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The phrase resonated to me because it captures the feeling of balancing several cultural identities. As a Mexican American, I frequently experience a similar sense of being caught between my heritage's traditions and expectations and the realities of American life. This part speaks to my personal experiences with language, identity, and community.

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" 'Where in Mexico is Guatemala?' The question hangs in the air,waiting,For an answer that lies beyond our grasp.How do you tell them where Guatemala is?"

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" 'Where in Mexico is Guatemala?' The question hangs in the air,waiting,For an answer that lies beyond our grasp.How do you tell them where Guatemala is?"

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I chose this quote because it reminds me of how when people ask me where Samoa is or when I tell people I am Samoan, they say "so Hawaiian" which two completely different things and places. So I chose this photo, a picture a Samoa it is the most beautiful place in the World in my opinion with the clearest waters and the nicest/most intimidating people. But I really liked this quote because i love explaining where or what Samoa is, but I also always get the Hawaiian comments.

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"quiero dar a conocer a otras personas la realidad en que vivimos"

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"quiero dar a conocer a otras personas la realidad en que vivimos"

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This quote stood out to me because it brings up so much importance that is never really being talked about for example people never talk about the struggles they face to get to where they want to be in life. Now here it is more about spreading and learning about the struggles people face in Guatemala. People never see the things you went through to get where you want to be in life they just see where you got in life. In my opinion I think people should be very well informed and very opened minded before judging someone else especially where they came from and what they phased.

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"Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook. " Patrick Mullen-Coyoy

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"Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook. " Patrick Mullen-Coyoy

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I chose this quote because I felt it showed the importance of the voice of the people. Since the sociologist-anthropologist-tourists are always going to view their country in a different way then they do. The people of Guatemala are going to see their country as their home and in a way that the people that come to visit their country like sociologist-anthropologist-tourists wont be able to see it in the same light as them. Their home isn't seen as the next tourist destination place like many of the people that visit their country,it is seen in a special light that only they would be able to understand. I chose the photo because it showed a group of Guatemalan people protesting which emphasizes the message of the importance of the voice of the people.

-Aimee

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How do you tell them where Guatemala is? How can you give them a sense of a place, a feeling- a memory- that even you barely know?

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How do you tell them where Guatemala is? How can you give them a sense of a place, a feeling- a memory- that even you barely know?

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These line show how sometimes is hard it is to explain what a place truly is, in this case Guatemala. For many people a place is more than just a location on a map, it has memories, feelings and experiences.

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"The land up there belonged to the government and you had to get permission to settle there"

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"The land up there belonged to the government and you had to get permission to settle there"

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This quote in particular stood out to me because it tells us the reader with no pull backs that the government had power over the people. This quote shines a light on a major issue of the government having to much power and shows how it is difficult for migrants to settle without permission.

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This has a feeling of having an identity crisis, in the sense of being part of communities, perhaps a mix of the two, yet neither side would accept who you are. Many people can feel that way. As a Mexican-American, there are times I've been told I'm not Mexican because of x,y, and z. It's a feeling of being lost in where your identity lands. This describes Guatemala, the battle between being Latino enough or being K'iche' enough. While I'm sure it's not quite simple, this may be speaking on the mix of policies in Guatemala, some policies may not benefit everybody living there.

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“It's conversations over dinner about family/Virtues, views, and values/Not qutie Ladino/Not quite K´iche´/Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist /Can easily catalogue in their guidebook.”

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“It's conversations over dinner about family/Virtues, views, and values/Not qutie Ladino/Not quite K´iche´/Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist /Can easily catalogue in their guidebook.”

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This quote stood out to me because it emphasizes the fact that people are a significant part of the culture. You can summarize a place's history, see its beautiful sights, and study it under a microscope, but you will never understand it as intimately as the people that live there. Culture is more than just what you can research, it's the way people live, interact, and work with one another. A family dinner table has the ability capture the essence of a country better than any academic essay could ever hope, because those are the people eating their food, discussing their values, sharing their views, and shaping their children according to the world they live in.

Monserrat Aguilar

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“The land up there belonged to the government and you had to get permission to settle there.”

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“The land up there belonged to the government and you had to get permission to settle there.”

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I chose this quote because it is a simple definition of how individuals can’t settle freely in a land without the approval of the government. It’s sort of shining a light on restrictions of migration that may happen in Latin America today. It highlights the issues of displacement and colonization as well.

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It's conversations over dinner about family Virtues, views, and values Not qutie Ladino Not quite K´iche´ Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook.

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It's conversations over dinner about family Virtues, views, and values Not qutie Ladino Not quite K´iche´ Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook.

