honorable mention
Emma Lozano mexico
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Mexican traditions
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entry description
indigenous cultural event in Mexico that takes place in the city of Oaxaca, the celebration centers around traditional costumed dancing in gender separated groups and includes parades complete with indigenous walking bands, native food, and statewide artisanal crafts such as Pre-Hispanic-style textiles. Each costume, or traje, and dance usually has a local indigenous historical and cultural meaning. Although the celebration is now an important tourist attraction, it also retains deep cultural importance for the peoples of the state and is important for the survival of these cultures.back to gallery