Category: Traditional Dance
CHILENA MIXTECA
Published by Edwin Sanchez Juarez The clip above showcases a dance style or genre called Chilena. I recorded this clip in June 2022 during the festival “El 24 de Junio” in San Juan Mixtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. According to my research and personal experience coming from a mixteco family, the Chilena Mixteca is a traditional music
CHĂŤLOLO DANCING
According to my research, there are many stories behind the ChĂlolo dancing culture. The ChĂlolo dance goes by different names across the Mixtec region, including regions like Guerrero. Each version has its own unique story. However, the name ChĂlolo is most commonly associated with the Oaxaca region. The ChĂlolos are part of a traditional dance