Fiesta Santo Tomas in Guatemala
When & Where The Fiesta Santo Tomas is a South American festival which usually takes place during the third week of December in the town of Chicchicastenango (Also know as Chichi) in Guatemala: the festival lasts a week and ends on Saint Tomas day which is 21st December. What to expect This Latin America festival has parades, traditional dances an scores of fireworks displays. The highlight of this festival is when locals scale a 100ft pole tied at the hands or ankles with a rope (to the pole). This occurs near Iglesia De Santo Tomas. This pole dance or Palo Volador as locals call it is death defying as many locals don't tie the rope to their body. Getting there Book a flight into Guatemala airport here then try to take a train to Chichi (it's about 70kms away) here Chichi Santo Tomas FiestaWhere to stay Book your accommodation for Fiesta de Santo Tomas well in advance as it's a small town. There's quality hotels or cheap accommodation in Chichi available in advance here. History Of Santo Tomas in ChichiHistory This religous festival is a mix between Mayan and Christian beliefs. The Mayans welcome winter and it's legendary Christmas messenger: Olentzero. It also coincides with Saint Tomas’s (Santo Tomas) Day on the 21st of December.Did you like this article ? OK here's some more South American Festivals :Washing the Bonfim, Buenos Aires Tango Fest, Brasils Carnaval, Phujllay , Semana Santa, Bolivias Carnival , Inti Raymi & Cinco De Mayoor show me even more More South American Festivals….
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