Oaxaca Gears up for Guelaguetza
The Guelaguetza festival is a colorful celebration of music and dance that takes place in Oaxaca each July and dates back to pre-Columbian times
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After Two-Year Hiatus, Guelaguetza Festival Returns to Oaxaca
By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS After being suspended for two years due to the covid-19 pandemic, the most important traditional festival of Mexico’s central southern state of Oaxaca is set to return this year in all its color and glory starting on Monday, July 8. Now celebrating its 90th year, the Guelaguetza is a two-week extravaganza of music and dance from the various
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Read moreGuelaguetza Set to Start in Oaxaca
Aside from the dance showcases, the festival encompasses a wide variety of events, which build momentum for the culminating Monday performances
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