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Honduran Street Children; Human Rights, Human Wrongs
By CHARLOTTE GUINNESS Throughout Honduras the tragic plight of the country's many street children serves as an uncomfortable reminder of poverty, inequality and injustice set against the contrasting backdrop of foreign investments, new developments and increasing tourism. It is a plight which many people choose to close their eyes to. However, prominent human rights organization Amnesty International have long been striving to bring the World's attention to the grave violations of childrens' rights taking place in this country. Last year saw the launch of it's report "Zero Tolerance for Impunity: Extrajudicial Executions of Children and Youths since 1998", following thousands of complaints received by the organization of human rights violations against children in Honduras. Reports from local human rights organizations stating that almost 500 minors were killed between January and October 2003bear testimony to the extent of the problem. Of major concern is the high incidence of children, in particular street children, falling victim to human rights abuses, commonly rape, by members of the security forces. Amnesty International reports make for grim reading, detailing the case of a 16-year-old street girl raped by a member of the Fuerza de Seguridad Publica(FSP) in a police station in Tegucigalpa and the rape of Martha Maria Saire, an 11-year-old street girl, by two members of a Honduras Army Battalion in 1994. It is certainly hard not to feel morally outraged at these heinous crimes and the decision of the Second Criminal Court to confirm the judgment of the Appeals Court to revoke the 16-and-a-half year prison sentence delivered to a military officer, for the rape and murder of Riccy Mabel Martinez Sevilla in 1991, raises serious questions about whether justice is being done. Past attempts to tackle human rights violations have often been frustrated and made limited progress. Human rights defenders in Honduras have frequently found themselves the victims of attacks and intimidation, on 29th May Andres Pavon Murillo, president of the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Honduras, requested precautionary measures from the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights following numerous threats made against him and his family. However the outlook is not entirely bleak. Amnesty International members have repeatedly sent petitions containing thousands of names to the Honduran authorities requesting that they promote human rights and safeguard victims of abuses and there is evidence that progress is being made. The Special Unit for Investigating the Deaths of Minors (Unidad especial de investigando muerte de menores) is advancing in it's examinations of cases, including some of those highlighted by Amnesty International. Amnesty International stated, "We consider this to be a small step in the right direction. It is important that this should be decisively continued and that the necessary resources be allocated to this Unit so that punishing those responsible for these crimes can be achieved". One Tegucigalpa ex lawyer expressed the opinion that the government are making efforts to protect human rights but the measures taken are often not respected by the military and police. "The government can put off the establishment of adequate mechanisms to protect Honduran children no longer. It must put an end to the gap between words and actions" concluded Amnesty International.
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Missions to Honduras August 14-23, 2004
/ El Cajon August 26-29 / Santa
Rosa de Copan September 2004 /
Puerto Lempira September 11-18,
2004 / La Esperanza September 17-25,
2004 September 18-27,
2004 / El Cajon October 2-9, 2004
/ Esquipulas del Norte October 2-9, 2004
/ La Ceiba October 16-25, 2004
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CULTURAL EVENTS ART WOMEN IN THE ARTS - Mujeres en las Artes One of the strongest artistic movements in Tegucigalpa. Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors workshops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete schedule, log on to www.muuartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015. HUELLAS MAYAS DESDE Y HACIA LA ETERNIDAD.- Enjoy the view of Mayan artifacts from July 8th to September 23rd in the National Museum in Tegucigalpa. Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance: Lps. 5.00. CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CERAMICS.