the famous native market of Chichicastenango is held every Thursday and Sunday
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Chichicastenango
The women of "Chichi" wear an intricate and colorful Most people who come to Guatemala visit Chichicastenango. Every Thursday and Sunday is market day in "Chichi". Thousands of Quiche Mayans come to town to buy and sell. This market is said to be the largest native market in North America. 
Taking firewood to the market. Vans of international travelers visit Chichi on market day. I must say it's a bit weird to hear German, French, Italian, English, Spanish and Quiche spoken around you at the same time. Stranger still, walk two meters off the main tourists areas and only Quiche is heard. |
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An old photo of a woman from Chichi grinding corn for tortillas. 
Coming home from school. |
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 The photo above was taken last week from about the same place as the photo on the right, taken in 1960. The woman above is burning incense. Both photos were taken from the chapel across the plaza from the main church. Concidering how much the world has changed since 1960, it's amazing how unchanged Chichi is. There are more people now and plastic keeps vendors dry and out of the sun, but Quiche is commonly spoken and native dress predominantly worn. |
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