Going to Guelaguetza

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Going to Guelaguetza

July 9, 2018 by spixl

Yippee!!! After an “exhaustive” (see news report) selection process that took the Comité de Autenticidad (Committee of Authenticity) to 89 communities throughout the state of Oaxaca, they announced the delegations that will be participating in this year’s Guelaguetza. And, drum roll please, one of the 56 delegations chosen will be Teotitlán del Valle’s Danza de La Pluma Promesa 2016-2018!

I’m so happy for the entire group, many whom I’ve come to know, but especially for Edgar Daniel Ruiz Ruiz (above in red shirt), one of the two dancers blogger buddy Chris and I are sponsoring. He missed out when the group performed at the Guelaguetza two years ago, as he was recovering from surgery and this is his last opportunity — their three-year “act of devotion” to dance for their community ends this year.

The group will be performing at La Guelaguetza on the morning of July 23. If you can’t be up on Cerro del Fortín, it is usually broadcast live on local TV and streamed on the internet. I’ll keep you posted!

The above photos of the Danza de la Pluma Promesa 2016-2018 are from the previously mentioned and recently concluded festival honoring La Preciosa Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo — the most important annual festival in Teotitlán del Valle.

Posted in Celebrations, Culture, Religion, Travel & Tourism | Tagged Danza de la Pluma, danzantes, Doña Marina, Fiesta de la Preciosa Sangre de Cristo, Guelaguetza, Malinche, Mexico, Moctezuma, Oaxaca, photographs, photos, popular travel destinations, Teotitlán del Valle | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on July 9, 2018 at 7:12 pm | Reply Anne Watson

I saw these dancers with their heavy headdresses dance all day in Teotitlan. Their stamina and dedication to the honour they felt in being chosen for the 3 years of performing was astounding. The dancing was beautiful. The church in front of which they danced was historic. And I only came there that day to buy a hand-loomed rug. I got so lucky and they deserve their position in the festival.
- on July 10, 2018 at 7:54 pm | Reply spixl
  
  So glad you were lucky to see the Danza de la Pluma performed in Teotitlán del Valle. The commitment they make is incredibly special.
on July 9, 2018 at 7:27 pm | Reply Ron Milewski and Reina Gatica Lopez

Really special dancing and celebration clothing! Thanks for the wonderful photos!
- on July 10, 2018 at 7:58 pm | Reply spixl
  
  Thank you! Experiencing their commitment is amazing.
on July 9, 2018 at 8:51 pm | Reply Jill

Yay! So glad they were selected! Well deserved.
- on July 10, 2018 at 7:58 pm | Reply spixl
  
  I know; so happy!
on July 10, 2018 at 11:51 am | Reply Alana

Beautiful photos! Wonderful that Teotilán’s danzantes will be at the upcoming Guelaguetza.
- on July 10, 2018 at 8:01 pm | Reply spixl
  
  Thanks Alana. Btw, did you know the dance master, Javier Gutierrez, is related to Porfirio?
on July 10, 2018 at 4:52 pm | Reply Marilyn Albright

Good for them! How would we see this on the internet?
- on July 10, 2018 at 8:04 pm | Reply spixl
  
  I usually get the link from Vive Oaxaca and will post as soon as I know.
on July 11, 2018 at 12:04 am | Reply Eshkie Zachai

Gracias, amiga, Shannon! Love sharing with family and friends in Oregon.Que disfruta mucho!
- on July 11, 2018 at 9:14 am | Reply spixl
  
  You are very welcome, Eshkie. And, thank you for reading and sharing!
on July 11, 2018 at 6:38 pm | Reply Rattles and paddles | View From Casita Colibrí

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