Last Friday, September 13th, the Pre-Hispanic Music Club of the Nacanu’ Bií Community Centre of the Bií Hioxo wind farm participated in a tour known as “Calenda”, a parade accompanied by music and dance through the main streets of the city.
It is a unique and special celebration in Oaxacan culture, as it allows the community to come together and share their cultural heritage.
Participation in this event was a request made by the urban primary school “Justo Sierra” in the framework of the celebration of its 77th anniversary. This school is located in the Seventh Section and is one of the most important schools in the area due to the number of students completing their studies there each year.
“I am enormously grateful to the Nacanu’ Bií Community Centre for their support and willingness to work with the pre-Hispanic music group. This is the second time you have supported us and the whole school is very happy to work with you, and so I would like to give you some snacks and drinks for the children as a token of our gratitude” – Jesús Piñón Orozco, director of the primary school “Justo Sierra”.
About the Calenda:
The Calenda began at 17:00 at the “5 de septiembre” monument and ended near the Municipal Palace of Juchitán. To the beat of drums, flutes and boxes, the pre-Hispanic music club, made up of 17 children, performed local songs such as “Carreta Guié”, “Son Calenda”, “Burro loco” among others. At the front, two volunteers held the banner that introduced the talented musicians
The route lasted approximately 2 hours and was attended by more than 300 people.
