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Saturday, March 31
Salsa Evening Supports Guatemalan Human Rights Organisation
by
Patrick
on Sat 31 Mar 2007 01:28 AM BST
This salsa evening Saturday 5th May at 8pm in Theatr Clwyd organised by the Clwyd Latin America Human Rights Group is to raise funds for the Movimiento Nacional por los Derechos Humanos (MNDH) in Guatemala. In February the MNDH suffered a number of intimidations reported by Amnesty International, including a break in at their offices (picture below). If you`re interested in finding out more information about this fundraiser event, you can phone 01352 740 642 or 01244 531 702.
Tuesday, March 20
Upcoming events at Guatemalan Maya Centre in 2007 - London
by
Patrick
on Tue 20 Mar 2007 01:47 AM GMT
We've just received news of the upcoming events at the Guatemalan Maya Centre here in London (thanks Jamie!):
SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS 2007 ONGOING EXHIBITION: CHICHICASTENAGO: LIFE & DRESS: A selection of daily and ceremonial textiles from the Quiché Maya town of Chichicastenango (until end of April*) Guatemala. The display includes both antique and contemporary textiles Thursday 22nd March 19:00 – 20:00 FILM: CODE OF THE MAYA KINGS: A National Geographic funded video documentary examining how it took more than a century to unlock the secrets of the ancient Maya. Includes material on the life and work of reknowned Mayanist Tatiana Proskouriakoff. (Produced & directed by Graham Townsley & Ann Carroll). Saturday 19th May 10:00 – 18:00 NEW EXHIBITION: TODOS SANTOS & THE TIERRA FRIA: CHANGING TRADITIONS IN HUEHUETENANGO. An exhibition bringing together a selection of textiles from the Mam, Chuj and Q'anjobal and communities of the northwestern highlands, depicting scenes of daily and ceremonial life. Thursday 7th June 18:30 – 20:00 LECTURE (& FILM): SHAMANS, WITCHES & MAYA PRIESTS. With the publication of her book of the same title, Krystyna Deuss presents an illustrated lecture on native religion and ritual in highland. Organised as a part of the Native Spirit Festival, this event will be preceded by a short (18 minute) film, Atltzatzilistli/ Praying for Water, by an indigenous Mexican filmmaker. This event will take place at the Instituto Cervantes, 102 Eaton Square, London SW1W. Tuesday 17th July 19:00 – 20:00 TEXTILE STUDY EVENING: GUATEMALAN MAYA COSTUME. An informal look at the current textile exhibition: Todos Santos & The Tierra Fria, and hands on discussion of a selection of Maya textiles with Jamie Marshall, Curator of the Centre's textile collection. OPEN: Tuesday & Thursday 14:00 - 18:00; Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 *CLOSED: In January, August and either side of Easter (April 3rd–24th inclusive) Nearest Underground: Fulham Broadway (District Line) Entrance to the exhibition galleries and craft shop is FREE. Use of reference library, videos & textiles: £5 annual membership Unless otherwise stated all events are at the Guatemalan Maya Centre A suggested £1 donation towards the cost of purchasing new videos is requested at video showings; admission to Centre talks / lectures: £2 For more information visit our website: http://www.maya.org.uk. Please contact us in September for an Autumn & Winter Events Sheet at 94 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London SW6 2TF Tel/Fax: 020 7371 5291 Monday, March 12
Events For International Women's Day And Beyond
by
Patrick
on Mon 12 Mar 2007 02:04 AM GMT
 Photo: Stardusttravel This photo is thanks to Cristen. The women involved were from the various schools in the town of Livingston, Guatemala. They marched in a parade through town with handmade posters, gathered in the park and listened to various speakers, and participated in performances for the people watching. It was part of many marches organised around Guatemala for International Women's Day on 8th March. Many were specifically part of the campaign against violence against women in Guatemala. The day was celebrated by Central America Women's Network (CAWN) amongst others who recently had a speaker from Guatemala here in the UK. We've heard that Amnesty International is planning a series of events as part of the culmination of the campaign against violence against women in early May (probably 1st-13th). We'll be able to confirm this and give more details about the events themselves which should involve a speaker from Guatemala soon. |
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