Guelaguetza Festival in Mexico. The place to go
Mexico… An amazing country with a rich culture, history and beautiful views. A place where modern conveniences and antiquity meet, where you can relax on white beaches or immerse yourself in the life of unique and colorful cities.
Experienced tourists looking for new experiences and unique adventures will find here everything they need for an unforgettable holiday – from luxurious resorts on the Caribbean coast (where you can enjoy the white beaches and gentle sea breeze) to the mysterious history with its Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan.
Mexico is Tulum (Caribbean Ibiza, not otherwise), Mexico City with its colorful walls and buildings, Cancun with the best 5 * hotels, Acapulco, Merida, Campeche and others. These are unique gastronomic experiences and colorful local markets where you can taste real Mexican kitchen. These are bright festivals, which have no analogues anywhere in the world. And today we will tell you about one of them.
On July 23, 2023, you have a great opportunity to visit one of the original festivals called Gelagetsa or “Two Mondays on the Hill”. This is one of the brightest and most significant folklore holidays in Latin America. This festival has a long history connected with the pre-Hispanic past of the region, when the locals would bring gifts to the goddess of corn. Currently, the festival provides an opportunity for the peoples of Oaxaca to show their culture through music, dance, costumes and cuisine. As such, it is a great place to get up close and personal with the country’s past.
Oaxaca is one of the most Indian states in Mexico, where more than 50% of the population belong to different ethnic groups. In colonial times, Christian priests tried to eradicate the tradition of worshiping a pagan goddess, but the tradition still survived and merged with Christianity in the bizarre form of the Gelagetza festival.
The festival starts on Saturday and lasts at least two weeks, including processions, performances, the choice of the queen and national dances. The city also has many stalls and restaurants where you can taste the traditional delicacy.
Raisky Travel Concierge offers an exclusive selection of tailor-made tours for the excellent Guelaguetsa Festival, which will take place this July. We are happy to select for you options for exquisite hotels and prepare a unique excursion program for these days to fascinating places in Mexico, recommend the best restaurants in the area, beaches, exclusive locations, and more.
Contact us to discuss the details and set off on a journey to this hospitable and distinctive country.
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