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Chapel Hill, NC, United States<\/p>\n
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Weekly markets are an essential part of life in the closely knit, rural communities of highland\u00a0Guatemala<\/strong>. The market drives the local economy with the help of traders, farmers, vendors, and buyers. Only holidays play a more important social and cultural role in the community.<\/p>\n The market is an opportunity for people to visit their neighbors and to catch up on the latest news. Market day is also a feast for the senses, with beautiful hand-woven fabrics, colorful homegrown flowers, and delicious local fruit.<\/p>\n The market in\u00a0Chichicastenango, also known locally as “Chichi,” is the oldest and most famous in Guatemala. It is held every Thursday and Sunday. Vendors arrive the day before to start assembling their stalls on the main square and surrounding streets, continuing all night amid the cacophony of exploding fireworks and firecrackers.<\/p>\n Market Maze<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n While the market may seem haphazard to those who visit for the first time, it is actually carefully organized, with merchants displaying their products in specific areas. For example, food is sold in the central part of the square, while on the side streets you\u2019ll find textiles such as hand-embroidered blankets, quilts, and beautiful\u00a0huipiles<\/em>\u00a0(a traditional blouse worn by Indigenous women with brilliantly colored patterns and decoration).<\/p>\n Bargaining<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to purchase something in Chichi, you must negotiate the price with the seller, who will show you respect by not providing too low a beginning amount. For example, a huipil can cost GTQ 300 (quetzales). If you offer the seller GTQ 150.00 and then continue to bargain, you may end up buying a huipil for GTQ 200.00. Both you and the seller will be satisfied with that price.<\/p>\n Central Church<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The center of the Chichi market is the 400-year-old church called the\u00a0Iglesia de Santo Tom\u00e1s. Inside the building, the smell of incense joins with the scent of flowers sold outside to produce a fragrance that enchants the soul. Within this peaceful sanctuary you can rest from the commotion of the market and gather strength for the next bit of shopping. Who knows what treasures await?<\/p>\n Have a change to suggest for this story? We\u2019d love for you to\u00a0submit it<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MG_7001.png” alt=”stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka” title_text=”_MG_7001″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mathkind.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MG_6995.jpg” alt=”Stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka” title_text=”_MG_6995″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Blank” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”display: none; ” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blank<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Math Resources” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Social Justice Questions” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Explore Further” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Share Your Story” open_toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#0a1766″ toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n\n
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