Mauricio José Chaulón Vélez
Guatemalahistorian and social anthropologistMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mauricio José Chaulón Vélez is a social historian and anthropologist who studies the cultural evolution of food in Guatemala. He has highlighted the historical significance of the tamal as a festive dish, tracing its origins back to pre-Hispanic times and its transformation during the colonial period.
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Mauricio José Chaulón Vélez is a historian and social anthropologist who discusses the significance of national celebrations.
las otras formas de celebrar la Independencia en GuatemalaPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-09-13
Guatemala· 2026-09-13
Mauricio José Chaulón Vélez situates the consolidation of the Christmas tamal in the colonial era.
qué platos definen la Navidad en GuatemalaPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-12-14
Guatemala· 2025-12-14
