The Barriletes de Guatemala: The History, Meaning, and Art Behind Guatemala’s Giant Kites
Updated for 2026. Guatemala’s giant kite festivals take place every year on November 1st, during All Saints Day and Day of the Dead traditions. In 2026, the barriletes gigantes festivals in Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez will fall on Sunday, November 1, 2026. When you think about Guatemala’s Day of the Dead celebrations, there is nothing … Read more

