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Guardiana Ancestral

At Santo Tomás Church in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, rituals reveal the meeting of Maya tradition and faith. Amid incense, prayers, and offerings, past and present converge in a ceremony rich in symbolism and spiritual connection.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2026

People’s Vote Award

People

Non Professional

Honorable Mention

People

Non Professional

Guardiana Ancestral

At Santo Tomás Church in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, rituals reveal the meeting of Maya tradition and faith. Amid incense, prayers, and offerings, past and present converge in a ceremony rich in symbolism and spiritual connection.

About Artist

Pamela Sáenz González

Pamela Sáenz is a Colombian photographer specializing in travel and documentary photography. Her work focuses on cultural traditions, ancestral practices, and the everyday moments that shape collective identity. Through an intimate and respectful approach, she creates images that celebrate diversity, memory, and the enduring bond between people and place.

Pamela Sáenz González

Photographic Areas of Focus

Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Colombia

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