16. Guatemala

If all you know of the world is the news you see every night, or read on the internet, you could be forgiven for thinking it's a dark, divided place where people live in fear of those with a different religion or skin color to them and will have nothing to do with anyone who doesn't speak their language. And if that's you, then it's very important you see this picture.

It's easy to work out what's going on here - this little Guatemalan girl has taken a liking to a tourist who she's just met. He doesn't speak her language and she doesn't speak his, but she's made him a little posy of flowers. You don't need an interpreter to understand the meaning behind the gesture, and his broad, happy smile coupled with her shy awkwardness make this image a real treasure. You could show this to anybody, anywhere in the world, and they would understand it.

NEXT


Copyright © 2026 CultureHook