I met Phillip when I went to Livingston. He took me into the area where his people live, and we ate at a local restaurant in his neighborhood. What a fantastic experience that I will never forget. Thank you Tim for making these videos and reminding me of Guatemala.
Hey Timmy I ran across your video today and I just wanted to say I admire you ! being from another country and exploring other countries learning their languages going to the villages and seeing how they live and even speaking to the people like that is beautiful. I really admire you for that. Keep living life with no limits 🙏
It’s not really the language barrier. These people, like many isolated groups around the world, have (for centuries) passed down an oral tradition that outsiders were to be feared because they want to kill you, rape you, take over your village, convert you to their religion, etc. l
Muy bien monstrando la realidad de mi guatemala yo soy de la capital y me entristece ver como tienen a la gente mas importante de nuestro pais LOS AGRICULTORES!
En todos nuestros se repite la historia. Son la gente de las ciudades. (Que son con estudio y dinero) Los que nos Gobiernan y nos ignoran. Es circulo vicioso, el pobre sigue pobre y el rico se hace mas rico. Generalmente son ellos mismos los propietarios de radio y television ( generalmente derechistas) los mismos que utilizan para regar propaganda para mentir para que la gente continue votando por Ellos y asi no mucho cambia. Cuando aparece alguien de izquierda que quiere hacer cambios lo acusan de todo y le tiran de todo con la venia y la complicidad del todopoderoso del norte porque a ellos no les comviene “izquierdistas” es mas facil corromper unos pocos en el gobierno que educar y dar salud a los pueblos asi ellos se llevan ya sea petroleo , minerales u otros productos a precios que les beneficia a ellos y como decimos en mi pais “yuca para el pueblo “..😊🇪🇨
@@JohnDoe-ky2qd doubtful since L.A. is primarily a minority city. It's not like we white folks in El Lay have never seen an Hispanic person. They're hardly a novelty in these parts. We're surrounded by them. Barely notice them. But I doubt that this remote group in Guatemala have seen many or any white people.
You went to the heart of Guatemala, the forgotten Guatemala. They have about 28 different languages, not dialects. Languages, since they all are different from Spanish. They were very shy, they don’t mind the recording. Is just that they were amaze of the equipment you probably had.
Guatemalans are one of the most friendly people on earth. As long as you treat them with respect, of course. As in any other place on earth, please don't take pictures of them without asking.
You are an absolute legend my friend. Your attitude towards these beautiful people is amazing and very humbling. Only started watching your videos recently and I’m addicted! I’m 52 years old your content has made me want to travel to central/ South America. Thank you truly for educating us about this amazing part of our world. And also reggaeton music❤️👌💯
last time I visited Livingstone I was 17 years old, it was the year 1978, during german high school summer holidays, Livingston then had not a single vehicle, not even a motorbike, since there was no road connection to the outside, only a once daily boat from Pto Barrios. It stroke you then as it does now, how different the vibe is from the rest of Guatemala
Very interesting hearing the man talk about the Black Caribs in that region. Really enjoy hearing the local where you go talk about their lives and culture in your travels. What is so funny to me you keep wanting to travel in the most dangerous places where even the locals say are dangerous, but then you're scared crazy about jumping off a low cliff into the water or in fast cars and boats. That's crazy man!
Interesting because Caribs were virtually wiped out in most of the Caribbean exceptions of Dominica 🇩🇲 on the reservation and I think one more island I’ve been to the reservation.
That guy is full of crap, those carribeans were the African slave that were left on islands just like Jamaican's. He's wrong about saying the Caribbeans were here before the Mayan's, the Mayan's are around 750 B.C. and the Olmecs over 1,600 B.C. There were no Europeans or African's in the America's during those times.
I did not know about garifuna in Guatemala. I met Mr. Flores in 2014/2015 and he took me to the Garifuna side of Livingston because I could not find anything garifuna. It was extremely hidden from all tourists and most of the main streets/shops are run by Mayan/Europeans/Americans. After walking through a maze of streets, i was able to find the Garifuna side of Livingston, which was amazing as it was located off the coast. Great people and was welcomed with open arms and met a couple of garifuna who were deported from NYC (my hometown). Great people and great food!
true. my dad is from guatemala and speaks Q’anjob’al, i’m pretty upset that he didn’t teach us kids but i guess it’s because he wanted us to be “more american” so we would be more successful :(
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You are lucky to be young and an adventurous soul. I wish I had travelled more in my Levis and and T shirt days! I now travel with the accutriments and burdens of age.
Very good video, you're showing a part of Guatemala that's a small paradise where my mother was born and raised. thanks for your take on this tiny island.
I am surprised that you find strange that people in Guatemala do not speak Spanish, where Spanish is the oficial language, but you have to remember you are in Mayan Country, where there are several ethnic groups that speak their own language. You will find the same in the southern part of Mexico. There are villages in northern Guatemala and southern Mexico that they belong to the same ethnic groups and the interesting part is that they can go back and forth to the villages whether they are in Guatemala or Mexico. Guatemala is not the only country that neglect ethnic groups, Mexico does too.
