On Saturday, July 21, 2007, the Guelaguetza from Putla, Oaxaca came to Ojinaga and performed on the Zocalo Municipal. Click on the photos to see larger size.

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Members of the audience were invited to join the dancing on stage.


The queen of the Guelaguetza of Putla, Oaxaca, 2007 poses for my camera.


One lucky member of the audience got to wear a mask and carried around on the toro - the bull.











Me and my son Bryant Michael posing with one of the dance leaders after the show.


This girl is from my wife's hometown, Jamiltepec, Oaxaca. My mother-in-law knew her grandparents.





This blouse is decorated entirely with fine beadwork.


Dra. Perez tries one of the dancer's hats on her niece.