- The Japanese Embassy invites you to the exposition of over 70 pieces of 14 modern ceramists from Japan. The exposition is to be held in the Salon Azul in the Museo de la Republica from August 10 to 25. The exposition offers a basic vision of the art of ceramics. MUSIC & DANCE KARAOKE - SATURDAYS - The Hotel Intercontinental, located opposite the Multiplaza Mall in Tegucigalpa, hosts a karaoke night every Saturday at 8 p.m. Entrance is free. For more information, call the Hotel Intercontinental at 231-1300. LIVE MUSIC - FRIDAYS - The Medieval Restaurant opposite the United Nations building in Colonia Palmira, Tegucigalpa, has live music every Friday at 9 p.m. Entrance is free. For more -information call 232-5435 ART AND CULTURE IN HONDURAS: "Casita del Pueblo" . Enjoy the band of the house and live shows, Honduran traditional food and beverages, art crafts and more. NOW in Valle de Angeles in front of the Central Park, next to the House of Culture. For more information call: 238-0110, 776-2907 or email us at: casitadelpueblohn@yahoo.com. CUBAN SINGER AND HIS GUITARR.- Enjoy live music played by Cuban singer Roberto Gutiérrez and his guitar every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm in Bar Scenario, Hotel Real Intercontinental, San Pedro Sula. For more information call: 553-0000 WHERE THE SUN NEVER COMES OUT.- Dance all night long in ElectroniK, the only disco that plays full techno, trance, house, electronic, jungle, hip-hop and some reggaetton music. Dark, sexy not just for the tame of heart! Visit us in Col. Palmira in front of Hotel Plaza San Martin. THEATRE BAILARINES EXPRESS.- Enjoy the nice, good-looking view of Argentinean boys in La Reforma Theatre, Col. La Reforms. Entrance is L.80.00. Time: 8:00 pm. GRUPO TEATRAL BAMBU PRESENTS.- Directed by Tito Ochoa, La Cantante Calva or "The Bald Singer" by Eugene Ionesco is to be presented in Teatro Nacional Manuel Bonilla on August 27 and 28 and on September 3 and 4 at 3:30 and 7:00 PM. Admission: Lps. 80.00 FILM INDEPENDENT FILMS - EVERY TUESDAY - Café Paradiso in Barrio La Plazuela, Tegucigalpa, offers independent films every Tuesday at 7 p.m. The films are selected by Cine Olay. Entrance is free. Call Café Paradiso at 237-0337 for more information. FOOD MARISCOS Y MAS, OPEN IN SAN PEDRO SULA Your new option before taking off. Enjoy domestic lounge in the Villeda Morales airport in San Pedro...different tasty good clean atmosphere...Cajun Spanish Honduran menu featuring. Country fried steak, popcorn shrimp, cajun red beans and rice, whole red snapper, poor boy sandwich- open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm seven days a week starting Monday, February 16. SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE HONDURAN ARAB CLUB IN SAN PEDRO SULA- Enjoy a fine selection of Italian cuisine in the most exclusive atmosphere in San Pedro Sula. Every Sunday at 11:30 am. Club Hondureño-Arabe. Various price. FAIRS AND SHOWS MINIATURE AIRPLANE SHOW- SUNDAYS- The members of the Aeromodeling Club in Tegucigalpa invite the entire family to enjoy their valuable collection of miniature real flying aircrafts. Small in size but great in entertainment. At the Segundo Batallon de Infanteria, Tamara Valley, Carretera del Norte, a half hour from Tegucigalpa on the road to San Pedro Sula. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Entrance is free. HONDURAN AIR MUSEUM Toncontin Airport, Behind the Officers Club at the Air Force of Tegucigalpa. Tel 233-4623-233-4692 ext 2108 On weekdays groups are received upon appointment. 18 airplanes amongst them the North American NA-16 left in the world. . F4U5 corsair, P-63,AT-11,T-28,F-86,DC-6 and others. Entrance adults Lps 10.00 Children and elderly Lps 5.00 Non residents US$ 10.00. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SPORTS CANOPY TOUR - WEEKENDS - Canopy tours are available every weekend in Valle de Angeles, 45 minutes outside Tegucigalpa, before 5 p.m. Each tour costs Lps. 375.00. Go to the last bus stop in the town. At the corner of the main street on the right, there is a big white building selling artisan crafts. Ask for more information here. MOUNTAIN CYCLISM.- If you want to get away from it all, on your bike, and enjoy the mountain view call Honduras Bike now:239-2190. Only weekends! CONFERENCES AND EXPOSITIONS CONFERENCE HONDURAS 2004.- Support the education, health services and communitarian projects of Honduras in the Fifth Annual Conference of Honduras in Copan Ruins from the 21st to the 24th of October. This event will include people involved in assistance projects in Honduras as well as those interested in providing their talent, knowledge and experience in a variety of programs. The conference will be presented by projecthonduras.com. For more information visit our website: www.projecthonduras.com/conference. HEALING HANDS.- Come to Savant Café and participate in our interesting conversation exposed by Architect Marco Antonio Chávez this Tuesday, August 31 at 5:30 PM. Confirm your assistance at 239-0340. Dates, times and locations of events are subject to change. Please contact event hosts for further information.
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MUSEUMS
& GARDENS TEGUCIGALPA MUSEO DE HISTORIA
REPUBLICANA The
Museum of Republican History is located at the Villa Roy building in
Tegucigalpa's Barrio Buenos Aries.
It is open 8:30 to 3:30, Tuesdays through Sundays and features
portraits, paraphernalia, and other interesting items from past presidents.
Admission is Lps. 20 for non-resident foreigners and Lps. 10
for Hondurans and Central Americans.
