The first of November in Guatemala is celebrated as the day of the dead.
The major attraction of the day however is the huge kites.
It is a three-thousand-year-old custom developed from a mixture of local religious practices and Christianity.
These kites are designed in a circular shape and usually with a religious or folkloric theme.
They are also gigantic some 24 to 30 meters across.
There is also a prize for the best design.
Photos: Santiago Billy
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