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Lección 8

PANORAMA: Guatemala

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Search the Internet to find out about some aspects of Guatemalan culture and nature.

Algunas palabras clave
Antigua Guatemala Holy Week
Antigua Guatemala Holy Week carpets
costume Guatemala
Guatemalan indigenous costume
Holy Week Guatemala
Mayan textiles
Mayan textiles parts of clothing
National Parks Guatemala
quetzal
quetzal cultura
quetzal Mayan
quetzal symbol
Río Dulce National Park
textiles cinta

  1. a) What are the main differences between the male and the female quetzal? b) Name two objects that were precious to the Mayans.



  2. In what part(s) of Guatemala do people commonly wear indigenous costumes? Describe these items of women’s clothing: cinta, huipil, corte, faja.



  3. Describe the famous alfombras on display in Antigua, Guatemala, during Holy Week. What are they made of? What are they used for?



  4. Visit the Río Dulce National Park. What are three of the animals you are likely to see there? When is the rainy season? What are some of the ecological problems facing the park? On a 0 to 10 scale, how would you rate this place? Provide at least three pieces of information and/or details to support your rating.


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