite.com/ author of “Every Dreamer’s Handbook” rin Steen, Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm, guatemala Readings: Feb. 3, 6pm La Galería, Pana- San Bartolomé Becerra, La Antigua. Q90 jachel: Feb. 23, 3pm, Posada Santiago, per workshop. To sign up, get directions Santiago Atitlán; March 6, 5:30pm, or any questions, contact carinsteen@ Rainbow Café, La Antigua yahoo.com or message via www.face- book.com/carin.steen.artist/ MARKET TOUR First Thursday of ev- ery month (English) Meet up at 9:30am in plan ahead front of the post office (Calz. Santa Lucía, 2018 The Great Gatsby Gala Creatures from a Magical World corner of 4a calle poniente), to join Chrissy Sat., March 10, 6:30-11:30pm Enjoy Art Expo & Sale Sat., March 24, 5pm Methmann for a tour of the Municipal a night filled with entertainment, food, featuring work by Desiree Iturbide, pro- Market. Info. and reservations, charly- flowing champagne and fun as the ceeds benefit Niños de Guatemala. The [email protected] La Antigua CasaSito Association takes you back to Good Hotel, Calle del Hermano Pedro the roaring 1920s. #12, La Antigua This event is a fund- raiser for CasaSito’s Youth Development, Details, email info@ casasito.org. See high- light on pg. 34. La Es- calonia, 5 av. sur final photo: emilio vásquez robles #36-C, La Antigua

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In Nola Fabrics by the yard Ceramic-Jewelry, Wood-Leather & More Telephones: 2367-2424 - 2337-4498 18 Calle 21-31, z. 10 Blvd. Los Próceres - www.in-nola.com IMPORTING? We’re your best choice, so leave every- thing in our hands. We guarantee weekly Consolidated Cargo Service, door-to-door from Miami to Guate- mala. Contact us and find out why we TRANSCARGO are the best option. [email protected] Tel: 2360-0407 ¿IMPORTACIONES? Somos su mejor opción, deje todo en nuestras manos. Garantizamos un Servicio de Carga Consolidada, semanal, puerta a puerta desde Miami a Guatemala. Contáctenos y compruebe porque somos lo mejor opción.

last minute datebook entry... Saturday February 17 - Arte Naif Paining workshop day Sunday February 18 - Weaving workshop day Come learn about Comalapan Culture with us! San Juan Comalapa is known internationally for its amazing painters and weavers. Learn about the style of art created in Comalapa called Arte Naif (Naive Art), which values the beauty of daily Mayan life. Andrés Curruchich propelled the Arte Naif movement forward and after his death. His apprentice Oscar Peren filled his shoes. Oscar has been painting since he was 15 and his famous Chicken Bus paint- ings have been exhibited in galleries all over the world, including Boston, Washington D.C., Sweeden and Japan. The women weavers of Comalapa continue traditional waving techniques that have been passed down for generations. Try your hand at both backstrap weaving and wooden loom weaving! CONTACT INFO: Tel: 4004-9139, email: [email protected] Transportation to and from Antigua is Included! Come for one day or both. 39 3rd PLACE by judges vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “Te llamaron destino, te conocí como vida” Parque San Sebastián, Antigua, by Paola Hernández 40 health services

Emergency Service from 8:00am to 7:00pm HOUSE OF HEALTH Calz. Santa Lucía Sur #7, La Antigua Guatemala We accept major Urology • Pediatric credit cards General Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Ultrasound /4D • Lab Densitometry Tels: 7832-3122 7832-5789

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General Dentistry Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Implants Dr. Luis Ramírez, DDS, OMS, Oral Rehabilitation is a specialist in oral and TMJ Therapy maxillofacial surgery, Jaw Surgery orthodontics, dental implants, Teeth Whitening and oral rehabilitation. Orthodontics

Tel: 7832-6002 Maxillofacial Centre is the ONLY ONE [email protected] with 3D Dental Tomography and www.maxillofacialcentre.com CAD/CAM Dental Lab in Guatemala.

