{"id":41563,"date":"2018-07-03T09:59:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelesboutique.com\/?p=41563"},"modified":"2018-07-04T16:02:50","modified_gmt":"2018-07-04T22:02:50","slug":"41563","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotelesboutique.com\/en\/41563\/","title":{"rendered":"Culture, colors and tradition that must perdure… “Guelaguetza”"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the month of July in Oaxaca de Ju\u00e1rez everything turns into fiesta and color.\u00a0 During two Mondays in the month, the Guelaguetza is the protagonist and offers an unparalleled show to those living there and those who visit this beautiful city.<\/p>\n

We have surely hear about this celebration, source of pride for the Oaxaque\u00f1os.\u00a0 Today I would like to go deeper into the origins and meanings.<\/p>\n

The word Guelaguetza is of Zapotec origin.\u00a0 Its meaning comes from the word \u201ccooperate\u201d; however, it carries within the feeling of brethren amid the Zapotec community, where the objective of showing appreciation for sharing life and being reciprocal with the gifts nature gives away is the true reason to celebrate, besides adoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16 \u2013 this celebrations comes to happen after the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards and the establishment of Christianism).<\/p>\n

Another name given to this festivity in Oaxaca is \u201cMonday of Cerro\u201d, as the main place of celebration is \u201cEl Cerro del Fort\u00edn\u201d, point of arrival of the folkloric groups from the eight regions of Oaxaca, who with their usual passion wear the typical, colorful dresses, filling the place with life and joy.<\/p>\n

\"guelaguetza\"<\/figure>\n

Dances, music and songs form ancestral origin and pre-Hispanic roots make you evoke those ages when human being really appreciated what Mother Nature gave them.\u00a0 It is a feeling that vanishes more and more in these times, thus the importance of the recognition of these celebrations and of their lasting for a long time.<\/p>\n

In 2018 the Guelaguetza celebration will be holding its 86th\u00a0edition on Monday 23 and 30 of July.\u00a0 There is still time for those who have interest in getting to know and live first-hand this marvelous experience, unique in the whole continent.<\/p>\n

Boutique hotels tip:<\/p>\n

Hacienda Los Laureles<\/a>, Oaxaca<\/p>\n

Gastronomy tips to taste:<\/p>\n