Guelagueza en Oregon

775 SE 10th Ave,Hillsboro OR 97123

06 August, 2022

Description

​La Guelaguetza, is an annual indigenous cultural event . What is la Guelaguetza? ​La Guelaguetza, is an annual indigenous cultural event in Mexico that takes place in the city of Oaxaca, as well as in nearby villages. The celebration centers on traditional dancing and includes parades complete with indigenous walking bands, native food, and statewide artisanal crafts such as pre colonization-style textiles. Each traditional clothing (traje) and dance usually has a local indigenous historical and cultural meaning. Although the celebration is now an important tourist attraction, it also retains deep cultural importance for the people of the state and is important for the continuing survival of indigenous culture. Please join us in celebrating La Guelaguetza en Oregon.