Spanish, English and German Spoken - Calle Real de Santa Ines #9A La Antigua Guatemala 42 health services ospital Privado H ermano Pedro • Medicine and General Surgery • Videoendoscopy • Pediatrics • Videocolonoscopy • Maternity & Gynecology • X-rays • Traumatology, Orthopedics & Arthroscopy • Electrocardiogram • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery • Mammography • Laparoscopic Videosurgery • Ultrasound • Otorhinolaryngology • Computerized Axial Tomography • Urology • Electroencephalogram • Cardiology • Osseous Densitometry 24-hour Emergency Service • Clinic Laboratory • Ambulance Service & Medical Consultation

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43 2nd PLACE by popular vote in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “Un amor que llega hasta el fin del mundo / A love that reaches the end of the world” Cima del Volcán Acatenango, by Irene Valle. Prize: Q100 and a Q500 Ganorsa Pet Care Package.

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José R. Golcher MD, Cornea, Cataract and Lasik surgeon Dalia González de Golcher MD, Vitreous-Retinal and Aesthetic medicine surgeon Specialized Ophthalmologists

Make your appointment online at www.centrovisualgyg.com HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Principal: Centro Gerencial Marqués de Rubio Oficina 1-4 - Tel: 78325850/78739275 Branch: 6a calle poniente #50A - Tel: 78326672/78328105 - whatsapp 44314822

Tel: 7832-4854 3a calle poniente #13, La Antigua Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & 3pm-6pm. Wed 10am-2pm. Sat 8am-11am

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. —Robert Southey

Counseling for Adults & Adolescents Gail Terzuola LISW LADAC Licensed Psychotherapist Dra. Patricia Cardona Relationships M.D. Psychiatrist / Psychotherapist Médico Psiquiatra-Terapeuta Substance Abuse Treating Depression, Anxiety & Dysfunctional Relationships Emotional Support Animal Certificates Trauma and Recovery Tel: 5872-5026 / 7832-7019 [email protected] 5a calle poniente # 44, La Antigua Guatemala

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WINNER OF NINE INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL AWARDS Full Service Beauty Salon Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen 9a calle oriente #7-A, La Antigua Guatemala Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair Tels: 7832-2824, 5961-4332 Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a native of Guatemala, an award-winning author, chef consultant, Do I not destroy my enemies when I Latin food and culture strategist and entrepreneur. make them my friends? —Abraham Lincoln AVAILABLE AT • Sophos Bookstore, Guatemala City • Artemis Edinter • Colibri, La Antigua • AmaliaLLC.com • Amazon.com • barnesandnoble.com www.facebook.com/REVUEmagazine 49 antigua shops & services

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Fine Handmade Textiles & Home Decor Daily 9am-6pm Tel: 7832-5028 4a calle oriente #3-B, La Antigua [email protected]

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Veterinary Clinic Dr. Juan Pablo Calderón García

- Vaccinations - Surgery - X-ray - Dental Clinic - Ultrasound - Laboratory Services - Emergencies English, French, Spanish Spoken - Export licenses for pets * Gas anesthesia

Mon-Fri: 8am-1pm & 2:30-6pm Sat: 9am-1pm 2a Av. Sur #61-B Tels: 7832-3624, 5732-4808

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Dogs, Cats, Birds, Exotics Surgery - Hospitalization - Laboratory X-Ray - General Medicine - Boarding 2a calle oriente #6, La Antigua Tel: 7832-0245

Babysitting Service for your Pet. Registered Establishment with lots of T.L.C. Tel: 5704-1029 Looking for easy online access to Revue advertisers? SCAN THIS or check our Business Directory at REVUEmag.com 7832-4345, 5106-6860 4323-0726 Antigua es única y nosotros somos unicos en la Antigua Just tell ‘em, “Lo vi en la revista REVUE” 52 shops & services antigua

53 Amalia’s Kitchen text & photos by chef and author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard A Latin Culinary Romance

y curiosity and love of food have often taken me to new and exciting places. This Mwinter, I traveled to South America and the Caribbean. I tasted familiar and different dishes worthy of celebrating. February marks the right time, wherever you may be, to rejoice on delicious cuisine with friends, family or that special someone.

