¡Hoy es jueves jovial! (Today is jovial Thursday!)
La fecha es el primero (1st) de junio del año dos mil veintitrés. (The date is June 1, 2023.)
¡Celebremos La Guelaguetza! (Let’s celebrate Guelaguetza!)
¿Qué es La Guelaguetza? (What is Guelaguetza?) La Guelaguetza (Zapotec for “reciprocal exchange of gifts and services”) is a celebration of Oaxaca’s indigenous cultures. In the tradition of community sharing, performers often give away traditional food, handicrafts, sombreros, and other items. It’s also referred to as La Fiesta Máxima, “The Ultimate Celebration.”
¿Dónde tiene lugar? (Where does it take place?) La Guelaguetza takes place in Oaxaca City and other towns in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
¿Cuándo tiene lugar? (When does it take place?) La Guelaguetza takes place yearly in July.
¿Cuáles son las características? (What are the features?) Features of La Guelaguetza include:
| conciertos | (concerts) |
| festivales de comida | (food festivals) |
| desfiles | (parades) |
Learn more details about events that will be held at this year’s Guelaguetza on this página (page).
¡Que tengas un jueves juntado! (May you have a joined Thursday!)
L. A. Feliz