La Guelaguetza Planning Committee and Grupo Folclórico de Poughkeepsie invite you to the Eleventh Annual La Guelaguetza Festival. For the past ten years, El Grupo Folclórico de Poughkeepsie and the La Guelaguetza Planning Committee have presented “La Guelaguetza de Poughkeepsie”, a free event for residents and visitors to experience the rich cultural traditions of Oaxaca, here in the Hudson Valley. Guelaguetza, a Zapotec word meaning “mutual offerings”, is the center of the celebration featuring traditional dancing, music, and colorful costumes with decorated headpieces. Each costume and dance performance reflects a distinct region of Oaxaca, and each dance has a historical
