Chichicastenango is the unoffical capital of the Quiche Mayan Civilization. The Mashenos, the people of Chichi, have managed to remain faithful to most of their cultural and religious traditions. Thursdays and Saturdays are market days and on these two days there is no place more colorful in the world. Unfortunately, things are beginning to change. The men can no longer be seen in traditional clothing. However, fashion styles for the women have remained the same here for at least the past couple of centuries and show no sign of any immediate change. Indigenous cultures around the world have been hit for years with a steady barage of "Married with Children", "The Prince of Bel Air", and "Cops." Video stores are on every corner and so the pull to the faster pace big city has never been greater. Droves of young people are leaving in search of a more prosperous lifestyle. To make things even worse, military service is mandatory for boys at age 18. In order to encourage enlistment, the check of $140 is sent directly to the parents.