Hola Tim Exactamente si el mundo en el que vivimos es real Muchas gracias por compartir tus pensamientos Disfruto tus videos excelente REGGAETÓN POR SIEMPRE ❤
Mr. Timmy Karter, it's not that they hate tourists. I am a native myself and I am from Suriname. When you visit indigenous people, they will never come directly to you. Natives are generally very withdrawn and especially if they don't know you. That is in our nature and you see that in almost every other tribe.
Thank for this comment I agree 100% my children are if Tzotzil (Chiapas)heritage and their language is Tzotzil, it is a same relation to the dialect spoken in the video. I speak Spanish also English and their dad's first language was Tzotzil.
Thank you for your nice comment. I find it very interesting about your origins and that of your children. I have always been interested in indigenous cultures because the core of our existence can always be found in every tribe. It is me and mother earth I don't speak Spanish myself because we actually speak Dutch and English here. Spain and Portugal could never conquer the "Guyana's" 💪🏼, the tribes here were too aggressive until the English and Dutch came with their "fire water" (Alcohol) which caused a lot of destruction. Thanks, if you are interested, this is my tribe the "Kalinjas" or "Caraib" tribe you can watch on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/-KBnhAc1E6k/v-deo.html
@@reggaerasta4285 yes! This is so true! I love indigenous culture and native humor is always rising out at my house and we just start laughing together like a domino affect. I'm so happy you responded :) to be honest the UA-camr who posted this video I was surprised at his shock of being guatemala and having people not speak Spanish. If he is an experienced traveler he should have known and taken more time to investigate slowly by asking questions to the appropriate people. Im actually kind of sad he didn't make a separate video about indigenous mayans or people in Guatemala, he just kind of skimped throught it and went on to the next tourist place. This is also true that when my take my daughter to Mexico, her cousins do not speak any Spanish either nor her grandma, only hello, si and the rest is Tzotzil. I always been fascinated about taino/arawak/carib culture as well, and I try to learn a much as I can through the People instead of reading an old history book written by a non-Native. I would love to learn about your culture as well. Here in Michigan my children and I attend powwows together and my son is wanting to learn fancy dancing. My roots are more castizo but I definitely more connected to Native culture. Thank you for the video, i would love to learn more.
@@CieloGnzlz91 Hello Alena, many blessings to you.I must say, you are a very intelligent lady and I enjoy talking to you about these matters.😄You have a broad view of the world and what is happening around you, which makes it so nice to talk to such nice people like you.Regarding the UA-camr who had made his trip through Guatemala, you are right. It actually bothers me that he hadn't bothered to do more research. You can't just go into an area and then wonder why these special indigenous groups only speak Tzotzil/Mayan language and little to no Spanish. I would immediately understand it from the knowledge that there are still indigenous groups that have little or no ties to the governments and want to preserve their own language and culture.Very nice that you are also interested in learning about the Taino/Arawak/Carib indigenous cultures. In my country, when we talk about indigenous groups, the Arawak and the Carib indigenous people are most represented. There are also other tribes such as the Wayana's and the Trio's, but they live deeper in the south of the Surinamese amazon rainforest where they have a more primitive existence (and maybe better too) Actually, I'm like you, I like to learn wisdom and history from the indigenous groups themselves, because non-indigenous people are sometimes so superficial and I think a lot is lost with that. By the way, you talked about Mexico and that is a country that I must have seen at least once in my life. There is a reason for that and I will tell you why. Six months ago I did a DNA test. The DNA test showed that I am approximately 40 percent Meso American and Andean, which means that my ancestors come from Mexico to Argentina Chile. I was stunned 😱. I asked my mother, are we Mayan or Carib natives?What's the real deal here?She told me that Grandma always taught her that her ancestors are Carib natives and these groups moved from the Caribbean to Venezuela/Guyana/Surinam and French Guyana.But the test showed that we have Inca/Mayan ancestors and DNA doesn't lie, so this is very confusing. There seems to be another DNA test that indicates more precisely where your ancestors come from because Meso American and Andes is a huge area. Maybe this is an explanation why I am so attracted to the Mayan/Inca cultures hahaha🤭, I love their music, the clothes and the traditional things.But anyway, I grew up as a child in an indigenous village, so I inherited the values and norms of the Carib indigenous culture and in fact I love all indigenous cultures, no matter which one. I find them all very special and for to learn from. Also from your culture. Wow, I think those powwow festivals in the United States that you talked about are so beautiful. That is also something I would like to see sometime. The multi-coloredness and variation is enormous and impressive.
@@reggaerasta4285 this is absolutely fascinating, and really intriguing. That's amazing about the DNA test in your family. This entire message really resonated with me at this time, I too am glad there are others out their who see things deeply and have a yearning to always find out more. Yes, I'm disappointed in the UA-cam but hopefully if he is open to it he can learn. I was shocked how he said he's in Guatemala and the people don't speak a world of Spanish 🤦♀️🤦♀️ I think Guatemala is one of the most well-known countries by foreigners for being and having native american (mayan) culture and populations. I would love to learn more about your culture and traditions and think it's great that you grew up in your community. There are many who do not and grow up not understanding the disconnect they feel between themselves and non-native people. But times are getting better and here in the US there are so many authentic and native owned shops, UA-cam channels, TV shows, etc. Indigenous folks are finally getting their momentum in the media and "mainstream" culture here. My kids as well are always curious and immersed in their and other cultures and traditions. If you're interested, I'd love to get in touch with you and know more.
