Deep Chichi
by Judith Fein, The New Mexican-Sunday Magazine, October 16-22, 2005

I remember the first time I heard the name Chichicastenango. It was about 15 years ago, and I asked the man to repeat it several times until I could pronounce it. He smiled and said that in Guatemala, people called it "Chichi."

Two weeks ago, I finally made it to Chichi, and although I knew all about the famous market, nothing prepared me for the chaotic, aromatic cacophany of color, food, textiles and dialects.

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