For the fourth consecutive year, Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala, SA (EEGSA) is illuminating Christmas in Guatemala City, Escuintla, and Sacatepéquez with the EEGSA Christmas Lights . More than 300 structures will fill the 10 lighting locations with magic, light, and excitement. Highlights include two monumental displays exceeding 10 meters in height and three semi-monumental displays over 7 meters tall, located in Plaza Berlín and Plaza Central. This year, the EEGSA Christmas Lights are also participating in the City's Christmas Festival. The lights will be switched on November 30, 2024, and will remain on display until January 5, 2025. Specific hours apply: Plaza Berlín will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and the other lighting locations from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

With this deployment, EEGSA seeks to fill the hearts of thousands of Guatemalans in its coverage area with light, joy and tradition.

"Circus" theme in the EEGSA 2024 Christmas Lights

 This year, EEGSA presents 90 new circus-inspired structures , offering a magical experience that will amaze children and adults alike. The grand opening will be on Saturday , November 30th, at Plaza Berlín starting at 6:00 PM. The event will feature an entertainment show by Panchorizo , fireworks, and music by renowned DJ Criss Valdez, who will close the night with a joyful performance.

For those unable to attend, EEGSA will broadcast the event live on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube , bringing the magic of the Christmas lights to every home.

In Plaza Berlín, visitors can enjoy monumental themed structures: the circus tent and the human cannonball. Semi-monumental structures include the acrobats' tree, a hot air balloon, and a popcorn box. There's also a ticket booth, circus entrance, entrance tunnel, a surprise box, jugglers, fire-eaters, mimes, a strongman, clowns, and stilt walkers.

“The circus is a tradition that brings families together in a magical atmosphere. At EEGSA, we offer a show where tradition merges with the innovation of our EEGSA Christmas Lights. We invite everyone to experience this and share it on social media with family and friends, especially on TikTok,” commented Ivette Zambrano, Deputy Manager of Communication and Public Relations at EEGSA.

 A tribute to EEGSA's 130th anniversary

 Since November 22nd, the EEGSA building in Zone 1 has been transformed into a luminous canvas with 10 images that narrate 130 years of history and a vision for the future. These representations reflect EEGSA's legacy, linking its past, present, and future with the culture and the people who drive its development.

The images include:

• The quetzal
• The company's initial resources
• Old machinery
• The coverage departments
• Feats of progress
• Current, renewable and future energies

Inauguration of the EEGSA 2024 Lighting Points

 The 10 lighting points will be switched on on the following dates:

November

• Friday 22nd: Central Plaza, Sagrario Plaza and Administrative Building
• Saturday 30: Berlin Square and Fraijanes

December

• Sunday 1: Antigua and El Manchén (Sacatepéquez)
• Thursday 5: The Model (Escuintla)
• Friday 6: Santa Catarina Pinula
• Saturday 7: Palencia

EEGSA Lighting: Tradition and Innovation

 Since 2021, EEGSA's Christmas lights have created spaces for gathering and joy for Guatemalan families. This project, inspired by a tradition of more than 55 years from its parent company, Grupo EPM, has already seen an investment of over 14 million quetzales, with more than 600 structures that have impacted over 5 million people.

Furthermore, EEGSA generates over 100 direct and indirect jobs each year, supporting installers, electricians, craftspeople, and welders. All the design, construction, and energy used are a gift that EEGSA offers 100% to Guatemalans.

We invite everyone to enjoy the EEGSA 2024 Christmas Lights with their families, and especially to join us on November 30th in Plaza Berlín to experience the magic of the circus. Share your experience on social media with #AlumbradosEEGSA!