The only thing better than your videos, is your videography and excellent editing. I've been to El Salvador twice, in my 60s, don't speak Spanish, and stuck to the hardtop roads. Good job SIR
En Guatemala los pueblos originarios mantienen su idioma y su cultura. Los niños reciben clases en la escuela en su propio idioma. Eso es admirable pues Guatemala es un país multilingüe y pluricultural. Se respeta su propia idiosincrasia.
Your channel has been exploding the last 7 days man congrats, it’s so addictive watching trips such as these ones keep it up, if you could so as more segments that would be great , at least 30min per video and more interactions not just one :)
I love how you find these back roads and small villages..I would love to take these roads on a bike (adventure motorcycle)! I'm like you..I'd rather check out the villages than the tourist spots...only way to experience the culture and people properly 😀. The Latino people are very kind and welcoming.. safe travels bro 👍✌😎
I read that the last place he was isn't so dangerous, however that part of Latin America is very dangerous. Most possible he got robbed and they took all his equipment and camera. But in that case wouldn't he give us an update from someone else phone? Perhaps he was locked from his youtube channel but since you said you can't reach him this is not the case. Only way is someone calls Guatemala authorities for a missing person. I hope he wasn't stabbed or food poisoned because there are not even roads to that island to get help from hospital.
If you are close a friend of him ,you must know his information you should contact the greek embasy or authorities ……there is no greek embassy in guatemala but there is one in mexico and they could help……its been too long with out news.
@@claudiagonzalvez4932 no it’s so invasive , like if I went up to your family outside your home and started recording them , asking them what language do you speak ?
Las comunidades viven de la agricultura, y mas de la venta del cardamomo que se exporta a otros paises. Es una de las principales siembras en estas areas fértiles
Siendo de Guatemala también me sorprendí cuando llegué a lugares así donde solo hablan dialectos y viven en pobreza extrema, da tanto coraje!, los gobiernos se han olvidado de ellos 😔
I’m shocked. That guy said he’s not African🤦🏻♂️ Mayans literally we’re here in this continent before he came from Africa! Tienes que venir a Cayalá, Zona 16 y Zona 15 en Ciudad de Guatemala.
Quizás este Señor Historiador es “ Judío “ no africano, lo mismo con Israel ellos dicen que su tierra es Israel, y la mayoría tienen apellidos y descendencia de Polacos, Russos,Ukranianos etc.. No sabía que hace más de 3,000 años atrás los Russos,Polacos, Ukranianos habitaban el Medio Oriente…🐖💨🇮🇱
Timmy your video title name is Wrong . There is some parts in Greece where people do not like to be very social either and that happens all over the wold . Guatemala has more 25 Dialects all over the country, that is how amazing the culture in Guatemala is. Is call the Eternal Spring for a reason and even those people can't communicate with you if they see you need help they will give theirs souls for you and it can happen all over the world as well and that is why we make this wonderful world Spin. I don't understand why people commenting about the life of indigenous living the way they live is very natural and is best to live that way than living in a big mansion with Steel Doors and have not sleep because the money came either from stealing money funds or other venues that are not very nice hahaha
You are right! Remember that at least these people arent slaves to excessive consumerism, debt, mortgages, credit scores, etc., which are all inventions of the so-called civilized world, inventions that have no inherent existence and where kids are glued to their mobile phones all day and everyday. These people happen to have stronger social bonds and close-knit communities, something that is vanishing in the western world. Notice how these kids probably dont have to pop a pill for just about everything…
Now I wanna learn what ever it is they speak, as a half Guatemalan man I gotta learn! That Caribbean plhip guy was speaking crazy facts about the African slaves jumping ship and helping them fight the British and French because they were built bigger.
Timmy walked up to a crowd of kids w/one bag of chips and a single soda🤦♂️ I'm just so use watching Chris Must List with his kind gestures and blessing others. I just expected more 🤷.
I just want to clarify the Caribes where indeed from Africa what he said was incorrect they are indeginous people to the land but stating he isn't African is incorrect but anyhow great video Garifuna people come from west africa. The original Garifuna come from SVG 🇻🇨 they fled to countries like belize and other south American states. The Garifuna people one the biggest Caribbean nations in the world 💛🖤🤍 but he is informative and love how the rasta spreads information.
Hey Timmy, what road to Rio Dulce did u take? I am hitchhiking and wonder which eay is the best. Like to go trough villages so the one u took seems nice. Thnks!
I see you videos in Egypt you are a good man nsd know alot of scams people well done i follow you from syria and I love your videos come to visit Damascus it's so beautiful
The only reason is because its so uninhabited when you get into the jungle, there's dangers of animals, land slides, getting lost. People have no idea how unbelievable huge wild jungles are.
Hi Tim I'm going to guatemala an December and I would like to tour the villages how do I get in contact with the man that took you there I see his van say tourist
Im from Guatemala and was completely surprised they knew not one word in spanish. The education situation in my country is sad... Thank you for sharing these videos.
