Rigoberta Menchú Tum

Rigoberta Menchú Tum is a renowned Guatemalan indigenous rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is celebrated for her advocacy on behalf of the indigenous peoples of Guatemala and for her efforts to promote social justice and human rights. In 2026, Filgua will honor her contributions by dedicating the festival to her, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the peace accords in Guatemala.