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On October 2025, we gathered in San Francisco, CA in the spirit of Guelaguetza—a Zapotec tradition of reciprocity, mutual support, and joy. Guests were invited to celebrate, sip, learn, and support the preservation of Oaxacan foodways and cultural memory.

Gala-Guetza guests gather, sit and listen to presentations.
Fabiola, founder, greeting a guest at Gala-Guetza.
Gala-Guetza guest offering mezcal to a maguey plant on the altar.
Madrinas and padrino hold trays with mezcal.
Gala-Guetza guests listening attentively.
Gala-Guetza guest sits and watches a poetry video of Alan Palaez on screen.
Two Gala-Guetza guests pose for a photo.
Gala-Guetza guest reading a Soluro bottle.
Gala-Guetza listen attentively to presentations.
Gala-Guetza reading a bottle of Tres Tiempos mezcal.
Tres Tiempos representative standing by his table during Gala-Guetza.
Fabiola, founder, hugging a friend.
Mi Oaxaca team, from left to right: Courtney, Fabiola & Sarai.
Gala-guetza guests mingling in mezcal vendor and food room.
Padrino carrying mezcal and talking with guest.
Gala-guetza guest reading the interactive questions centered around the future.
Gala-guetza guest being welcomed with mezcal from madrina.
A hand holding a shot of mezcal.
Gala-guetza laughing and talking.
Gala-guetza speaking with padrino.
Luis Humberto holding a bottle of his mezcal brand, Soluro.
Volunteers by the silent auction table.
Padrino, madrina, volunteers, Luis Humberto from Soluro and Fabiola, Mi Oaxaca founder, conviviendo.
Portrait of Gala-guetza volunteer smiling by registration desk.
Padrino pouring Soluro mezcal.
Gala-guetza altar: maguey plant, corn, cempasúchil, corn husks, pumpkin, family photos.
Gala-Guetza
Oct
17

Gala-Guetza

Join Us for Mi Oaxaca’s Gala-Guetza!

This fall, we gather in the spirit of Guelaguetza—a Zapotec tradition of reciprocity, mutual support, and joy. Come celebrate, sip, learn, and support the preservation of Oaxacan foodways and cultural memory.

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