Following
almost 300 years of Spanish colonial rule (1523-1821), Guatemala is
celebrating its annual Independence Day on 15 September.
Nobel Laureates born in Guatemala:
Miguel Angel Asturias, #NobelPrize in Literature 1967
"for his vivid literary achievement, deep-rooted in the national traits and traditions of Indian peoples of Latin America”
Rigoberta Menchú Tum, #NobelPeacePrize 1992
"in recognition of her work for social justice and ethno-cultural reconciliation based on respect for the rights of indigenous peoples"
Photo of Rigoberta Menchú Tum visiting the Nobel Peace Center, 2006.
Copyright © Nobel Peace Center 2006, Photo: Kirsti Svenning
Nobel Laureates born in Guatemala:
Miguel Angel Asturias, #NobelPrize in Literature 1967
"for his vivid literary achievement, deep-rooted in the national traits and traditions of Indian peoples of Latin America”
Rigoberta Menchú Tum, #NobelPeacePrize 1992
"in recognition of her work for social justice and ethno-cultural reconciliation based on respect for the rights of indigenous peoples"
Photo of Rigoberta Menchú Tum visiting the Nobel Peace Center, 2006.
Copyright © Nobel Peace Center 2006, Photo: Kirsti Svenning
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