No es para nada triste que no hablen español, al contrario, pues tienen su cultura y su idioma propio y lo respetan siendo orgullosos de lo que son. En Guatemala los niños reciben clases en la escuela en su idioma propio, sin imponerles culturas ajenas.
Im actually surprised that you are from Guatemala and you know not even one word of a local indigenous language of your region. Yes, the state of education in your country is very sad indeed that you are deprived of the knowledge of your original cultures.
As a Guatemalan, I see it the other way! How sad that many of us have Mayan blood, but do not learn any of the languages and completely dismiss that wonderful culture!
Danm I hope bro is okay, I understand he’s trying to go out there and make content but you have to be careful carrying a camera around especially Guatemala..Cartel are still there.
A close friend of him wrote he can't reach him since this video. Let's hope they just stole his camera, phone and equipment. I read that island isn't so dangerous
Excellent Videos. Bad weather. Please stay inside your homes, and have alternate heat etc to stay warm. Do not fly in the winter. All homeless MUST be HOUSED and FED. DO NOT DRIVE! Put cars in parking garages before the storms. The upper level parking garages are better. Celebrate your Xmas in warm weather, and ZOOM from inside your home in the winter.
When I travelled through Nicaragua and some other countrieseg Bolivia I had a Queucha and Aymara phrasebook in my backpack but in most places even in the Amazon they had some Spanish....Spanish is the colonial language after all
I met Phillip when I went to Livingston. He took me into the area where his people live, and we ate at a local restaurant in his neighborhood. What a fantastic experience that I will never forget. Thank you Tim for making these videos and reminding me of Guatemala.
How much do they charge for a tour??
THAT BOY SEQUESTRED THEM
Really cool that you meet Philip, sounds like a real genuine and nice guy that enjoys life. Things like this make me want to travel the whole world! 🔥
Hey Timmy I ran across your video today and I just wanted to say I admire you ! being from another country and exploring other countries learning their languages going to the villages and seeing how they live and even speaking to the people like that is beautiful. I really admire you for that. Keep living life with no limits 🙏
It's not that they don't like tourist, they are just very timid because of the language barrier. Saludos Tim.
Just don't need people coming and taking over and exploitingredients our land and people....
Si tu viajas a otra tierra, tú tienes que hablar su lengua, no seas ignorante,
It’s not really the language barrier. These people, like many isolated groups around the world, have (for centuries) passed down an oral tradition that outsiders were to be feared because they want to kill you, rape you, take over your village, convert you to their religion, etc. l
@@josemeza7128 so many Mexicans come to America and don’t speak English 😂 must mean they’re ignorant too huh?
no they heard stuff ab white ppl
Muy bien monstrando la realidad de mi guatemala yo soy de la capital y me entristece ver como tienen a la gente mas importante de nuestro pais LOS AGRICULTORES!
Rise up ✊
En todos nuestros se repite la historia. Son la gente de las ciudades. (Que son con estudio y dinero) Los que nos Gobiernan y nos ignoran. Es circulo vicioso, el pobre sigue pobre y el rico se hace mas rico. Generalmente son ellos mismos los propietarios de radio y television ( generalmente derechistas) los mismos que utilizan para regar propaganda para mentir para que la gente continue votando por Ellos y asi no mucho cambia. Cuando aparece alguien de izquierda que quiere hacer cambios lo acusan de todo y le tiran de todo con la venia y la complicidad del todopoderoso del norte porque a ellos no les comviene “izquierdistas” es mas facil corromper unos pocos en el gobierno que educar y dar salud a los pueblos asi ellos se llevan ya sea petroleo , minerales u otros productos a precios que les beneficia a ellos y como decimos en mi pais “yuca para el pueblo “..😊🇪🇨
I admire your perseverance in trying to talk to those village people. They looked at you as if you just landed there on a spaceship.
The white Americans do exactly the same thing in Los Angeles white Americans look at everybody like they landed off a face a spaceship in Los Angeles
@@JohnDoe-ky2qd doubtful since L.A. is primarily a minority city. It's not like we white folks in El Lay have never seen an Hispanic person. They're hardly a novelty in these parts. We're surrounded by them. Barely notice them. But I doubt that this remote group in Guatemala have seen many or any white people.
true 😂😂😂
You went to the heart of Guatemala, the forgotten Guatemala. They have about 28 different languages, not dialects. Languages, since they all are different from Spanish.
They were very shy, they don’t mind the recording. Is just that they were amaze of the equipment you probably had.
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The way you interact with people is outstanding Tim, the only youtuber I've seen who comes close is Mr Bald in my opinion.
I visited Greece man. In Crete. Back in 2002. The natives didn't like me either
Because Crete is overrun by tourists and many of the ones who go there are very noisy and bothersome party-crazy people.
The people there look so nice....enjoy livingston....Tim....madre mia Tim...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍
Another great blog…showing amazing place with wonderful people…😊👍
Guatemalans are one of the most friendly people on earth. As long as you treat them with respect, of course. As in any other place on earth, please don't take pictures of them without asking.
