Cakchiquel Maya of San Antonio PalopÓ

Synopsis: The Mayan Indians of the village of San Antonio Palopó on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala live in much the same way as their 16th-century Mayan ancestors. Yet, with economic development, things are changing quickly and there is the possibility that centuries of customary behaviour and thought may be gone in a generation or two. Some of the Indians are enthusiastically embracing the outside world, but others are turning to witchcraft in an attempt to drive the outsiders away.
Series: Disappearing World, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Sale; 2005 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on ITV 7/8/91.
Subjects: Anthropology; Development studies
Keywords: Guatemala; Maya

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