Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2018
1. Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal Marker
Al pueblo de
Quezaltenango
Honor a la primera Reina Indigena
Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal
Septiembre 1985
Adicional marcador:
Certamen Reina Indigena
1934-1979
Mujeres que han representado a la cultura Maya Kich’e como homenaje, admiración y respeto a nuestra herencia cultural, a la eterna Xelaju y a las mujeres que con firmeza nos representaran en el próximo milenio.
1. Rosa de Paz (+) · 2. Julia Ixcaragua (+) · 3. Matilde Sajquim (+) · 4. Florencia de Paz (+) · 5. Fermina Lopez · 6. Delfina Pac · 7. Virginia Pol · 8. Juana Coyoy · 9. Mercedez Chavez (+) · 10. Luz Coyoy · 11. Rosario Xicara · 12. Imelda Ixcaragua · 13. Adela Aguilar S. · 14. Rosario Leiva (+) · 15. Clara Coyoy · 16. Marina Sum · 17. Adela Aguilar · 18. Lidia Racancoy (+) · 19. Angela Gomez · 20. Angelina Sum · 21. Silvia Velasquez · 22. Estela Icaragua · 23. Alicia Aguilar · 24. Hortencia Chajchalac · 25. Martha Coti · 26. Celestina Tay · 27. Lorenza Cotom · 28. Concepcion Toc · 29. Lorenza Rojas · 30. Sofia Pisquiy · 31. Lidia Rojas (+) · 32. Rosa Cojulum · 33. Gloria Sac
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Oh! Tu corazón del cielo y de la tierra
miranos, óyenos, no nos abandones
danos nuestra descendencia
nuestra sucesión y útil existencia
danos caminos planos
que amanezca
que llegue al aurora
que los pueblos busquen paz
y sean felices
(Popul Vuh)
Quetzaltenango, Diciembre de 1999
To the town of Quezaltenango
Honor to the first “Indigenous Queen”
Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal
September 1985
Additional marker:
“Indigenous Queen” Contest
1934-1979
The following women have represented the Mayan Kich'e culture as a tribute, admiration and respect for our cultural heritage, the eternal city of Xelaju and to the women whose resolution will represent us in the next millennium.
Names of the contest winners
Oh! Your heart
the sky and the earth
look at us, hear us, do not abandon us
give us our offspring in their succession and useful existence
give us flat roads
give us the dawn and sunset
that people seek peace and find happiness
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016
2. Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal Markers
Quetzaltenango, December 1999
Erected 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1985.
Location. 14° 50.266′ N, 91° 31.122′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. Marker is at the intersection of 1a Calle and 14a Avenida, on the left when traveling east on 1a Calle. The marker is to the right of the Municipal Theater (Teatro Municipal) of Quetzaltenango. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Jesús Castillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Osmundo Arriola (within shouting distance of this marker); 1962 Student Protests in Quetzaltenango (within shouting distance of this marker); National Girls School No. 2 "Antonia Estrada Monzón" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The German School of Guatemala (about 180 meters away); Juan José Ortega (about 210 meters away); Hospital General de Occidente “San Juan de Dios” (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.
Regarding Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal. On September 9, 1934 Rosa Paz Chajchalac was elected
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016
3. Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal Marker
The marker and bust are to the far right of the Municipal Theater of Quetzaltenango. It is just to the left of a white column, see here to the far right in this view.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016
4. Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal bust atop the marker base.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016
5. Nearby monument to Alberto Velázquez
This nearby monument to the writer and poet Alberto Velázquez reads:
Quezaltenango a
Alberto Velazquez
Su imagen esculpida
en este bronce de eternidad,
es la respuesta de la patria
a la inmortalidad de su nombre.
Quezatenango 12 de Septiembre de 1969
English translation:
Quetzaltenango to
Alberto Velázquez
His image here sculpted in this bronze for eternity, is the answer of the motherland to the immortality of his name.
Quezaltenango September 12, 1969
Alberto Velazquez
Su imagen esculpida
en este bronce de eternidad,
es la respuesta de la patria
a la inmortalidad de su nombre.
Quezatenango 12 de Septiembre de 1969
Alberto Velázquez
His image here sculpted in this bronze for eternity, is the answer of the motherland to the immortality of his name.
Quezaltenango September 12, 1969
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
