Somos Cultura Viva · We Are Living Culture

Oaxaca en Utah

Sierra Sur

Oaxaca en Utah celebrates, shares, and carries forward Oaxaca's living cultural heritage through festivals, art, education, food, and community.

Cultural image representing Sierra Sur

The Eight Regions Challenge

Sierra Sur

Discover the clothing, music, dance, and living traditions represented at La Guelaguetza.

Somos Cultura Viva

Meet the Sierra Sur region

The Putla ensemble features a box-style blouse with fine cross-stitch and beadwork, a bright satin underskirt with lace, a silk scarf, filigree jewelry, a headband, and black heeled shoes. The region is also represented by the colorful tiliche carnival costume from Putla de Guerrero.

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