Overview

• Two sold-out performances of the Octava del Lunes del Cerro on July 28 drew a combined 20,000 spectators to the Auditorio Guelaguetza.
• Governor Salomón Jara Cruz and federal Culture Secretary Claudia Curiel de Icaza led dignitaries in praising the festival’s peaceful atmosphere and Oaxaca’s top-five safety ranking.
• Tourism Secretary Saymi Pineda Velasco reported 85% hotel occupancy and over 138,000 visitors, generating about 614 million pesos in regional economic impact.
• Sixteen indigenous cultures and the Afro-Mexican community showcased prehispanic-rooted music, dance and attire in a celebration of Oaxaca’s ethnic diversity.
• Auxiliary events such as a Tianguis Gastronómico, Expo Venta de Alebrijes, Feria del Tejate y el Tamal and a free Rubén Blades concert will sustain celebrations through early August.