Somos Cultura Viva · We Are Living Culture

Oaxaca en Utah

Sierra Norte

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

Cultural image representing Sierra Norte

The Eight Regions Challenge

Sierra Norte

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

Somos Cultura Viva

Meet the Sierra Norte region

The 2026 presentation includes clothing from Yalálag, San Melchor Betaza, Tamazulápam, and Tlahuitoltepec. White huipiles, wrap skirts, tassels, woven belts, geometric designs, embroidered shawls, braided hair, leather huaraches, and artisan-made garments express distinct community traditions and worldviews.

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