Guatema la Maya beach English for Communicatio Chalisa Petchlerksakul Section 1 ID 55030066
May 17, 2015
GuatemalaMaya beach
English for CommunicationChalisa PetchlerksakulSection 1 ID 55030066
Overview
Lake Atitlan
• Maya Period• Spanish DominationHistory
• Map• Seasons & ClimateGeography
• Clothing• Music and DanceCulture
• 5 Interesting PlacesPlaces to
Visit
Cuisine • Meals• Desserts
History of Guatemala
Maya Period
• The Mayan civilization was centered in Guatemala
• Proven from the many artifacts and sites excavated
• Dated as early as 3rd – 10th century A.D.
The centre of the Maya Indian civilization
Spanish Domination
• The Spanish forces led by Pedro de Alvarado subjugated Guatemala.
• 3 centuries later, Guatemala was released
• Declared its independence on September 15, 1821.
Graphic portrayal of discrimination against the Maya under Spanish rule
• At the same time, Mexican ruler integrated Guatemala into his empire.
• Free again by 1823. • Guatemala and others formed the United
Provinces of Central America.
Maya imagery of the conflict between Spanish and native peoples
A land located between two oceans.
Peace and purity
The date of Central America's independence from Spain.
Geography
Map
Seasons
• Winter, or the rainy season, lasts from May to October.
• Summer, or the dry season between November and April.
• the coolest nighttime temperatures occur in December and January.
Winter or Rainy season
Summer or Dry season
Climate
• Tropical, hot• Humid in lowlands• Cooler in highlands
Culture of Guatemala
Clothing
A Huipil is generally woven by hand on a back strap loom.
The Mayan blouse is called a Huipil
Skirts or Cortes are generally woven on a foot-powered, treadle loom and are usually woven by men.
Music and Dance
• The most popular type of music is called the marimba music.
• Using a musical instrument called a marimba.
Cuisine
Guatemala breakfasts
Meat stews (caldos)and soups (sopas)Popular dishes
Nachos
TamalesEnchiladas
Guatemala Desserts
Tres Leches CakeA cake soaked in three kinds
of milk
FlanA wobbly, golden-colored caramel
custard.
Places to Visit
The top of Volcan Santa Maria
Lake AtitlanStunning exhibition of natural splendor
Santa Catalina ArchOnce the capitol city of Guatemala
MonterricoThe beaten path of Pacific coastal Guatemala
LivingstonGuatemala’s gems tucked away on the Caribbean coast
Chichicastenango MarketThe shopping destination of Guatemala
Summary
• Exciting histories• Country in Central America• Wonderful seasons• Interesting cultures• Beautiful places
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