For more information, call 222-3470 or 222-1468. CENTRAL BANK MUSEUM The
Central Bank of Honduras located at the Comayaguela annex building is
open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. It has a permanent coin and painting
exhibit. For special presentations,
call the Emision y Tesoreria department at 237-2270 (-78), ext. 2117
(-2120). [CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.] NATIONAL ART GALLERY The
Galeria Nacional de Arte features rock art, pre-Columbian ceramics,
colonial paintings, religious art and a wide selection of 20th century
Honduran painters. The
gallery is located at the Plaza de la Merced in downtown Tegucigalpa. It is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 10-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10-2 p.m. Admission is Lps. 10 for adults,
Lps. 5 for senior citizens, Lps. 3 for students and Lps. 1 for children
accompanied by adults. IGUANA FARM The
Biosfera Ecocentro Iguana Farm in Colonia La Joya invites the public
to come and learn everything about iguanas. Admission is Lps. 5 for adults,
Lps. 3 for children. The
facility is open every day (except Wednesday) from 9 to 5. For more information, call 230-6346. COMAYAGUA, COMAYAGUA COMAYAGUA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY Located in the city of Comayagua, two hours north of Tegucigalpa,
the Comayagua Museum of Archaeology is in the building that served as
the seat of government in the 19th century. Exhibits include prehistoric fossils,
cave art, ceramics, and objects used by indigenous cultures during the
pre-Colombian era. The
museum, which also has a small library, is open to the public Tuesdays
through Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. COMAYAGUA RELIGIOUS
MUSEUM Located in the Casa Cural
in front of Comayagua's cathedral, this museum features religious paintings
and objects dating back to the 16th century. Hours are 8-12 and 2-4 p.m., Mondays
through Fridays. For more
information, contact Leonardo Letona at 772-0348. LA PAZ, LA PAZ LA
PAZ HOUSE OF CULTURE The
La Paz Casa de la Cultura
is located in downtown La Paz.
It features an attractive exhibit of the Lenca handicrafts and
culture. It is open Mondays
through Sundays. SAN PEDRO SULA, CORTES SPS MUSEUM OF
ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY The
Museo de Antropologia e Historia de San Pedro Sula features exhibits
on the development of Sula Valley, from 1500 B.C. to the middle of this
century. The museum is
open 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Sundays. Admission
is Lps. 10 for adults, Lps. 5 for students and children under 12, and
Lps. 2 for senior citizens. For
more information, call 557-1496/557-1798 or fax 557-1874. MUSEUM OF NATURE
OF SAN PEDRO SULA Sponsored and managed by the Fundacion Ecologista H.R. Pastor Fasquelle,
this new museum was inaugurated last December in its current location
at the Biocentro on 3 Avenida and 9 Calle Noroeste. It has 24 exhibits on the environment,
natural resources and biology of Honduras. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.
Admission is Lps 5 for students from public schools and Lps.
10.00 for everyone else. YUSCARAN, EL PARAISO YUSCARAN HOUSE OF CULTURE Yuscaran's Casa de la Cultura is located at the former Casa Fortin in downtown Yuscaran, El Paraiso department, just 45 km from Tegucigalpa on the road to Danli. It is open Mondays through Saturdays. OLANCHO PECH CULTURAL
CENTER The
Pech have built a small house in El Carbon, Olancho to display their
modern handicrafts. An
exhibit of archaeological finds in the area is planned. You can ask to see the collection
and/or get a tour of a Post Classic era fortified site. The Pech Cultural Center also offers
medicinal plant tours, nature hikes, Pech dinners, etc. There is no admission fee to the
cultural center. Hours:
If you ask, they will open it. COPAN COPAN ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Located in the village of Copan Ruinas, Copan department, the museum
exhibits a splendid assortment of Mayan pieces that have been found
in the Copan Ruins Archaeological Park just 1 km away. LA
PUENTE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Featuring a sizeable collection of Mayan handicrafts and photographs
as well as a room with Japanese antique ceramics, this museum is located
at the El Puente Archaeological Site, about an hour's drive from Copan
Ruinas. MAYAN SEPULTURAS
MUSEUM Inaugurated in 1996, this is the premier Mayan museum in the Mundo
Maya, featuring the finest examples of Copan's tombs, sculptures and
architecture. Located at
the Copan Ruins Archaeological Park, the museum is open Monday through
Sunday. TELA, ATLANTIDA LANCETILLA BOTANICAL
GARDENS Located 2 kilometers from Tela on the Atlantic coast highway, the gardens feature one of the largest collections of tropical and subtropical plants, shrubs and trees in all Latin America. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mondays through Sundays. There is an admission charge. LA CEIBA, ATLANTIDA TROPICAL BUTTERFLY
FARM The
Tropical Butterfly Farm & Gardens of La Ceiba is open to the public
Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The farm is located at The Lodge
at Pico Bonito in the village of El Pino, about 25 minutes west of La
Ceiba. Admission is Lps.