You are an absolute legend my friend. Your attitude towards these beautiful people is amazing and very humbling. Only started watching your videos recently and I’m addicted! I’m 52 years old your content has made me want to travel to central/ South America. Thank you truly for educating us about this amazing part of our world. And also reggaeton music❤️👌💯
last time I visited Livingstone I was 17 years old, it was the year 1978, during german high school summer holidays, Livingston then had not a single vehicle, not even a motorbike, since there was no road connection to the outside, only a once daily boat from Pto Barrios. It stroke you then as it does now, how different the vibe is from the rest of Guatemala
I love how we share everything no greed or nun 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹
Very interesting hearing the man talk about the Black Caribs in that region. Really enjoy hearing the local where you go talk about their lives and culture in your travels.
What is so funny to me you keep wanting to travel in the most dangerous places where even the locals say are dangerous, but then you're scared crazy about jumping off a low cliff into the water or in fast cars and boats. That's crazy man!
Interesting because Caribs were virtually wiped out in most of the Caribbean exceptions of Dominica 🇩🇲 on the reservation and I think one more island I’ve been to the reservation.
That guy is full of crap, those carribeans were the African slave that were left on islands just like Jamaican's. He's wrong about saying the Caribbeans were here before the Mayan's, the Mayan's are around 750 B.C. and the Olmecs over 1,600 B.C. There were no Europeans or African's in the America's during those times.
Me gusta mucho tus videos Kris.. no tienes miedo a nada y sos un explorador de los reales.. siga con tus videos..saludos de un chapin en Toronto👍🏽🤜🏽
I did not know about garifuna in Guatemala. I met Mr. Flores in 2014/2015 and he took me to the Garifuna side of Livingston because I could not find anything garifuna. It was extremely hidden from all tourists and most of the main streets/shops are run by Mayan/Europeans/Americans. After walking through a maze of streets, i was able to find the Garifuna side of Livingston, which was amazing as it was located off the coast. Great people and was welcomed with open arms and met a couple of garifuna who were deported from NYC (my hometown). Great people and great food!
La otra cara de Guatemala, saludos Tim haces buenos videos
I was there 20 years ago, great memories. Took 9 months and went through all of Central America .
Nice.
You shouldn’t find it strange I think it’s very wonderful that they do not speak to European language
I was glad to here they speak Mayan and original languages.
true. my dad is from guatemala and speaks Q’anjob’al, i’m pretty upset that he didn’t teach us kids but i guess it’s because he wanted us to be “more american” so we would be more successful :(
@@leaningforward5294 Definitely just think it i important to not lose historical indigenous languages.
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No it isnt
You are lucky to be young and an adventurous soul. I wish I had travelled more in my Levis and and T shirt days! I now travel with the accutriments and burdens of age.
Very good video, you're showing a part of Guatemala that's a small paradise where my mother was born and raised. thanks for your take on this tiny island.
Wow! I never knew this history of the Black Caribs. This opened a whole new reason for me to want to travel there
You aren't traveling anywhere
Forget a bout it
Nope! He just making his own story hehe. Black arrived there in 1524. the mayans are living there in 2600 BC - 1697 AD
That guy is wrong, all the blacks in the area are descendants of slaves.
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I am surprised that you find strange that people in Guatemala do not speak Spanish, where Spanish is the oficial language, but you have to remember you are in Mayan Country, where there are several ethnic groups that speak their own language. You will find the same in the southern part of Mexico. There are villages in northern Guatemala and southern Mexico that they belong to the same ethnic groups and the interesting part is that they can go back and forth to the villages whether they are in Guatemala or Mexico. Guatemala is not the only country that neglect ethnic groups, Mexico does too.
Hola Tim Exactamente si el mundo en el que vivimos es real Muchas gracias por compartir tus pensamientos Disfruto tus videos excelente REGGAETÓN POR SIEMPRE ❤
Hi Tim, love your videos. I got to know my country though you. Be safe in the your travels 🙏.
Iam watching from africa in Namibia neighbouring South Africa. i read about this place but never kn3w its this beautiful. Muey Buen Video Man
Mr. Timmy Karter, it's not that they hate tourists. I am a native myself and I am from Suriname. When you visit indigenous people, they will never come directly to you. Natives are generally very withdrawn and especially if they don't know you. That is in our nature and you see that in almost every other tribe.
Thank for this comment I agree 100% my children are if Tzotzil (Chiapas)heritage and their language is Tzotzil, it is a same relation to the dialect spoken in the video. I speak Spanish also English and their dad's first language was Tzotzil.
Thank you for your nice comment. I find it very interesting about your origins and that of your children. I have always been interested in indigenous cultures because the core of our existence can always be found in every tribe. It is me and mother earth I don't speak Spanish myself because we actually speak Dutch and English here. Spain and Portugal could never conquer the "Guyana's" 💪🏼, the tribes here were too aggressive until the English and Dutch came with their "fire water" (Alcohol) which caused a lot of destruction.
Thanks, if you are interested, this is my tribe the "Kalinjas" or "Caraib" tribe you can watch on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/-KBnhAc1E6k/v-deo.html
@@reggaerasta4285 yes! This is so true! I love indigenous culture and native humor is always rising out at my house and we just start laughing together like a domino affect. I'm so happy you responded :) to be honest the UA-camr who posted this video I was surprised at his shock of being guatemala and having people not speak Spanish. If he is an experienced traveler he should have known and taken more time to investigate slowly by asking questions to the appropriate people. Im actually kind of sad he didn't make a separate video about indigenous mayans or people in Guatemala, he just kind of skimped throught it and went on to the next tourist place.
