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Guelaguetza
DATE: Oct. 5-6
TIME: Saturday 4-9 p.m. | Sunday 4-8 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission
Join us as we revel in Oaxaca’s rich tradition of Guelaguetza. Delight in an explosion of music, dance, culinary wonders and more.
CALENDA
A festive and colorful parade through the Garden
Ottosen Entry Garden | 4:15pm
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Sunset Plaza
Chinas Oaxaquenas | 4:30 p.m.
Sones Mazatecos | 4:45 p.m.
Jarabe Yalalteco | 5 p.m.
Jarabe Ejuteco | 5:15 p.m.
San Antonino- Jarabe del Valle | 5:30 p.m.
Danza de la Pluma | 6:45 p.m.
Performance by Patricia Alcaraz (singer from Oaxaca) | 6 p.m.
Sones Itsmeños | 6:45 p.m.
Flor De Pina | 7 p.m.
Jarabe Mixteco | 7:15 p.m.
Miahuatlan | 7:30 p.m.
Pinotepa | 7:45 p.m.
Sones y Chilenas de Putla de Guerrero | 8 p.m.
FOOD & DRINK | Saturday 4–9 p.m. | Sunday 4–8 p.m.
Available for purchase
Sunset Plaza
Las 15 Salsas Restaurant Oaxaqueño
BAR SERVICE | Saturday 4–9 p.m. | Sunday 4–8 p.m.
Sunset Plaza and Cohn Touring Gathering
Soda and water also available for purchase
SHOP
- Olivia Hernandez Ramirez from San Blas Atempa, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing
- Erica Guadalupe Santiago Méndez from San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Maribel Vásquez Reyes from Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Virginia Pérez Reyes from San Pedro Amuzgos, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Ricarda García Merino from San Juan Colorado, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing
- Nadxieli Guadalupe Santiago Díaz from Juchitan de Zaragoza. Handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Mayela Nayeli Moruaga from San Francisco Ixhuata, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Israel Humberto García Gaytán Pueblos Originarios de Oaxaca. Men handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Elisa Soriano from Villa de Tututepec, Oaxaca. Handcrafted traditional clothing.
- Guelaguetza Artesanias y Productos Oaxaqueños. Pottery, chocolate and mole.
All vendors are cash only. ATM available near admissions.
All Activities and vendors are subject to change. Event is rain or shine. This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes.
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