30 for adults, Lps. 15 for children and $6 for international visitors. BUTTERFLY AND
INSECT MUSEUM Thousands of butterflies and insects from Honduras and 18 other countries
are on display in La Ceiba' private Butterfly and Insect Museum.
It is located in Colonia El Sauce, 2nd etapa, casa G-12. Visiting hours are 8-12 and 2-5,
Monday through Saturday. The
museum is closed Wednesday afternoon. Fees are Lps. 15 for adults and
Lps. 10 for students. Tel.
442-2874, e-mail: rlehman@ns.gbm.hn TRUJILLO TRUJILLO RUFINO
GALAN MUSEUM A
private museum which has a memorabilia section, old chairs, anchors,
silverware, beds of famous people locally. There is an industrial archaeology
section on how lights, axes, stoves, sewing machines, typewriters have
changed over time. They
have a good collection of Garifuna handicrafts and the best collection
of NE Honduras archaeological pieces -- all unmarked. A written guide to the museum is
available at the Trujillo Tourism Office in English and Spanish. The museum is open 8 to 4, closing
for lunch. Adults Lps.
20, children Lps. 10. Located
on Calle 18 de Mayo, next to the Crystales River and the famous "piscina"
or pool, about a 15-minute walk out of town. ROATAN, THE BAY ISLANDS CARAMBOLA BOTANICAL
GARDENS h
located in Sandy Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands. A wide variety of exotic plants
is featured here, including "Roatan's most extensive orchid collection." It is open daily from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information,
call 445-1117 and ask for Bill or Irma Brady. BAY ISLANDS MUSEUM A
private museum at Anthony's Key Resort, Sandy Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands,
it mostly includes archaeological pieces, but there is a small section
on the modern Bay Islanders. Museum
admission is included in the cost of the dolphin show at Anthony Key's
Institute of Marine Sciences.
Small buses or taxis will take you to Sandy Bay from most Roatan
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Food is Taken to Children: Maduro Sisters Support Temporary Home Centre for Children By VANESSA MOYA Wednesday, August 11, 2004-In view of the Iberoamerican Year of Disabled People, President Ricardo Maduro's daughters, Carolina and Lorena, visited the temporary home center Bencaleth, which attends to children who suffer from terminal diseases. Carolina and Lorena Maduro assisted this center in order to know the needs of these children and determine the kind of support the Institution can grant. "We had come to know closely the needs of this and try as well to support you in all we can. We have also become aware of your sponsoring program and we think it is a good alternative to help the children," Lorena Maduro expressed. The Bencaleth Center was founded in 1989, under the coordination of the National University of Honduras (UNAH). It has committed to providing shelter, food, medical treatment, occupation therapy, spiritual formation and recreation to terminally ill patients, especially children. They also offer
attention to disabled children with diseases such as muscular dystrophy,
meningitis, brain strokes, poliomyelitis and hydrocephaly, especially
to those from poor families in rural areas. Bencaleth is sustained through the cooperation and sponsorship of natural and judicial persons who possess a great amount of compassion. Bencaleth is located in the Cerro Grande sanded neighborhood, Zone 4, and its phone number is 224-2716. Additionally, it can be reached by fax at 224-2060. If you want to sponsor
a child, you can do so with a monthly deposit of USA 100.00 in the saving
account at Banco del Pais, account #6109609 under the name of Hogar
Bencaleth.
