The Guelaguetza

The Guelaguetza is a celebrity that takes place in Oaxaca, Mexico.

One of the main shows takes place in the guelaguetza auditrium, with
capacity for almost 12,000 TWELVE THOUSAND people IMAGEN 4
Is a part of the celebrations about the Virgen Del Carmen and thats why
it is scheduled skedual the two closest mondays after the catholic
holiday of Marias invocation (july 16)
Another name for the festival is Los lunes del Cerro, because the heart of
celebrations is the Fortn Hill
The Word Guelaguetza comes from Zapoteco, and means to
cooperate, in a conception of brotherhood and share nature and life.
In this celebration participate folk groups of the eight regions ryions of
the state: IMAGEN 1

La costa
Caada
Papaloapan
Mixteca
Sierra Sur
Sierra Norte
Valles Centrales
Istmo
Each region ryion presents a sample of their cultural heritage jeritash
through dances that perform to the sound of music and songs their own,
wearing tipical dresses from their respective villages Vlayes. The most
significant example is perhaps the plume dance, which is considered
consder one of the most representative dances of the entire state.
This folk dance is performed by men with large colorful penachos, also
very heavy. Penachos are decorated with small mirrors, and in some
cases, with religious images. IMAGEN 2
Each region has its own band. Of course, live music is played throughout
the evnt. Most are wind bands and play their pieces while the dancers
present the best of their regin IMAGEN 3
When they finished, each group distributes dstribiuts among the public
its "Guelaguetza" composed by objects characteristic of their respective
regions.
COMPETITION
There is a contest where women from each region participate. In this

contest does not seek to reward the beauty or the talent of the
participants, but knowledge of the following topics:
Gastronomy
Ethnicity
Crafts
Traditional holidays
Customs and legends
Id like to go because is a fantastic oportunity to know a Little more of
our traditions and keep it alive.