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Roots from the
Past, Colors from the Present: Guelaguetza 2008
As
the Zapotecs did thousands of years ago, today Oaxaca and its people
are proud to continue the strong traditions and important beliefs of the Zapotecan culture: Guelaguetza
2008.
More
than three thousands years ago, the Zapotecs offered
a gift to their gods in exchange for rain needed for their harvest. Today, the
people from Oaxaca
are preparing the modern offer, the gift of perpetuation; the conservation of
the roots and origins of a rich civilization through this meaningful festivity:
Guelaguetza.
If
you visit Oaxaca
in July, you’ll be able to attend some of the Guelaguetza
activities, although the main festivity takes place the last two Mondays of the
month: the 21st and 28th of July.There
are two presentations one at 10 a.m. and the other at 5:00 p.m. each Monday.
This
is a celebration of color, folklore, arts; a festivity that gathers the eight
regions of Oaxaca
to share with the world their dances, traditions, handicrafts and customs.
The
entire month of July has a calendar full of activities, ranging from parades,
folkloric dances, masks exhibits to poetry from Oaxaca and conferences.
This year, the Oaxaca Dance Company will be presenting a special show, “Sandunga”.
Among
some other significant events of this years calendar will be the 2nd annual“Seven
Moles Festival” where you can taste and receive an intensive course on
the flavors and colors of this exquisite traditional Oaxacan
dish.
Guelaguetza 2008 promises
to be a colorful celebration that will represent the essence of a complex and
authentic culture: Oaxaca.
Tickets
are available at Ticketmaster. There is a whole area (section A and B)
designated for national and international attendees. The area C and D is a free
entry section for all the people from Oaxaca
that will want to participate in the festivity.