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CULTURAL EVENTS ART WOMEN IN THE ARTS - Mujeres en las Artes One of the strongest artistic movements in Tegucigalpa. Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors workshops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete schedule, log on to www.muuartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015. HUELLAS MAYAS DESDE Y HACIA LA ETERNIDAD.- Enjoy the view of Mayan artifacts from July 8th to September 23rd in the National Museum in Tegucigalpa. Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Entrance: Lps. 5.00. CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CERAMICS.- The Japanese Embassy invites you to the exposition of over 70 pieces of 14 modern ceramists from Japan. The exposition is to be held in the Salon Azul in the Museo de la Republica from August 10 to 25. The exposition offers a basic vision of the art of ceramics. MUSIC & DANCE KARAOKE - SATURDAYS - The Hotel Intercontinental, located opposite the Multiplaza Mall in Tegucigalpa, hosts a karaoke night every Saturday at 8 p.m. Entrance is free. For more information, call the Hotel Intercontinental at 231-1300. LIVE MUSIC - FRIDAYS - The Medieval Restaurant opposite the United Nations building in Colonia Palmira, Tegucigalpa, has live music every Friday at 9 p.m. Entrance is free. For more -information call 232-5435 ART AND CULTURE IN HONDURAS: "Casita del Pueblo" . Enjoy the band of the house and live shows, Honduran traditional food and beverages, art crafts and more. NOW in Valle de Angeles in front of the Central Park, next to the House of Culture. For more information call: 238-0110, 776-2907 or email us at: casitadelpueblohn@yahoo.com. CUBAN SINGER AND HIS GUITARR.- Enjoy live music played by Cuban singer Roberto Gutiérrez and his guitar every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm in Bar Scenario, Hotel Real Intercontinental, San Pedro Sula. For more information call: 553-0000 THE SUN NEVER COMES OUT.- Dance all night long in ElectroniK, the only disco that plays full techno, trance, house, electronic, jungle, hip-hop and some reggaetton music. Dark, sexy not just for the tame of heart! Visit us in Col. Palmira in front of Hotel Plaza San Martin. THEATRE BAILARINES EXPRESS.- Enjoy the nice, good-looking view of Argentinean boys in La Reforma Theatre, Col. La Reforms. Entrance is L.80.00. Time: 8:00 pm. FILM INDEPENDENT FILMS - EVERY TUESDAY - Café Paradiso in Barrio La Plazuela, Tegucigalpa, offers independent films every Tuesday at 7 p.m. The films are selected by Cine Olay. Entrance is free. Call Café Paradiso at 237-0337 for more information. FOOD MARISCOS Y MAS, OPEN IN SAN PEDRO SULA Your new option before taking off. Enjoy domestic lounge in the Villeda Morales airport in San Pedro...different tasty good clean atmosphere...Cajun Spanish Honduran menu featuring. Country fried steak, popcorn shrimp, cajun red beans and rice, whole red snapper, poor boy sandwich- open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm seven days a week starting Monday, February 16. SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE HONDURAN ARAB CLUB IN SAN PEDRO SULA- Enjoy a fine selection of Italian cuisine in the most exclusive atmosphere in San Pedro Sula. Every Sunday at 11:30 am. Club Hondureño-Arabe. Various price. FAIRS AND SHOWS MINIATURE AIRPLANE SHOW- SUNDAYS- The members of the Aeromodeling Club in Tegucigalpa invite the entire family to enjoy their valuable collection of miniature real flying aircrafts. Small in size but great in entertainment. At the Segundo Batallon de Infanteria, Tamara Valley, Carretera del Norte, a half hour from Tegucigalpa on the road to San Pedro Sula. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Entrance is free. HONDURAN AIR MUSEUM Toncontin Airport, Behind the Officers Club at the Air Force of Tegucigalpa. Tel 233-4623-233-4692 ext 2108 On weekdays groups are received upon appointment. 18 airplanes amongst them the North American NA-16 left in the world. . F4U5 corsair, P-63,AT-11,T-28,F-86,DC-6 and others. Entrance adults Lps 10.00 Children and elderly Lps 5.00 Non residents US$ 10.00. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SPORTS CANOPY TOUR - WEEKENDS - Canopy tours are available every weekend in Valle de Angeles, 45 minutes outside Tegucigalpa, before 5 p.m. Each tour costs Lps. 375.00. Go to the last bus stop in the town. At the corner of the main street on the right, there is a big white building selling artisan crafts. Ask for more information here. MOUNTAIN CYCLISM.- If you want to get away from it all, on your bike, and enjoy the mountain view call Honduras Bike now:239-2190. Only weekends! CONFERENCES AND EXPOSITIONS CONFERENCE HONDURAS 2004.- Support the education, health services and communitarian projects of Honduras in the Fifth Annual Conference of Honduras in Copan Ruins from the 21st to the 24th of October. This event will include people involved in assistance projects in Honduras as well as those interested in providing their talent, knowledge and experience in a variety of programs. The conference will be presented by projecthonduras.com. For more information visit our website: www.projecthonduras.com/conference. SISTEMATIC THERAPIES WITH FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS.- Come to Savant Café and participate in our interesting conversation this Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 PM. Confirm your assistance at 239-0340. Dates, times and
locations of events are subject to change. Please contact event hosts
for further information.
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MUSEUMS
& GARDENS TEGUCIGALPA MUSEO DE HISTORIA
REPUBLICANA The
Museum of Republican History is located at the Villa Roy building in
Tegucigalpa's Barrio Buenos Aries.
It is open 8:30 to 3:30, Tuesdays through Sundays and features
portraits, paraphernalia, and other interesting items from past presidents.
Admission is Lps. 20 for non-resident foreigners and Lps. 10
for Hondurans and Central Americans.
