We are participating in an "International day" on Saturday. We picked Guatemala because we sponsor a little boy from there. Here are thirteen things we've learned about Guatemala...
1. Guatemala is the most populated country in Central America.
2. Most of the ancient Mayan civilization was in Guatemala.
3. Guatemala's currency is named after their national bird the quetzal.
4. During Holy Week Guatemalans make elaborate rugs out of colored sawdust and lay them on the ground, an Easter procession then walks over them.
5. It is a republic, their president is Alvaro Colom Caballeros.
6. 95% of Guatemalans are Christian-- 75% Roman Catholic and 20% Protestant.
7. Guatemala means "the land of trees" in the Mayan Toltec language.
8. Guatemala was a Spanish colony for almost 300 years.
9. The official language of Guatemala is Spanish.
10. Soccer is a popular sport in Guatemala, Milton the little boy we sponsor likes soccer.
11. The national flag has a blue stripe on both sides to symbolize the country being between two oceans.
12. Chicken in pineapple (pollo en pina) is a popular Guatemalan dish.
13. Handwoven items are popular in Guatemala and all of Central America.
To participate in Thursday Thirteen go here.
5 comments:
Great job-you know I am all about trivia stuff! Love the new picture too-very springy!
Dick has been on a mission trip to Guatemala. I have a bag and a baby dress from there. Do you need it for your display? I might be coming and I could bring it.
Great job! I love it. We just finished our display yesterday. I'm torn between posting pics now or waiting until after ID. Hannah doesn't want me to post yet so I guess that makes up my mind for me.
wow Julie that looks great. You guys did a great job!!!
good job guys! wish we could have been there!
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