2024-04-26 21:00:42
The Radio TGW recently inaugurated the Otto René Mansilla Museuma new cultural space that protects the radio legacy of one of the stations oldest radio in Guatemala. You will find everything from the equipment that has been used to old recordings of their transmissions. What a chilero! Here we tell you more about this place, where and from what date you can visit it.
The Otto René Mansilla Museum was inaugurated, which protects the radio legacy of Guatemala
The rich history of the National Radio of Guatemalaalso known as «The Voice of Guatemala»has found a new home in the newly opened Otto René Mansilla Museum. This space will be opening its doors to preserve and share the evolution of radio broadcasting in the country over the years.
As indicated, the inspiration behind this project arose from the observation of how many pieces of transmission equipment and other artifacts were left forgotten in warehouses after being replaced by technological advances. With the intention of rescuing and giving visibility to this invaluable heritage, the idea of providing the national radio with a space dedicated to its history was conceived.
The opening ceremony, held on April 19, transported guests to a bygone era, when a recording was played in which the voice of the Guatemalan writer and Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Miguel Ángel Asturias, could be heard in a recording from 1938.
🟠 #BrevesTGW | In the Sound Library of the OTTO RENÉ MANSILLA Museum, the voice of the Nobel Prize winner in Literature Miguel Ángel Asturias was heard in a broadcast of the Diario del Aire in 1938.@GuatemalaGob @MICIVIguate pic.twitter.com/eMJrrLUTi0
— 📻 Radio TGW (@Radio_TGW) April 19, 2024
The museum is named after Otto René Mansilla, “The Voice of the Coup”, in honor of his exceptional professional career. When visiting the place, visitors will be able to admire a collection of equipment and devices that have been part of radio broadcasting in Guatemala, such as tapes and acetate records. You can also explore the digital music library, where you can listen to old TGW recordings. It should be noted that little by little the amount of digitalized audio in the sound library will increase.
New Mildred Chávez Lunch Theater
The inauguration of the Otto René Mansilla Museum was not the only cultural event of the day. Also presented to the public was Mildred Chávez de Almorza Pocket Theateran intimate space designed to host theatrical shows, conferences and other artistic expressions.
With capacity for 80 people, this theater arose in response to the need to provide a space dedicated to art, where artists and audiences can connect in an intimate and welcoming environment.
Where are you?
If you want to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Guatemalan radio broadcasting, this new space awaits you with open arms on the third level of the National Typography building, 18 calle 6-72 zona 1 in Guatemala City. Starting May 18, during Museum Day, you can explore this new cultural space and discover the magic of radio waves that have marked the country’s history.
Stay tuned for our publications to learn more details about the activity of the Museum Day 2024 in Guatemala!
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