Book your reservations, if you haven't already, for the Guelaguetza which takes place the last two Mondays in July. The big celebrations are in the stadium overlooking the city, but some of the best times are found just wandering the streets and keeping one's ears in tune with one's surroundings.
The city is filled with dance and you can easily get right in the thick of things. It is one of the best times of year for the city.
Even though the Guelaguetza is a huge tourist draw, one quickly discovers that the oaxaqueños are doing for themselves.
The different regional dances they perform are traditional and the smiles on the faces are all genuine.
For most of the time, Oaxacans are not in love with having their pictures taken. It's the "I'm not here for your entertainment" point of view and should be respected. It is easy to ask permission... or use a telephoto. My time taking pics for newspaper publication gave me great experience as how to deal with different situations. However, for the Guelaguetza, everyone is a willing model.
Book your reservations, if you haven't already, for the Guelaguetza which takes place the last two Mondays in July. The big celebrations are in the stadium overlooking the city, but some of the best times are found just wandering the streets and keeping one's ears in tune with one's surroundings. 
The city is filled with dance and you can easily get right in the thick of things. It is one of the best times of year for the city.
Even though the Guelaguetza is a huge tourist draw, one quickly discovers that the oaxaqueños are doing for themselves. 
The different regional dances they perform are traditional and the smiles on the faces are all genuine.
For most of the time, Oaxacans are not in love with having their pictures taken. It's the "I'm not here for your entertainment" point of view and should be respected. It is easy to ask permission... or use a telephoto. My time taking pics for newspaper publication gave me great experience as how to deal with different situations. However, for the Guelaguetza, everyone is a willing model.
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These real and so authentic local contestants look to me like a flock of birds of paradise descended from heaven...so much beauty, and poise, and soulfulness,and sophistication...Aw!
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