The aim of this year’s British Week is to keep building on the strong ties between the United Kingdom and Guatemala, by exploring some of the key traditions Britain has to offer. These include: classic British cuisine, all-time music favourites, and on a more serious level, the defense of human rights.
British Week will start from 23 February with a radio festival playing the best of UK bands and solo artists. And from 1 to 7 March a non-stop marathon of activities will invite the Guatemalan public to enjoy a family fun day, a debate around the death penalty, a festival to highlight women’s and girls’ rights, the opportunity to take part in a classic British tea party, or to attend a flamboyant Charity Ball.
And for the first time British Week will award ten online English language scholarships, with the support of the International Business Academy. Applicants from all over the country are welcome to participate, as the language training will be delivered on-line with flexible schedules.
To mark the event, the British Ambassador in Guatemala, Sarah Dickson, said:
I am very pleased to launch our British Week 2015 today. I hope that the events we have planned will provide Guatemalans with an opportunity to learn more about the UK: our great culture, music, language and creativity. There are many positive things in our bilateral relationship now. But we are not resting on our laurels. We want our relationship to continue to grow. I hope you will join us in the events we have planned.
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Music
| 23 -27 February |
| FabuStereo 88.1 FM KissFM 97.7 FM y Atmósfera 95.5FM |
| Modern and classic British music. Interviews and information about our week |
Family Fun Fair
| Sunday 1 March 9 AM |
| Pasos y Pedales, Avenida La Reforma, Plaza de Los Arcos |
| Games, raffles and interaction with NGOs working in Guatemala |
Human Rights
| Monday 2 March 5.30 - 7.30 PM |
| Auditorium Milton Friedman, Universidad Francisco Marroquín |
| Questions at 2380-7309 |
| An inter-university debate on the death penalty in Guatemala. |
| We want to hear your views! |
Women’s rights
| Tuesday 3 March 10 AM |
| San Pedro Carcha, Alta Verapaz, Casco Municipal |
| Festival against violence, parades, games and workshops for young people |
British Cuisine
| Wednesday 4 March |
| INTECAP, for students of the institute only |
| A well-renowned chef will prepare the best meals for students at INTECAP |
| Wednesday 4 March 6.30 PM |
| Mono Loco, Plaza Obelisco, Zona 10 |
| A gathering for British nationals living and visiting Guatemala |
| Please register to this event consular.guatemala@fco.gov.uk |
The Queen’s Birthday Party
| Thursday 5 March |
| British Residence, by invitation only |
| An opportunity to celebrate the excellent relations between Guatemala and the UK |
Business roundtable
| Friday 6 March 9 - 12 AM |
| AGEXPORT |
| To register for this free event please call 2380-7315 |
| Limited availability |
| Meet some of the most acclaimed brands from the UK’s drink and food sector |
British Tea Afternoon
| Friday 6 March 3 - 6 PM |
| British Residence, to register for this free event please call 2380-7311 |
| A traditional tea party that will bring the best of UK biscuits, tea and other delicacies |
| Limited availability |
British Charity Ball
| Saturday 7 March 7 PM |
| British Residence, to buy tickets for this event please call 2380-7320 |
| A ball inspired by Willy Wonka with first class food and music. Funds will go to charity |
Education
| The application process in now closed |
| English language scholarships courtesy of the International Business Academy |
| Winners will be announced on 2 March and invited to the Queen’s Birthday Party. More information 2380-7336 |
