National Folklore Festival (La Fiesta Nacional Indigena De Guatemala)

Coban has its annual Rabin Ajau event on July 27th. Indigenous communities from all around Guatemala converge for this festival to perform traditional dances and ancestral music. A pageant in which Maya women compete for the title of Queen is the festival's highlight.

Contestants are evaluated based on their dedication to Maya principles and customs. The Kekchis Indian heritage is celebrated in style at the National Folkloric Festival in the highland city of Coban. The streets are alive with dance and performances by native Kekchis dressed in traditional garb. The festival's highlight for many is the crowning of the beauty pageant queen. The competition can run up to four days and includes traditional singing ensembles and parades showcasing Guatemala's cultural history.

Date: July 27th