This is also true that when my take my daughter to Mexico, her cousins do not speak any Spanish either nor her grandma, only hello, si and the rest is Tzotzil.
I always been fascinated about taino/arawak/carib culture as well, and I try to learn a much as I can through the People instead of reading an old history book written by a non-Native. I would love to learn about your culture as well. Here in Michigan my children and I attend powwows together and my son is wanting to learn fancy dancing. My roots are more castizo but I definitely more connected to Native culture. Thank you for the video, i would love to learn more.
@@CieloGnzlz91 Hello Alena, many blessings to you.I must say, you are a very intelligent lady and I enjoy talking to you about these matters.😄You have a broad view of the world and what is happening around you, which makes it so nice to talk to such nice people like you.Regarding the UA-camr who had made his trip through Guatemala, you are right. It actually bothers me that he hadn't bothered to do more research. You can't just go into an area and then wonder why these special indigenous groups only speak Tzotzil/Mayan language and little to no Spanish.
I would immediately understand it from the knowledge that there are still indigenous groups that have little or no ties to the governments and want to preserve their own language and culture.Very nice that you are also interested in learning about the Taino/Arawak/Carib indigenous cultures. In my country, when we talk about indigenous groups, the Arawak and the Carib indigenous people are most represented. There are also other tribes such as the Wayana's and the Trio's, but they live deeper in the south of the Surinamese amazon rainforest where they have a more primitive existence (and maybe better too)
Actually, I'm like you, I like to learn wisdom and history from the indigenous groups themselves, because non-indigenous people are sometimes so superficial and I think a lot is lost with that. By the way, you talked about Mexico and that is a country that I must have seen at least once in my life. There is a reason for that and I will tell you why.
Six months ago I did a DNA test. The DNA test showed that I am approximately 40 percent Meso American and Andean, which means that my ancestors come from Mexico to Argentina Chile. I was stunned 😱. I asked my mother, are we Mayan or Carib natives?What's the real deal here?She told me that Grandma always taught her that her ancestors are Carib natives and these groups moved from the Caribbean to Venezuela/Guyana/Surinam and French Guyana.But the test showed that we have Inca/Mayan ancestors and DNA doesn't lie, so this is very confusing. There seems to be another DNA test that indicates more precisely where your ancestors come from because Meso American and Andes is a huge area.
Maybe this is an explanation why I am so attracted to the Mayan/Inca cultures hahaha🤭, I love their music, the clothes and the traditional things.But anyway, I grew up as a child in an indigenous village, so I inherited the values and norms of the Carib indigenous culture and in fact I love all indigenous cultures, no matter which one. I find them all very special and for to learn from. Also from your culture. Wow, I think those powwow festivals in the United States that you talked about are so beautiful. That is also something I would like to see sometime. The multi-coloredness and variation is enormous and impressive.
@@reggaerasta4285 this is absolutely fascinating, and really intriguing. That's amazing about the DNA test in your family. This entire message really resonated with me at this time, I too am glad there are others out their who see things deeply and have a yearning to always find out more. Yes, I'm disappointed in the UA-cam but hopefully if he is open to it he can learn. I was shocked how he said he's in Guatemala and the people don't speak a world of Spanish 🤦♀️🤦♀️ I think Guatemala is one of the most well-known countries by foreigners for being and having native american (mayan) culture and populations.
I would love to learn more about your culture and traditions and think it's great that you grew up in your community. There are many who do not and grow up not understanding the disconnect they feel between themselves and non-native people. But times are getting better and here in the US there are so many authentic and native owned shops, UA-cam channels, TV shows, etc. Indigenous folks are finally getting their momentum in the media and "mainstream" culture here. My kids as well are always curious and immersed in their and other cultures and traditions.
If you're interested, I'd love to get in touch with you and know more.
Watching from Scotland 🏴 loving your channel 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
That man is a Legend. He is fighting for His people. Your lucky to meet Him Tim. Amazing.
This was very interesting to watch: The indigenous Mayan and the mixed Caribs and Africans (Garifuna) in Livingston.
They are aboriginals... Not Africans...
@@JimmyPantoja. They do a DNA test they will see how much African blood they have.
So far my favorite video of yours❤
The only thing better than your videos, is your videography and excellent editing. I've been to El Salvador twice, in my 60s, don't speak Spanish, and stuck to the hardtop roads. Good job SIR
En Guatemala los pueblos originarios mantienen su idioma y su cultura.
Los niños reciben clases en la escuela en su propio idioma.
Eso es admirable pues Guatemala es un país multilingüe y pluricultural.
Se respeta su propia idiosincrasia.