While in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, I had the opportunity to try different styles of the same dish, namely asado and chi- michurri. Interestingly, both neigh- boring countries share some similar ingredients and dishes, but they are distinctively different from a cultural perspective.

54 Argentina’s Spanish and Italian influences predominate everywhere and are notoriously visible in the cuisine. It’s not unusual to visit a restaurant that lists pasta, grilled foods and traditional Spanish cooking on the same menu. Outside of Italy, Buenos Aires may be the best place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine.

From fine to casual dining, Uruguay equally offers delightful fare by region. Here there are, in addition to Spanish, Portuguese influences, which have a unique accent on the traditional cuisine. The nuances between Argentinian and Uruguayan cuisines stem not only from the cultural impact, but on the style in which the food is prepared and presented.

Both countries are known for consuming mainly beef and their byproducts paired with chimichurri and

Bacalao - Cod Salad Chimichurri Uruguayo

criollo sauces accompanied with a variety of sides, including grilled vegetables and salads, starches and fine wines. El chivito (the baby goat) and the choripan (bread and grilled sausage) are two great sandwiches, the first one containing many stacked ingredients while the second one, only two, plus the sauces. The pingüino (the penguin) is a pitcher of wine (about half carafe) popular in some bars, perfect for two people.

In contrast, Puerto Rican cuisine is tropical and not too distant from Guatemalan cuisine. During one of my adventures at a casual restaurant, I ordered a side of each dish they had available so that I could appreciate the variety of flavors. I have had Boricua (nickname for people from Puerto Rico denoting ethnic pride) food before and this time I expanded my repertoire with great results.

Yucca, beans and rice, roast pork, beef stew, chicken soup with vermicelli and vegetables, pas-

55 teles (green plantain tamales in banana leaves), sweet plantain and beef lasagna, and cod salad, were excellent, flavorful and appealing. Home cooking is a favorite of mine, and this cuisine reminded me of the foods I love to cook at my own home.

This Valentine’s Day, I encourage you to explore and appreciate foods from other cultures, whether they are Latin, European, Asian, African or any other. You just might be surprised how fun and exciting it can be to discover familiar yet special foods while sharing experiences with each other.

¡Feliz Dia del Cariño!

Pastelon: sweet plantain and beef lasagna

Salsa Criolla (Creole Sauce) Recipe by Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard (AmaliaLLC.com)

Yield about 3-1/2 cups

Combine ½ cup of each finely diced yellow and green bell peppers, 3/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 cup finely diced tomatoes, and season with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Sauce is great on grilled meat, sausage, or croutons.

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57 “Amigo del alma / Soul friend” by Andrea Nava “Buddies Forever...” by Linda Champagne “Sonrisas de Enamorados / Lovers Smiles” by Mario Mejia “Se amaban demasiado para una sola vida” by Héctor R. Mendoza

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I have a loyalty that runs in my bloodstream, when I lock into someone or something, you can’t get me away from it because I commit that thoroughly. That’s in friendship, that’s a deal, that’s a commitment. Don’t give me paper - I can get the same lawyer who drew it up to break it. But if you shake my hand, that’s for life. —Jerry Lewis

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. —Confucius

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Steak House Salad Bar Live Music every Sunday www.nifunifadeantigua.com Delivery 3a calle oriente #21, La Antigua Tel: 7832-6579 available

Want a Great Pizza? CALL FOR DELIVERY tel: 5293-3361 10am-9pm 2a calle oriente #9-A1, La Antigua

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. —Walter Winchell

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Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, It has no survival value; rather it is one of those by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. things that give value to survival. —C. S. Lewis —Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Entry in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “Tradición con amigos” San Raymundo, by Ana Ilsis Estrada 66 dining antigua