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This quote stood out to me because when tourist visit Guatemala they visit touristy locations. Tourist think of the beautiful locations of Guatemala to visit as in Antigua. The sociologist-anthropologist-tourist don't capture the family side of Guatemala about the family dinners and the values they share and their culture. Guatemala is filled with united families that gather together after a long day to enjoy each others presence. Family is an important aspect to them.

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The United Fruit Company reserved for itself the most juicy piece, the central coast of my world, the delicate waist of America.

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The United Fruit Company reserved for itself the most juicy piece, the central coast of my world, the delicate waist of America.

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I chose this section because it highlights the greed and exploitation of American corporations over Latin American countries, which are portrayed as struggling and vulnerable. The phrase 'delicate waist of America' emphasizes the fragility of Central America, while calling it 'the most juicy piece' reflects how corporations saw the region as rich in resources yet easy to exploit due to poverty. This section highlights the greed of these American corporations and their oppression, lacking remorse towards the people.

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"Quiero dar a conocer a otras personas la realidad en que vivimos." (I want to make known to other people the reality in which we live.)

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"Quiero dar a conocer a otras personas la realidad en que vivimos." (I want to make known to other people the reality in which we live.)

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This quote stood out to me because it talks the importance of learning about the struggles the people face in Guatemala. Since the issues aren't talked much, people don't realize the reality and harshness those people are going through. It suggests that people can be more aware, informed and open minded about the situation. It also highlighs how storytelling can be powerful and make a difference if people can spread the word and understand what is happening to not just guatemala, but the world.

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"Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook.  (Patrick Mullen Coyoy)

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"Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook.  (Patrick Mullen Coyoy)

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I chose this quote because it shows that being in the Guatemala yourself is a better experience than reading about it. It shows that seeing how beautiful Guatemala is and seeing how vibrant it is and how the air smells is better than reading on it from a professional tourist.

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I decided to pick this picture and quote because as a daughter of a Guatemalan my mother often tells me stories but never really knows how to explain and describe to me so i can have a sense of where she grew up. As my mother migrated to the US she remembers what she grew up but she often forgets of things meaning she spent more time in the US than in Guatemala. This picture makes me have memories of the typical souvenirs  my family brings to show me the culture and so i can imagine what’s its like but again its not the same living it.

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“How can you give them a sense of a place, a feeling a memory, really-that even you barely know?“

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“How can you give them a sense of a place, a feeling a memory, really-that even you barely know?“

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Guatemalan Souvenirs

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Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist 
Can easily catalogue in their guidebook. 

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Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist 
Can easily catalogue in their guidebook. 

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I chose this sentence because the attractions which each place holds cannot be told or explained easily. Many other people, such as sociologists or anthropologists as the poem mentions, obviously try to outgo the charms, but there must be something special that only local people can know and experience. My prefecture is not for tourists because it is next to the big capital and it is just a commuter town. There is a comedy movie that makes my prefecture a joke for nothing. However, in my experience, that is a component that makes my local area special! I love my area, but I cannot tell the attractions well because those are what I have actually experienced for a long time. Everyone should have thoughts similar to mine.

This picture reflects my local area well. You might not have any idea what is special in the picture, but it reminds me of many memories because I had been in a town for a long time, like this picture.

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What is Guatemala. "It's conversations over dinner about familyVirtues, views, and valuesNot qutie LadinoNot quite K´iche´Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook."

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What is Guatemala. "It's conversations over dinner about familyVirtues, views, and valuesNot qutie LadinoNot quite K´iche´Not something the sociologist-anthropologist-tourist Can easily catalogue in their guidebook."

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I chose this quote because when most people think of Guatemala they think of the beautiful places they can visit and the fantastic sites they can capture in pictures. This quote reminds me that the people of Guatemala are family-oriented people who are loving to their families. They believe in eating together as a family while discussing the day's events with their children. They are close-knit communities who treasure family time.

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What is Guatemala? 
It 's mixtas, it' s rellenitos, it 's shecas.It’s tiendas selling típica andHastily-painted souvenirsThat you´ll treasure for the next decade.

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What is Guatemala? 
It 's mixtas, it' s rellenitos, it 's shecas.It’s tiendas selling típica andHastily-painted souvenirsThat you´ll treasure for the next decade.

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I chose a picture of Mexico because as I read the description of Guatemala, I could picture that I would describe Mexico, which is where my family comes from. For example, the way I would describe Mexico is, Puestos de Tacos en todas las esquina, El tianguis en donde encuentras chacharas y comida, donde compro tepache. Mexico, donde esta el rancho y los bailes.