England rules the world
@@Mynameisntjeff147 f@ck off...America speaks spanish...in USA is the 2nd lenguage. LOL
rly nice effort in this video. the quick cuts make it very fun to watch man
Your channel has been exploding the last 7 days man congrats, it’s so addictive watching trips such as these ones keep it up, if you could so as more segments that would be great , at least 30min per video and more interactions not just one :)
I love how you find these back roads and small villages..I would love to take these roads on a bike (adventure motorcycle)! I'm like you..I'd rather check out the villages than the tourist spots...only way to experience the culture and people properly 😀. The Latino people are very kind and welcoming.. safe travels bro 👍✌😎
I am a close friend of timmy's from Athens. I am really worried about him, cause I can't reach him for 1 and a half week now, may god be with him.
I read that the last place he was isn't so dangerous, however that part of Latin America is very dangerous. Most possible he got robbed and they took all his equipment and camera. But in that case wouldn't he give us an update from someone else phone? Perhaps he was locked from his youtube channel but since you said you can't reach him this is not the case. Only way is someone calls Guatemala authorities for a missing person. I hope he wasn't stabbed or food poisoned because there are not even roads to that island to get help from hospital.
@@dimm7448 Guatemala is not Dangerous like Mexico. Like The Person says call the authorities.
If you are close a friend of him ,you must know his information you should contact the greek embasy or authorities ……there is no greek embassy in guatemala but there is one in mexico and they could help……its been too long with out news.
Its ok. He might be really busy reciving some love from a Guatemalean girl 😎🤞
Hahhaahhajaa
18:33 I saw him on UA-cam. He talks about his people past and all it’s history
Aqui en el salvador esas galletitas de pan artesanal le dicen, salporas o hojitas, por cierto, estaba bonita la chica del beso.
Did that trip from Coban to LanKin ,Puerto Barrios , then Livingston
Siendo guatemalteco, desconocía la forma en que viven muchos pueblos de nuestro pais, es muy interesante que estemos en la kk como país.
I have heard that instant coffee was invented in guatemala.
Great video! I want to go to Guatemala next year!
I have to admit it, this is a very interesting vlog.
Amico show some kindness you never even offered tha historian anything to eat, always practice generosity.
Guatemala looks incredible
The plant on the way you found the villagers make perfume is Cardomom or Ealichi which is used to flavor food in India
The kid took the chips bag 😂😂😂, Tim was going to give him one.
Tim, are you ok? You haven’t published videos lately. Sending you good vibes 😎
I think he has gone back home to Greece, check his instagram
He’s rude to natives invading their privacy
@@aldossnow3703 He approaches people in a humble way that’s why they welcome him.
@@claudiagonzalvez4932 no it’s so invasive , like if I went up to your family outside your home and started recording them , asking them what language do you speak ?
At 20:00, he is so very right...They were already here!!! Just like in North America.
Timmy be killing me with his Madre Mia😅😅🤣😂
K’iche’ is the second most spoken language after Spainsh :6 ! But THERES about 33? Different dialectos in Guatemala
Think they were speaking Qeqchi not kiche but so many dialects
i hope you also visit soon philippines, people here are so hospitable and good food
Cardamon is the most expensive crop Guatemala exports...mostly to the MIddle East to drink in coffee and eat in food.
Las comunidades viven de la agricultura, y mas de la venta del cardamomo que se exporta a otros paises. Es una de las principales siembras en estas areas fértiles
Siendo de Guatemala también me sorprendí cuando llegué a lugares así donde solo hablan dialectos y viven en pobreza extrema, da tanto coraje!, los gobiernos se han olvidado de ellos 😔
esta es la historia de todos los paises
I like your video ,bro
I’m shocked. That guy said he’s not African🤦🏻♂️ Mayans literally we’re here in this continent before he came from Africa! Tienes que venir a Cayalá, Zona 16 y Zona 15 en Ciudad de Guatemala.
Quizás este Señor Historiador es “ Judío “ no africano, lo mismo con Israel ellos dicen que su tierra es Israel, y la mayoría tienen apellidos y descendencia de Polacos, Russos,Ukranianos etc.. No sabía que hace más de 3,000 años atrás los Russos,Polacos, Ukranianos habitaban el Medio Oriente…🐖💨🇮🇱
I would never go in a area like this without being with someone that knows the language and culture
We have caribs in Belize also
Timmy your video title name is Wrong . There is some parts in Greece where people do not like to be very social either and that happens all over the wold . Guatemala has more 25 Dialects all over the country, that is how amazing the culture in Guatemala is. Is call the Eternal Spring for a reason and even those people can't communicate with you if they see you need help they will give theirs souls for you and it can happen all over the world as well and that is why we make this wonderful world Spin. I don't understand why people commenting about the life of indigenous living the way they live is very natural and is best to live that way than living in a big mansion with Steel Doors and have not sleep because the money came either from stealing money funds or other venues that are not very nice hahaha
You are right! Remember that at least these people arent slaves to excessive consumerism, debt, mortgages, credit scores, etc., which are all inventions of the so-called civilized world, inventions that have no inherent existence and where kids are glued to their mobile phones all day and everyday. These people happen to have stronger social bonds and close-knit communities, something that is vanishing in the western world. Notice how these kids probably dont have to pop a pill for just about everything…
Great place I couldn’t remember Spanish word for panther biggest temple jaguar
The guy in the village was saying people there work in cardamon plantations "for perfumes and food".
Gracias por el video y la buena informacion
Gracias por tu comentario Jose🔥🙏🏼
Awesome video as always man, you gonna go to Nicaragua?
