It is a community gathering in which a couple stomps on the trough and, according to their creativity and taste, they add sounds and movements. The participants express their joy by dancing around while waiting their turn to go up. 

The men start by clearing the way, the women arrive with their nets and the party begins with the chilena "Arriba piedra parada". The rhythm of the drums reminds us of our African roots, calling for fun. El baile del toro, Arenita azul, La Cucurú and El pescador are some of the pieces that complement the fandango.  

Sonia Vargas Benítez

Artistic director of AMAUNAM

Fandango de Artesa de Río Grande

Group | Oaxaca