The beautiful state of Oaxaca is in southwestern Mexico. Due to the mountainous terrain of the state, it’s made it easier to preserve the culture, traditions, and even native languages of different people groups. I learned that there are actually sixteen different indigenous groups of people living in Oaxaca, some only knowing their native language. Zapotec and Mixtec are the two largest indigenous groups, so we learned some of their specific traditions especially as it pertained to designs in textiles.
I visited Oaxaca with my sister and my cousin over Day of the Dead weekend in 2019. The beautiful vibrant colors of the city were breathtaking. It was an amazing time to be in Mexico for a special holiday while learning more about my roots, and the history of a new city. I have plans to return in the summer of 2020, during another time of celebration called the Guelaguetza Festival. I’ll add to the collection with a different perspective of the city, but with the same richness of the Mexican culture.
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