For more information, call 222-3470 or 222-1468. CENTRAL BANK MUSEUM The
Central Bank of Honduras located at the Comayaguela annex building is
open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. It has a permanent coin and painting
exhibit. For special presentations,
call the Emision y Tesoreria department at 237-2270 (-78), ext. 2117
(-2120). [CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.] NATIONAL ART GALLERY The
Galeria Nacional de Arte features rock art, pre-Columbian ceramics,
colonial paintings, religious art and a wide selection of 20th century
Honduran painters. The
gallery is located at the Plaza de la Merced in downtown Tegucigalpa. It is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 10-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10-2 p.m. Admission is Lps. 10 for adults,
Lps. 5 for senior citizens, Lps. 3 for students and Lps. 1 for children
accompanied by adults. IGUANA FARM The
Biosfera Ecocentro Iguana Farm in Colonia La Joya invites the public
to come and learn everything about iguanas. Admission is Lps. 5 for adults,
Lps. 3 for children. The
facility is open every day (except Wednesday) from 9 to 5. For more information, call 230-6346. COMAYAGUA, COMAYAGUA COMAYAGUA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY Located in the city of Comayagua, two hours north of Tegucigalpa,
the Comayagua Museum of Archaeology is in the building that served as
the seat of government in the 19th century. Exhibits include prehistoric fossils,
cave art, ceramics, and objects used by indigenous cultures during the
pre-Colombian era. The
museum, which also has a small library, is open to the public Tuesdays
through Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. COMAYAGUA RELIGIOUS
MUSEUM Located in the Casa Cural
in front of Comayagua's cathedral, this museum features religious paintings
and objects dating back to the 16th century. Hours are 8-12 and 2-4 p.m., Mondays
through Fridays. For more
information, contact Leonardo Letona at 772-0348. LA PAZ, LA PAZ LA
PAZ HOUSE OF CULTURE The
La Paz Casa de la Cultura
is located in downtown La Paz.
It features an attractive exhibit of the Lenca handicrafts and
culture. It is open Mondays
through Sundays. SAN PEDRO SULA, CORTES SPS MUSEUM OF
ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY The
Museo de Antropologia e Historia de San Pedro Sula features exhibits
on the development of Sula Valley, from 1500 B.C. to the middle of this
century. The museum is
open 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Sundays. Admission
is Lps. 10 for adults, Lps. 5 for students and children under 12, and
Lps. 2 for senior citizens. For
more information, call 557-1496/557-1798 or fax 557-1874. MUSEUM OF NATURE
OF SAN PEDRO SULA Sponsored and managed by the Fundacion Ecologista H.R. Pastor Fasquelle,
this new museum was inaugurated last December in its current location
at the Biocentro on 3 Avenida and 9 Calle Noroeste. It has 24 exhibits on the environment,
natural resources and biology of Honduras. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.
Admission is Lps 5 for students from public schools and Lps.
10.00 for everyone else. YUSCARAN, EL PARAISO YUSCARAN HOUSE OF CULTURE Yuscaran's Casa de la Cultura is located at the former Casa Fortin in downtown Yuscaran, El Paraiso department, just 45 km from Tegucigalpa on the road to Danli. It is open Mondays through Saturdays. OLANCHO PECH CULTURAL
CENTER The
Pech have built a small house in El Carbon, Olancho to display their
modern handicrafts. An
exhibit of archaeological finds in the area is planned. You can ask to see the collection
and/or get a tour of a Post Classic era fortified site. The Pech Cultural Center also offers
medicinal plant tours, nature hikes, Pech dinners, etc. There is no admission fee to the
cultural center. Hours:
If you ask, they will open it. COPAN COPAN ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Located in the village of Copan Ruinas, Copan department, the museum
exhibits a splendid assortment of Mayan pieces that have been found
in the Copan Ruins Archaeological Park just 1 km away. LA
PUENTE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Featuring a sizeable collection of Mayan handicrafts and photographs
as well as a room with Japanese antique ceramics, this museum is located
at the El Puente Archaeological Site, about an hour's drive from Copan
Ruinas. MAYAN SEPULTURAS
MUSEUM Inaugurated in 1996, this is the premier Mayan museum in the Mundo
Maya, featuring the finest examples of Copan's tombs, sculptures and
architecture. Located at
the Copan Ruins Archaeological Park, the museum is open Monday through
Sunday. TELA, ATLANTIDA LANCETILLA BOTANICAL
GARDENS Located 2 kilometers from Tela on the Atlantic coast highway, the gardens feature one of the largest collections of tropical and subtropical plants, shrubs and trees in all Latin America. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mondays through Sundays. There is an admission charge. LA CEIBA, ATLANTIDA TROPICAL BUTTERFLY
FARM The
Tropical Butterfly Farm & Gardens of La Ceiba is open to the public
Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The farm is located at The Lodge
at Pico Bonito in the village of El Pino, about 25 minutes west of La
Ceiba. Admission is Lps.
