Zacualpa
Guatemala
Child
Zacualpa is a small but busy village in a mountain valley. The village is inhabited by both Quiché Indians and Ladinos (those with mixed European ancestry). The prevalent language is Spanish. Families in this village live in one or two room homes generally constructed of either wood or adobe. Although many of the people are farmers, the village contains several small, specialized stores, a body repair shop for buses, mechanics, plumbers and many other smalltown tradesmen. It also has a large open-air market which serves much of the area. Even with all of this, the poverty level is very high, and the children are very needy.
What a blessing to write you and greet you today! I hope you are doing great in your country. My name is Hany Kristel Maria Tiniguar Guarcas. Before starting, let me tell you that my father gave all this information to the LW team about our family and me. I was born on November 13, 2011. I will turn 13 years old soon. I am a 6th grade student. I love drawing, and my favorite dish is chicken soup. I am a healthy girl that likes cats. My favorite color is turquoise. My brother Marlon and I walk alone for 5 minutes to attend the program.
I come from a humble family. My father is Tomas Tiniguar Hernandez, and my mother is Claudia Maria Guarcas Perez. They are both in good health. My father is a merchant and sells her items on Thursday and Sundays. My mother takes care of us and the house. We attend the Catholic Church. We feel grateful to have our own house. It belongs to my father. It has three rooms and a separate kitchen. It is made of brick walls, cemented roof and ceramic floor. There is running water which is paid for every year. Besides that, there is electricity which is paid every month. We do not have any pets at home. I really appreciate that you took the time to read this. I send you many blessings and hugs from Guatemala. I look forward to writing to you again.
Lots of love,
Hany Kristel Maria Tiniguar Guarcas
Translated by: Mireya de Sandoval, AAC Secretary / Antigua