Weaving and Resistance in Guatemala

field reporting & cultural analysis — march 2025

this piece was developed during a spring break study abroad trip to san lucas tolimán, guatemala, where i traveled with my journalism class to explore the region’s history and cultural identity. i mainly focused on how the guatemalan civil war shaped local communities, with particular attention to indigenous traditions such as weaving.

through on-site research and direct observation, the project examines how cultural practices function as both preservation and resistance in the aftermath of political conflict. as part of this work, i conducted an interview with an individual who experienced the war, incorporating personal testimony to connect historical events with lived experience.

by combining field reporting with cultural analysis, the piece highlights the relationship between history, identity, and visual tradition.