Maize, Tortillas, and Tamales
For Rigoberta’s Maya-Quiché community, the maize cereal plant (and its associated food products, such as tortillas and tamales) represent their culture’s reverence for all living things. Maize lies at the center of the…
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Maya-Quiché Clothing
For Rigoberta’s Indigenous Maya-Quiché community, clothing does not simply serve the practical purpose of keeping warm. Rather, it has a symbolic function: honoring one’s ancestors, respecting tradition, and staying true to oneself. As Rigoberta’s…
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