67 Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “La amistad rompe fronteras / Friendship breaks boundaries” Cumbre del volcán Acatenango, by David Rojas Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “Amistad floreciendo / Blooming friendship” Cerro el Baúl, Quetzaltenango, by Guido De León

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69 Sensuous Guatemala by Ken Veronda Oceanside?Oceanside?

s it “oceanside” this year? Lots scapes, birds, fish and in Guatemalan of oceanside color can be arts and crafts. All you need to do is found all around Guatemala, look and enjoy. even far from the Pacific or IAtlantic coasts. Or maybe the color The old 2017 colors were is “seafoam,” as another prediction greens. “Greenery, fresh and zesty,” claims? Seafoam and oceanside seem one decorator called it a year ago. The identical shades to me, but on the year before, shades of camel, bur- color spectrum there’s a slight dif- lap, copper were prime. No mat- ference. Whatever, from Guatema- ter. Whatever those experts select, we lan beaches to Highland lagoons, in have it here. Guatemala has lots of hummingbird feathers and indig- greens, many browns and every oth- enous weavings, you can spot accents er color those experts may choose as of both seafoam and oceanside. And being fashionable. Just look around! lots “amethyst,” and “serenity,” and “tranquil blue.” Oh, and «drizzle” or Maybe this year’s color is “ultra “marlin,” shades chosen by other ex- violet?” — not ultraviolet; that’s part perts, all the colors appearing much of the electromagnetic spectrum, the same. of course, shorter than visible but longer than x-rays. “Ultra violet” in These are some of the color shades two words is the pick of Pantone, a that various international fashion company that thinks it’s the ultimate designers, interior decorators and authority on colors. Ultra violet is paint manufacturers have picked as an amethyst purple, described in the the “Color of the Year” for 2018. In company’s lush prose as “complex, this color-saturated Central Ameri- contemplative; full of the mysteries can republic, it doesn’t matter what of the cosmos.” the experts say or what names they bestow. We can find every shade Fine. Get a bit away from the imaginable in our forests, skies, land- cities and ultra violet is in limitless

70 night skies, filled with not only stars rise, as clouds shift the lights through but also many mysteries. Sit and con- the days and, best of all, during the template on a moonless night, by the short twilight time here. seas, on mountainsides, in the jungles Purple was here also before Euro- or by the roadside near a farmer’s little peans brought church and royal robes field. Guatemalan country folk have in this hard-to-dye and hence expen- considered cosmos mysteries long be- sive color. Dark, deep, rich purple, and fore encounters with people from oth- its gemstone amethyst, was the color of er distant lands, and continue to do so Caesars, princes, kings. The European each night. conquerors wore purple here in gov- ernment palaces and church sanctuar- The stretch of Guatemala’s volca- ies. They were so proud of the impor- noes, the string of the purple Cuchu- tant color. matanes mountains, the high country of Verapaz, all take on ultra violet I wonder if they noticed that the each day, as they have for eons before royal purple ultra violet shade is found we were told it’s this year’s “in” color. naturally throughout Guatemala and Agua, Fuego, Pacaya, all the 28 volca- truly enjoyed all the sensuous colors of noes don ultra violet richness at sun- this marvelous land. photo by Lo Reyes

71 Coin Collecting in Guatemala by Carlisle Johnson

One Cent of Quetzal 1944 Five Quetzales A Quarter of 1948 Quetzal 1948

’m a coin collector, you’re a coin collector. If we’re As the value of silver and countries’ prospects ebbed honest with ourselves, we’re all coin collectors. and flowed, the coins were frequently “clipped” and Is there one among us, who upon receiving smaller pieces circulated. The famous pirate or parrot something different in change, doesn’t toss it in a squawk “pieces of eight, pieces of eight” in fact refers Idresser drawer for keeps? to smaller pieces of eight real or other silver coins: likewise, the American slang for a quarter, “two bits.” Guatemala is paradise for coin collectors and Banco Industrial has opened a gate to this paradise through Guatemala stayed with silver-based coinage until a small but well-curated coin museum just steps from the 1960s when the dollar was unpegged from gold, Central Park in La Antigua Guatemala.

