I hope that children, youth, and the rest of the population will join in so that the language doesn't disappear.” ...

Tikal was the capital of a great Maya city-state, one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. Today Tikal is a site of expansive Mayan ruins deep in the jungle, in the rainforests of ...

Discover the vibrant landscapes and cultural treasures of Guatemala in stunning 4K resolution. From ancient Mayan ruins and colorful colonial towns to lush jungles, volcanoes, and hidden lakes, this ...

They all showed off their talents at this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The theme: How youth keep cultural traditions ...

Organizers of the annual Festival Chapín Los Angeles for the region’s Guatemalan community announced Tuesday that they have ...

A lot of people had never seen a doctor before, and some were in their 50s or 60s,” junior Mia Berg said. “They were incredibly grateful.” ...

Organizers of the annual Festival Chapín Los Angeles announced Tuesday they have postponed the event due to concerns over ...

Research led by the University of Arizona Health Sciences found a potential link between growth problems among infants and ...

The recent arrests of two Maya leaders is emblematic of increasing criminalization of Indigenous peoples by the Guatemalan ...

Organizers of the annual Festival Chapín Los Angeles announced Tuesday they have postponed the event due to concerns over recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the region. Hosted by ...

Returning to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival for the third time, Ubaldo Sánchez and Guate-Maya DC are a local artistic group with roots in Guatemala Maya Mam communities. Originally from Concepción ...