{"id":13923,"date":"2023-11-22T10:46:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T10:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/zh-hant\/?p=13923"},"modified":"2023-11-22T10:46:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T10:46:50","slug":"min-on-music-journey-no-80-republic-of-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/zh-hant\/13923\/min-on-music-journey-no-80-republic-of-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Min-On Music Journey No. 80: Republic of Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Min-On\u2019s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala<!--more--> in Japan welcome you to Guatemala, located in the northern part of Central America.<\/p>\n<table width=\"652\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"652\"><strong>Travel guide for Guatemala:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u30fbExplore the capital of Guatemala City<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbJoin the most beautiful cultural expression in the world, Semana Santa!<\/p>\n<p>\u30fbExperience the culture of Mayan civilization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala is blessed with beautiful oceans and lush nature, and is known for its mild and comfortable climate throughout the year. The Mayan civilization flourished in Guatemala for about 2,500 years from around 1000 CBE, and the culture of that time period can still be seen in the lives of Guatemalan people today.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala3-copy-1024x425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin our journey with a performance of the marimba, the national instrument of Guatemala. Please enjoy \u201cAve Lira\u201d performed by the Alfonso Bautista Marimba Ensemble from the 2008 Min-On Concert \u201cViva! Centro America.\u201d Enjoy the staggering technique shown using the high notes of the Marimba called piccolo.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LavLZeKn5rY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"\u3010Min-On Music Journey\u3011&quot;Ave Lira&quot; | Viva! Centro America | Nara\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guatemala City, the capital city where it\u2019s always spring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guatemala City, located on an inland plateau, has one of the mildest climates in the country and is known as the &#8220;land of an everlasting spring.\u201d Guatemala City is one of the largest cities in Central America, with an estimated three million residents, and it\u2019s the political and economic center of Guatemala.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city has many valuable and noteworthy sites such as the National Palace of Culture, considered a masterpiece of Guatemalan architecture that was once used as the presidential palace, and the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, where many valuable Mayan artifacts are on display. The city is also home to amusement and commercial facilities such as La Aurora Zoo, one of the largest zoo in Latin America, Mundo Petapa, an amusement park which opened in 1976, and the Oakland Mall, home to many high-brand stores and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala6-copy-1024x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"310\" \/><em>La Aurora Zoo (left) and Mundo Petapa (right)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala8-copy-1024x276.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"276\" \/><em>The National Palace of Culture (left) and The Oakland Mall (right)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Antigua, an ancient city with colorful streets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Antigua is an ancient city, and its entirety is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The city still retains strong vestiges of its days as a prosperous capital of a Spanish colony, and its cobblestone streets, colonial-style buildings and vibrant cityscape are picturesque no matter where you take a snapshot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala10-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Semana Santa (Holy Week), which precedes Easter, is very popular in Antigua and it attracts many international visitors. Similar events are widely celebrated in countries of Spanish culture, but Antigua&#8217;s Semana Santa has been called the most beautiful in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The most eye-catching feature are the beautiful carpets called <em>alfombras<\/em> that cover the paths that portable shrines carrying statues of Christ and Mary travel upon. Citizens compete to make these carpets, which are made of materials including fruit, wood chips and flowers, filling the streets with colorful and diverse designs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala11-copy-1024x311.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"311\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next, please see the song &#8220;Tajumulco&#8221; below from the Min-On performance &#8220;Viva! Centro America,&#8221; as performed by the Alfonso Bautista Marimba Ensemble.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xcdPtTyzc54?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"\u3010Min-On Music Journey\u3011&quot;Tajumulco&quot; | Viva! Centro America | Nara\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mayan civilization and culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mayan civilization is characterized by the fact that it was not influenced by the old continent, and built its civilization using only stone tools. As a result, Mayan civilization evolved independently in areas including education, construction and agriculture, including a number of incredible aspects starkly different from any other civilizations.<\/p>\n<p>On our journey, let\u2019s visit some famous spots where you can experience fascinating Mayan civilization first hand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala13-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake Atitlan and surrounding villages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More than 20 Mayan villages are clustered around Lake Atitlan, a huge caldera lake located about three hours by bus from Antigua. Each village has unique characteristics, but one common cultural item with great significance is the <em>huipil<\/em>, a piece of traditional Guatemalan clothing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala14-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Mayan civilization, there were five different colors corresponding to the five directions of: east, west, south, north and center. Colorful Guatemalan textiles are sometimes referred to as the Guatemalan rainbow. The colors and designs of huipil also have diverse characteristics depending on the village, with diverse styles including patterns made with more muted colors, patterns that depict birds and flowers, and geometric patterns.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala15-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tikal National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tikal National Park includes ruins from Mayan civilization, including the Tikal Ruins and the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, and is registered as a World Heritage Site. Considered the largest city ruins of Mayan civilization, with more than 3,000 structures and diverse ecosystems, Tikal National Park is of great cultural value to the world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala16-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guatemalan musical culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The marimba, introduced through a performance at the beginning of our journey, is an important instrument in Guatemala that is almost ubiquitously played at festivals, celebrations and other events. It is also played in the streets, and its lively tones can be heard throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>The marimba doble (two-tier marimba), invented in Guatemala, has since been adopted as the official marimba here, and is used in classical music and other music scenes around the world. While the most common global practice is for one person to play a single marimba, in Guatemala, the traditional style is for several people to play together.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Guatemala&#8217;s largest marimba has a range of 11 octaves, more than that of a piano, and can be played by up to seven players.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala17-copy-2-1024x306.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<table width=\"642\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"642\"><strong>Music Journey Editorial Team Choice Artist: Ricardo Arjona<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our featured artist today is Ricardo Arjona, a singer-songwriter from Guatemala. He is considered one of the most successful artists in Latin America, with numerous awards to his credit, including Grammy Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards. We\u2019ve featured his song &#8220;Fuiste t\u00fa&#8221; below, a collaboration with artist Gaby Moreno, also from Guatemala. Please enjoy the beautiful video below, shot in Guatemala.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I9cCPQVPv8o?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"Ricardo Arjona - Fuiste t\u00fa feat. Gaby Moreno (Video Oficial)\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musicians recommended by the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala in Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In closing, we would like to introduce musicians recommended by the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala in Japan.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> BASTABA UNA MIRADA \u2015STEPHANIE ZELAYA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vM2-V79rmi0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"Stephanie Zelaya - Bastaba Una Mirada (Video Oficial)\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> FRONTERAS \u2015GABY MORENO<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MtUFAhtjcCo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"Fronteras\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> \u00bfDE QUE SIRVE QUERER? \u2015 MALACATES TREBOL SHOP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Iyo1onFgtJY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen title=\"De que sirve querer - Malacates Trebol Shop\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What did you think of your music journey to Guatemala? There are still many more places to go! Please look forward to our next destination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Guatemala19-copy-1024x794.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"794\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Produced in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala in Japan, who also provided photos.)<\/p>\n<p>Min-On Concert Association<\/p>\n<p>\uff0dMusic Binds Our Hearts\uff0d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Min-On\u2019s Music Journey! 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