Very educational
My family lives yhere lol i visit once a year from new york
11:10 my brother u didn't tell us u smoke. I see that cigarette in your hand 😄
That's funny the boat going like 20 miles an hour and the guys wearing a mask
Timmy Karter Sir, Class Style, thank you
Las piedras Nazario sería interesante también con esto supongo
i am also a descendant of the caribs (kalinago people) and they have no african roots, phillip is the real deal! Great video Tim
Now I wanna learn what ever it is they speak, as a half Guatemalan man I gotta learn! That Caribbean plhip guy was speaking crazy facts about the African slaves jumping ship and helping them fight the British and French because they were built bigger.
Timmy walked up to a crowd of kids w/one bag of chips and a single soda🤦♂️ I'm just so use watching Chris Must List with his kind gestures and blessing others. I just expected more 🤷.
friiend-well masterpiece. 🤠
I haven't been to Central America in quite some time. Thank you for these videos. Nice to know they're doing fine without me.
The way that kis snatched those chips... geez
He didn’t bother to ask the black guy if he’s hungry too or offer a drink
After all the history lesson he just received
We approached it by boat Tikal was shore excursion
I just want to clarify the Caribes where indeed from Africa what he said was incorrect they are indeginous people to the land but stating he isn't African is incorrect but anyhow great video Garifuna people come from west africa. The original Garifuna come from SVG 🇻🇨 they fled to countries like belize and other south American states. The Garifuna people one the biggest Caribbean nations in the world 💛🖤🤍 but he is informative and love how the rasta spreads information.
Hey Timmy, what road to Rio Dulce did u take? I am hitchhiking and wonder which eay is the best. Like to go trough villages so the one u took seems nice. Thnks!
I see you videos in Egypt you are a good man nsd know alot of scams people well done i follow you from syria and I love your videos come to visit Damascus it's so beautiful
have you heard of Rigoberta Menchu?and what the people of the city did to those natives in the 70s
When I went to Guatemala many years ago, I was warned by a lot of people not to go into the mountains.
There’s no danger there
The only reason is because its so uninhabited when you get into the jungle, there's dangers of animals, land slides, getting lost. People have no idea how unbelievable huge wild jungles are.
Hi Tim I'm going to guatemala an December and I would like to tour the villages how do I get in contact with the man that took you there I see his van say tourist
The people seem real nice❤🗺🌏
That historian guy is pretty well respected / well known, I see him do a lot of black history guides video in the country.
Timmy what’s the name of the village that you are in Guatemala 🇬🇹
I would like to know also to help this people out in from Guatemala also but from east side
Oh thanks
I think Livingston
@@leveshramchurran2072 livingston
Is where the garifuna are I think he's Where the Mayan people were the don't speak Spanish
Quiche Alta verapaz Guatemala
All originals had to fight the French and the British.
Is that the same guy that got mad at you for stopping for a drink?
He is vary interesting.
Im from Guatemala and was completely surprised they knew not one word in spanish. The education situation in my country is sad... Thank you for sharing these videos.
they're probably better off that way, at least they're not confused about what sex they are, like in US schools...
No es para nada triste que no hablen español, al contrario, pues tienen su cultura y su idioma propio y lo respetan siendo orgullosos de lo que son.
En Guatemala los niños reciben clases en la escuela en su idioma propio, sin imponerles culturas ajenas.
Im actually surprised that you are from Guatemala and you know not even one word of a local indigenous language of your region. Yes, the state of education in your country is very sad indeed that you are deprived of the knowledge of your original cultures.
As a Guatemalan, I see it the other way! How sad that many of us have Mayan blood, but do not learn any of the languages and completely dismiss that wonderful culture!
Educated?! 😂 Because of lack of Spanish 😂😂😂😂😂
Danm I hope bro is okay, I understand he’s trying to go out there and make content but you have to be careful carrying a camera around especially Guatemala..Cartel are still there.
A close friend of him wrote he can't reach him since this video. Let's hope they just stole his camera, phone and equipment. I read that island isn't so dangerous
@@dimm7448 I think he has gone back home to Greece, check his instagram
If he wasn't ok he would had not been able to add this video
The biggest cartel is the united States government
@@JohnDoe-ky2qd nah definitely them Mexicans and Latins lmao
Excellent Videos.
Bad weather.
Please stay inside your homes, and have alternate heat etc to stay warm. Do not fly in the winter.
All homeless MUST be HOUSED and FED. DO NOT DRIVE! Put cars in parking garages before the storms. The upper level parking garages are better. Celebrate your Xmas in warm weather, and ZOOM from inside your home
in the winter.
Apesar de la pobreza viven los niños siempre sorien
When I travelled through Nicaragua and some other countrieseg Bolivia I had a Queucha and Aymara phrasebook in my backpack but in most places even in the Amazon they had some Spanish....Spanish is the colonial language after all
In u r every videos one good lesson we r learning in free of cost touring with help of u r videos world. Must come india Hyderabad i will join u.
Mirador bassin dude
There were no cellphones in 2000 when I came landlines but very very few bet none where you were.
im glad you didn't go for the lips the people encouraging you to was weird lol fun video as always!