30 for adults, Lps. 15 for children and $6 for international visitors. BUTTERFLY AND
INSECT MUSEUM Thousands of butterflies and insects from Honduras and 18 other countries
are on display in La Ceiba' private Butterfly and Insect Museum.
It is located in Colonia El Sauce, 2nd etapa, casa G-12. Visiting hours are 8-12 and 2-5,
Monday through Saturday. The
museum is closed Wednesday afternoon. Fees are Lps. 15 for adults and
Lps. 10 for students. Tel.
442-2874, e-mail: rlehman@ns.gbm.hn TRUJILLO TRUJILLO RUFINO
GALAN MUSEUM A
private museum which has a memorabilia section, old chairs, anchors,
silverware, beds of famous people locally. There is an industrial archaeology
section on how lights, axes, stoves, sewing machines, typewriters have
changed over time. They
have a good collection of Garifuna handicrafts and the best collection
of NE Honduras archaeological pieces -- all unmarked. A written guide to the museum is
available at the Trujillo Tourism Office in English and Spanish. The museum is open 8 to 4, closing
for lunch. Adults Lps.
20, children Lps. 10. Located
on Calle 18 de Mayo, next to the Crystales River and the famous "piscina"
or pool, about a 15-minute walk out of town. ROATAN, THE BAY ISLANDS CARAMBOLA BOTANICAL
GARDENS h
located in Sandy Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands. A wide variety of exotic plants
is featured here, including "Roatan's most extensive orchid collection." It is open daily from 7 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information,
call 445-1117 and ask for Bill or Irma Brady. BAY ISLANDS MUSEUM A
private museum at Anthony's Key Resort, Sandy Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands,
it mostly includes archaeological pieces, but there is a small section
on the modern Bay Islanders. Museum
admission is included in the cost of the dolphin show at Anthony Key's
Institute of Marine Sciences.
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Art for All: Job Well Done!!!
By GLADYS ACOSTA The United Nation's Volunteer Program achieved wonderfully several of their "Millenium Development Goals." The Art for All project, event held from July 15 to 30, brought national and international artists together to give life to Tegucigalpa, locals and visitors. The United Nations volunteers, through the eyes of artists from around the world, portrayed their Millenium Development Goals that include the achievement of universal primary education, the ensurance environmental sustainability, the combat of HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, the promotion of gender equality and empowering of women, the reduction of child mortality, the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, the improvement of maternal health, and the defense of human rights. Large murals and sculptures were strategically placed throughout the city, breaking the monotony and rigidity of the concrete backdrop that currently exists. 'The purpose of all this is to change the environment into something beautiful' said Peter Claesson, coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers. Many of the sculptors and muralists used natural and recycled objects. Claesson stated that this was the first time in Honduran history that private companies supported cultural projects. "COMEX provided the artists with all the paint they needed to paint their murals," he said. "Marmoles de Honduras provided with the marble for the sculptures and Hotel Plaza San Martin provided housing for the 56 foreign artists." Other companies donated meals and other materials to support the development project. The murals and sculptures will be a permanent public exposition that will amuse visiting national, foreign tourists, and the local community. Tegucigalpa is generally visitors' first impression of Honduras, and this project will show that the city can be beautiful and will encourage people to return. "This is important for the tourist sector," said Claesson, "they might even want to stay for one more day!" One of the most important results of this project was that it brought artists throughout the world together, joined by their love for art. In addition to this, several young Honduran artists showed up to help with the painting and the sculpting. "It was an interesting mixture of artists," Claesson declared. Approximately 80 Honduran volunteers, some from Escuela de Bellas Artes, some from Universidad Autónoma de Honduras, and some just appeared from out of nowhere to contribute with their creativity. Some of the Hondurans that participated in the event and developed their ideas include Wendy Carolina, whose painting shows an infant, a dove, an AIDS ribbon, a tree, and hands of different colors, incorporating many of the Millenium Development Goals. Arnaldo Ugarte based his sculpture on the eccentric knives of Copan. He depicts a mother with a child on her back, which he points out is a common way Mayan women carry their children, this shows that his masterpiece is inspired by Honduras' indigenous culture. Germination is the name of Adonay Navarro's work. The sculptures consist of children faces wrapped in germinating corn seeds; he sees the piece as an allegory of Honduras' cultural roots. "Art is good for young people to develop their creativity," said Claesson. He also stated that this was good for Honduran artists because they made a lot of contacts with private businesses, had the chance to share experiences with the other artists, and publicize their own work. " The beauty of all of it lies in that this artistic works not only serve to enlighten the city with its bright colors and shapes, they will transmit, at the same time, a message of reflection. Some of the messages captured in these masterpieces deal with the prevention of AIDS, education, healthy pregnancies, family, the importance of the environment and our natural resources, and many other topics that are important to the Honduran society and the world. In general, the murals and sculptures visualize poverty, health and education issues. First Lady, Aguas Ocaña de Maduro was very supportive. In honor of all those artists who transformed the city, she arranged a farewell party in the Presidential Palace. Shannon Claesson gave the artists a recognition for their dedication and effort put into the development of the artistic project. Approximately twelve more sculptures are pending for their installation and some of the murals are still to be finished; nevertheless, our Tegucigalpa looks even more beautiful with these artist's hand stroke of creativity. Thank you all!
