Oaxaca's Guelaguetza festival to be presented in Mexico City

Mexico City residents will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of Oaxaca without traveling to the southern state, as the Guelaguetza festival comes to the Azcapotzalco borough. The event, titled 'EnOaxacate,' promises to bring a taste of Oaxaca's 'fiesta máxima' to the capital.

Scheduled from Friday, July 31, to Sunday, August 2, 'EnOaxacate' will take place at Jardín Hidalgo in Azcapotzalco. This central location in the borough will host a variety of Oaxacan traditions, including performances by representatives of the state's 16 indigenous communities and the Afro-Mexican people.

Attendees can expect to witness traditional dances and music, featuring popular presentations like the Danza de la Pluma, La Sandunga, and Flor de Piña. The event will also include 'megacalendas' – parades with live music and traditional costumes – as well as Oaxacan food stalls offering delicacies such as tlayudas and seven moles, alongside artisan crafts like alebrijes and embroidery.

The 'EnOaxacate' event is timed to follow Oaxaca's own 'Lunes del Cerro' celebrations. Activities will run daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and admission is free, making it an accessible cultural experience for all residents of Mexico City.