Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
1. 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal Marker
“Centenaria Marimba Ideal”
2 de Oct. 1900 – 2 de Oct. 2000
Rinde homenaje póstumo a:
Francisco Roman Bethancourt Mazariegos
Fundador de Marimba Ideal
30 de mayo 1871
1 de mayo 1931
A Rodolfo, Domingo y Agustin Bethancourt y a los demás integrantes que coadyuvaron al centenario de Marimba Ideal, nuestra gratitud.
Amable colaboración de: Reconstructora de Motores Borrayo de Leon 30-5-2000
100th Anniversary of Marimba Ideal
Oct. 2, 1900 - Oct. 2, 2000
A posthumous tribute to:
Francisco Roman Bethancourt Mazariegos
Founder of the Marimba Ideal
May 30, 1871 - May 1, 1931
To Rodolfo, Domingo and Agustin Bethancourt and to the other members who contributed to the centenary of Marimba Ideal, our gratitude.
With the friendly collaboration of: Borrayo de Leon Motor Rebuilders, May 30, 2000
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1871.
Location. 14° 50.21′ N, 91° 31.556′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. It is on 8a Calle just north of 3a Calle, on the left when
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Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Foundation of the Quetzaltenango Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Poet Osmundo Arriola (within shouting distance of this marker); Justo Rufino Barrios (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Soldiers Monument of Quetzaltenango (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dr. Rodolfo Robles (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Los Altos Electric Railway (approx. half a kilometer away); World Record for a Marathon While Jumping Rope (approx. half a kilometer away); Mother María Encarnación Rosal (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.
Regarding 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal. The
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
2. 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal Marker
The northern side of the monument reads: Mariano Agustin Bethancourt Mazariegos (August 28, 1912 – July 29, 1990) and Victor Manuel Barrios Mazariegos (October 6, 1906 – May 5, 1987).
Also see . . .
1. Prensa Libre video on Marimba Ideal, January 24, 2013 (Spanish). The video includes shots of many historic photos of this iconic Guatemalan marimba group. (Submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. Marimba Ideal playing "Ferrocarril de los Altos" by Domingo Bethancourt. (Submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
3. 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal Marker
On the south side of the monument are the names of Mauricio Rodolfo Bethancourt Mazariegos (September 22, 1899 – February 9, 1958) and José Emilio Mazariegos Arriola (March 4, 1900 – November 6, 1962). The eastern side reads: Roman Domingo Bethancourt Mazariegos (December 20, 1905 – February 29, 1980).
4. Domingo Bethancourt
Photo courtesy of: "La Música en Guatemala, Algunos Musicos y Compositores, escrito por J.Eduardo Tánchez. 1987. Editorial Impresos Industriales, 3a. calle 3-17 zona 9. Ciudad de Guatemala."
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
5. 100th Anniversary of the Marimba Ideal Marker
The marker is just east of the main entrance gate to the Quetzaltenango General Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on April 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on January 17, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