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Jugglers of Alcohol
By CORONADO HENRIQUEZ Friday's bell rang and to the rhythm of music, the bottles began to fly. It was a hot Wednesday summer night in Tegucigalpa, but the people that crowded the place were cheering the competitors through their whole performances. It was the Bartender Championship held in Tegucigalpa. Bartenders from every T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant in Honduras and one from El Salvador were competing for a place in the International Bartender Championship that this year will take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Under the sponsorship of Friday's, Miller, Bacardí and Pepsi, bartenders from San Pedro Sula, Rony Borjas and Dario Merlo, from Tegucigalpa Liliana Ferrufino, Amaury Zepeda (Multiplaza Mall´s Friday's) and Jennifer Padilla (Morazán Boulevar´s Friday's), and from El Salvador Alvaro Chavarría offered a great show presented for the first time in Honduras. Each competitor performed an individual routine on which he or she prepared as many beverages as they could. Each bartender was evaluated by a jury and given a grade up to 80 percent, and 20 percent more was given beforehand by Friday's experts, checking their knowledge on liquors and techniques for preparing drinks. The jury members in this case were Salvador Nasrrala, Alejandro Díaz, Vilma Zuniga and José Maria Díaz. Although their knowledge in preparing drinks might not be too high, they seemed to be enjoying the show. The competition began and the bartenders did the best they could. Some bottles fell, a couple of glasses broke; but the uhhh´s, ahhh´s, and bravos were everywhere. Nerves were obvious on a couple of the competitors, but their performances were excellent. It has to be said that highly leveled performances were not expected due to the novelty of these kind of competitions in Honduras; nonetheless, it was a good opportunity to amuse the crowds with these types of shows. Furthermore, an interesting fact was that in these championships competitors are usually men, but in this case there were two women participating. Before the end of the show, and while the jury members came to their final conclusion, a show was performed at the same time by two bartenders, building a six level pyramid with margaritas, hurricanes, electric lemonades, and Long Island iced tea, among others. A few minutes later
the final result: Amaury Zepeda was given the third place, Liliana Ferrufino
was considered the second best, and the first place was given to Dario
Merlo, who raised the cup as the first winner of Friday's Bartender
Championship. It is worth noting that Dario proudly represented Honduras
last year in the Latin-American Bartenders Championship in Cancun, Mexico. By that time the night was over and a good feeling floated in the air. Hoping that Tegucigalpa can enjoy more of these shows that bring to this troubled country a chance to enjoy a different type of show.
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Education and Environmental Responsibility By BELINDA ALCANTARA How do you asses an entire country on issues related to the environment? Or when do we start? Well, ten years ago would have been a good idea, but lets talk about the approach and what to expect. We are going to go around in circles with this one so bare with me; I would classify Hondurans in two different groups. Number one: "I am open to new ideas and information" and Number two "I never heard about it, it must not be true" ok I guess I better make this easier, again, two groups: 1.Open to new ideas and 2. Not Open, I guess that is pretty easy. So where do we find people like this? Well look around you, they are everywhere, but people who are generally open to new ideas have an age range of 7-13years. It's true, children are generally open to new things, they like to take charge and they just plain enjoy anything you put on the game table. And how about the other group, well that's another age range, people usually with comments like "Well back in the days we did not use to need that so why should we now?" Not that we don't want to approach this last group but since it's just not easy to do so, I suggest we start with kids. We need to bring awareness and conservation through education to all children. Make children take charge of conservation; they have a sense of responsibility we have all seem to have lost somewhere along life. Let's give children the tools to increase their awareness and let them spread the word on how we should be living our lives. We can start by setting Environmental Goals, implement a recycling program, get all eyes on energy conservation or promote a healthy environment. An Environmental Program encourages all to work together and obtain goals. You decide your environmental priorities and inform all children about it, explain why it is important for you for them and for the world to accomplish it. Goals will give all children a sense of ownership towards the environment and give them the basis for community development. They will recognize opportunities and act on them; awareness is not the only action we need to teach. We need to teach conservation skills and give them credit for their efforts. The knowledge we
provide today will help change the attitude towards Environmental Conservation
in the future.
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