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  2. Baile de la Conquista - Wikipedia

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    The Baile de la Conquista is not unique to Guatemala; variations of the dance have been performed throughout Latin America with differences based on local folklore. The one constant in all forms of the dance is the resolution, a religious conversion of the native or "pagan" population. Surviving dances outside of Guatemala are usually performed ...

  3. Mayan Deer Dance - Wikipedia

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    The Guatemalan Traditional Mayan Deer Dance, also known as "Baile de Venado" in Spanish, is a traditional dance performed by the indigenous Mayan people of Guatemala.The dance is often performed during important cultural and religious celebrations and ceremonies, accompanied by traditional music played on instruments such as marimbas, maracas, drums, and flutes.

  4. Punta - Wikipedia

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    Punta is an Afro-indigenous dance and cultural music of the Belizean, Guatemalan, Honduran and Nicaraguan Garífuna people, originating from the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (also known as Yurumei). It has African and Arawak elements which are also the characteristics of the Garífuna language.

  5. Deer dance (folk dance) - Wikipedia

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    Main page; Contents; Current events; ... A deer dance is any of the world's folk dances ... The Mayan Deer Dance is an important part of the culture of Guatemala ...

  6. Maya dance - Wikipedia

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    Dance from pre-Columbian Maya culture still exists in various altered forms today. However, dancing in the ancient world carried a much deeper significance in their sophisticated culture. Records of these dances have come to light through various murals , codices, and especially the Spaniards who first recorded their observations.

  7. Rabin Ajaw - Wikipedia

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    Rabin Ajaw also known as Rabin Ajau or Rab'in Ajaw, is an annual indigenous Mayan festival held in the Verapaces area of Guatemala, with the focus being in the city of Cobán. It is celebrated on the last Saturday of July. It is considered the largest and most important Mayan festival.

  8. Music of Guatemala - Wikipedia

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    Main menu. Main menu. ... while a sizable amount of new dance pieces was newly composed for the marimba by such composers and marimba players as Domingo Bethancourt ...

  9. List of national dances - Wikipedia

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    Main menu. Main menu. move to sidebar hide. ... This is a list of national dances. This may be a formal or informal designation. ... Guatemala: Baile de la Conquista ...