Somos Cultura Viva · We Are Living Culture

Oaxaca en Utah

Valles Centrales

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

Cultural image representing Valles Centrales

The Eight Regions Challenge

Valles Centrales

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

Somos Cultura Viva

Meet the Valles Centrales region

The 2026 source document presents the Chinas Oaxaqueñas, Ejutla de Crespo, and the Danza de la Pluma. Bright satin or handmade cotton skirts, embroidered blouses, scarves, black shawls, filigree jewelry, braided ribbons, flower-filled baskets, and the handmade feather headdress carry the color and artistry of Valles Centrales.

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