Coins from the smallest denominations right up to the eight real cartwheel that was the precursor to the American silver dollar (said to have been named itself after the silver thaler minted in Empress Maria Theresa’s Austria) were stamped out by the millions and served as a medium of exchange throughout the world. Reciprocally, coins from other countries, chiefly Half Cent of Mexico, Chile and the Philippines, circulated here, the Quetzal U.S. frontier and elsewhere around the world, even in China. and hence silver, and hundreds of tons of the 72 percent silver coins then circulating, were withdrawn from circulation and melted down. Since most of the denominations were identical in design to their nickel replacements, it’s not unheard of to find a silver coin still in circulation today.

Rolex watches or coins—fakes abound. After a One Cent of Quetzal 1884 72 little experimenting, the tourist or collector can distinguish the real McCoy from the modern counterfeit. A true silver coin dropped on a solid surface “rings;” a fake does not. Prevailing counterfeits usually have small bubbles or pebbling on their surfaces—a sure sign that they were not struck as in a real mint, but poured unto a mold. Beware!

“You load 16 tons, And what do you get? Another day older, And deeper in debt. Token Finca San Jerónimo Colomba Costa Cuca, Guatemala Saint Peter don’t call me, Cuz I can’t go, You are unlikely to find either colonial-era coins I owe my soul or finca tokens in circulation today. You are likely to To the company store.” find them in the so-called pasaje, a rabbit warren of shops directly across Constitution Square in front of the country’s green national palace in Guatemala City.

You can also occasionally find bits of old coins or whole ones in traditional necklaces (chachales). The latter have been perforated and sadly have lost much of their value for collectors but are still a reminder of the breadth of Guatemala’s proud coinage heritage.

Token Finca la Viscaya, Mataquescuintla, Guatemala Now … go check your pocket change.

These are words to a mid-20th century popular song with echoes from Guatemala’s 19th century. Farm owners commonly created private tokens, now Carlisle Johnson: called fincatokens, to pay the staff when funds were Emisoras Unidas (ABC Radio short or even when the government ran out of money. affiliate), Canal Antigua TV, Bearing the farm’s name and a denomination, they VOA (radio and TV), BBC4, were originally exchangeable at the farm’s company El Periódico, Cincinnati store. Eventually, they gave rise Enquirer, Guatemala Post, to a uniquely Guatemalan sub- Atlantic, Washington Times, specialty of “coin” collecting. St. Petersburg Times (comments). Golden Circle award and numerous local recognitions. Token Finca los Ángeles, Pamaxán, Chicacao Guatemala A Quarter of Quetzal 1948

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Entry in the Revue Photo Contest: Friends & Lovers in Guatemala. “A donde sea, pero contigo / Anywhere, but with you” by Estuardo Rodas Loreto

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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. —George Washington Comfort & Elegance • Near San Sebastián Park • Private Bath • 24 Dbl Rooms • Convention Room • Parking Av. El Desengaño #26 (502) 7832-2312, 7832-7316 [email protected] • www.hotelcasadelasfuentes.com

