Enjoy all the dancing, but attend this presentation to go deeper into the history and traditions of the event. Your experience of the Guelaguetza will be enhanced by learning the traditions and historical events which undergird the current experience.

Speaker Bios:

Eric Ramírez and his family are part of the Zapotec community of Oaxaca. Eric has taken it upon himself to learn the history and traditions of this event which is of such importance to his community. Eric will be joined by other members of his community in the presentation.

Erika Alvarado is part of the leadership for Tlacolula’s Guelaguetza activities.