A brief history of Guatemala is presented. The descendents of the Mayan Indians are shown on the shores of Lake Atillan, living a life that is largely based on ancient tradition. They work for six days on Chichicastenango to sell their goods and workshop their old Mayan gods on the steps on the church. Scenes are included of the modern city of Guatemala and the luxurious resorts set among the ruins of the past. The fondness of the people for music and traditional dancing is shown.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323125
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Guatemala
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of South America
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South America - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → South America - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)