75 It’s Official: Hola Expat by John Ohe (IRS Enrolled Agent) U.S. Tax Reform Becomes Law www. holaexpat.com

he House and Senate has approved a significant overhaul of For joint filers it’s a similar the U.S. tax code. The three biggest components of the Tax story. The overall impact of Cuts and Jobs Act (from the perspective of U.S. expats) are: doubling standard deductions, but (1) doubling of standard deductions, which two-thirds of eliminating personal exemptions TAmerican households utilize on tax returns; (2) reduction of tax rates is a positive $3,200. in five of seven brackets; and (3) doubling of the child tax credit. This article analyzes these three components, as well as, summarize some of With respect to tax rates, the the other changes. changes are favorable across all brackets. However, very high income Doubling of Standard Deductions and Reduction in Tax Rates earners receive the most benefit Standard deductions will nearly double, but personal exemptions go (roughly speaking, households with away. For a single filer the standard deduction increases from $6,350 taxable income over $500K). to $12,000. The overall impact (accounting for personal exemptions) is $1,600, still a positive for those who use standard deductions. Families with dependents are negatively impacted by the elim- With respect to tax rates, the changes favor modest and very high ination of personal exemptions. income earners. Those in the upper middle class are hurt by the new That is because the increase in tax rates (roughly speaking, a single filer with taxable income from standard deduction does not offset $200K to $400K). the loss of personal exemption amounts, which can be significant depending on the size of the TAX BRACKETS FOR SINGLE FILERS household. However, the loss of personal exemptions needs to be CURRENT LAW FINAL PLAN considered in combination with 10% $0 - $9,325 10% $0 - $9,525 other factors (e.g., lower tax rates, 15% $9,326 - $37,950 12% $9,526 - $38,700 child tax credit) to assess the net 25% $37,951 - $91,900 22% $38,701 - $82,500 impact. 28% $91,901 - $191,650 24% $82,501 - $157,500 Child Tax Credit - A Big Plus 33% $191,651 - $416,700 32% $157,501 - $200,000 The child tax credit will 35% $416,701 - $418,400 35% $200,001 - $500,000 increase from $1,000 per child to 39.6% $418,401 or more 37% $500,001 or more $2,000 (refundable up to $1,400). Standard deduction: $6,350 Standard deduction: $12,000 Many U.S. expats currently take Personal exemption: $4,050 Personal exemption: Eliminated advantage of the child tax credit,

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77 Healthcare Mandate TAX BRACKETS FOR MARRIED TAXPAYERS FILING JOINTLY Starting 2019 the bill ends the individual mandate, a provision CURRENT LAW FINAL PLAN of Obamacare that triggers tax 10% $0 - $18,650 10% $0 - $19,050 penalties for individuals who do not 15% $18,651 - $75,900 12% $19,051 - $77.400 obtain health insurance coverage. 25% $75,901 - $153,100 22% $77,401 - $165,000 The individual mandate has been 28% $153,101 - $233,350 24% $165,101 - $315,000 a thorn for many modest-income 33% $233,351 - $416,700 32% $315,001- $400,000 families. According to the IRS, 35% $416,701 - $470,700 35% $400,001 - $600,000 nearly 80 percent of households 39.6% $470,701 or more 37% $600,001 or more that pay the penalty make less than $50K per year. This means modest- Standard deduction: $6,350 Standard deduction: $24,000 income families were stuck paying Personal exemption: $4,050 Personal exemption: Eliminated up to $2,085 for simply not being able to afford health insurance. and receive refunds without ever having paid taxes (i.e., free Fortunately, most US expats are money from the IRS). Subject to calculation, the refund exempt from the Obamacare maximum increases by $400 per child. penalty.

In addition, the phase-out starts at $400,000 (AGI) for Tax Reform – Who Benefits? married filing jointly. The current phase-out begins at $110,000, • Modest-income earners which means that higher-income earners will be able to benefit • Families with children from the child tax credit. • Married households • High income earners State and Local Tax Deduction (SALT) living in low tax states For taxpayers that itemize deductions, the bill caps the deduction for state and local taxes at $10,000. This is the reason that 12 Republicans in the House (mostly representing California, New York, and New Jersey) voted against the bill.

Estate Taxes The bill keeps the estate tax at 40 percent, but doubles the exemption levels (currently $5.5M for individuals and $11M for married couples). Clearly, this is a favorable change for ultra- wealthy Americans.

John Ohe is an IRS enrolled agent and chartered financial analyst, and a partner at Hola Expat, which specializes in preparing tax returns for U.S. expats. If you would like to submit a tax-related question, email: [email protected]. Disclaimer: The answers provided in this article are for general information, and should not be construed as personal tax advice. Tax laws and regulations change frequently, and their application can vary widely based on specific facts and circumstances. 78 travel

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