One of my favorite qualities of Guatemalans is their unabashed appreciation for fireworks — fireworks at Easter, fireworks for the opening of the new road in town, fireworks used specially to shoot at more fireworks from the other side of the road. Coming from New Jersey, where fireworks are r[...]
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Day in the Life: Fuegos Artificiales
Most people enjoy fireworks. Not only are they a great example of light traveling faster than sound but they also symbolize fiestas. However, the fuegos artificiales in Cusco are a little different. Rather than being used to signify the beginning of a party, they are instead used to disrupt sleeping[...]
