Guatemala

Comparison To Your Home Country

Guatemala	Grenada
Traditions: Guatemala’s tradition and culture is based heavily on the Mayan people and the Spanish that conquered them in the 16th century. Guatemalan people celebrate their culture and voice their tradition through music and festivals.	Traditions: Grenada shares a common Culture with many other islands in the Caribbean, including music, literature, greetings and salutations, food, and family structure. Grenada’s culture is influenced by the French and they celebrate through carnivals and loud music.
Sports/Athletes: The three most famous sports in Guatemala are soccer, baseball and kickboxing. Guatemala’s national sport is soccer and some famous athletes are Carlos El Pescado Ruiz who is famous for soccer, Kevin Cordon who is famous for badminton and finally Lester Martinez who is famous for boxing.	Sports/Athletes: The three most popular sports in Grenada are netball, cricket and soccer. The national sport is Soccer and cricket falls behind that, then netball. Some famous athletes are Devon Smith who is a cricketer that represents the west indies, Jason Roberts who is English former professional footballer, and finally Brenden Baston who was a defender for the famous football team called Arsenal.
Landmarks: Guatemala has many amazing landmarks like the Tikal National park and Semuc Champey which is a 300m natural limestone bridge that passes over the Cahabon river.	Landmarks: Grenada has many fascinating landmarks such as the underwater sculptures which consists of a 4 hour boat ride to the sculptures then a 15 minute scuba dive to the beautiful sculptures. Another great landmark is the Belmont Estate Grenada which is a famous chocolate factory that teaches you how to make their unique chocolate.
Holidays: Guatemala has countless celebrations and holidays such as Cobán Folkloric Festival, Semana Santa, and Day of the Dead Kite Festival. Cobán Folkloric Festival is a festival that is held on the last Saturday of July and is known locally as Rabin Ajau. It is held annually and celebrates the culture of the Kekchis Aboriginals. The festival is truly a site for people attending as locals dance to traditional dances dressed in colorful costumes, retelling Mayan history.	Holidays: Grenada does not have many holidays but the most special holidays in Grenada are Carnival (first day) and Carnival (second day). Carnival all together is a way Grenada expresses their Caribbean culture and the carnival is always packed with energy, colors, and activities.
Music/Art: Guatemala has a very unique music mix which consists of Mayan, Spanish and African music all together. Guatemalan music is vibrant and soulful with every word having deep meaning. Guatemalan art is bright and full of colors which is usually done on a canvas. Their art shows their background and where Guatemala came from.	Music/Art: Grenada has many types of music like Soca, Calypso and Reggae. Soca music is the most popular music for its upbeat and exciting lyrics and sound causing people to wave their hands and jump. Grenada is known for it’s famous artist such as Trueman Macdonald and their art is usually of their surroundings like the beach or a nutmeg tree.

Core Competency Reflection

1- I can understand and share information about a topic of interest in a clear, organized way. I chose this competency because I feel like while forming my paragraphs I could truly understand information and put in into my own words.

2- I can show a sense of accomplishment and joy. I take pride in my work and myself. I chose this competency because working on this project took many hours so I kind of connect with this competency because after finishing I was so happy of my work.

3- I can appreciate diverse perspectives on issues and can resolve problems respectfully and effectively. This competency is basically saying that you can sit and listen to someone’s opinion/perspective no matter what it is and work things out without ignoring what they had to say.

4- I can represent my learning and tell how it connects to my experiences. This competency is saying that you can present your learning and connect it to your experiences at the same time. For example, If I went to the aquarium and saw a fish while 4 fins and examined it then later on I end up having to do a fish project for school, I can then use my experience with the fish I saw to help support my learning.

My Goal

I can identify my strengths and identify my potential. I am working on this goal because it can majorly increase my confidence in things I am strong in. I will achieve this goal by exceeding in things I am strong in and making sure I work my hardest.