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Maya Mam Festival 2022 (Oakland)

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Saturday, June 25, 2022 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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Event Details

Join us for a day-long celebration of Oakland’s Mayan & Mam communities and their vibrant culture.

* Enjoy live music on the marimba, Guatemala’s national instrument and a symbol of pride and resistance there
* Marvel at traditional dance performances by the Maya Mam Cultural Exchange
* Savor delicious, homemade Guatemalan food and drinks
* Watch the premiere of a new theater-work “The Origin of Corn”
* Learn about indigenous Mam tribes from Todos Santos Cuchumatan, San Juan Atitan, Santiago Chimaltenango, and San Pedro Necta
* Take a spin on the dancefloor at the dance party

Presented by Peralta Hacienda Historical Park

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free
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