SAN DIEGO — A beloved festival celebrating Oaxacan culture, food, music and traditional dance has been postponed as organizers take precautions amid reports of increased immigration enforcement activity.
Guelaguetza San Diego was scheduled for Sunday at Palomar College in San Marcos. The Coalition of Indigenous Communities of Oaxaca (COCIO), which organizes the annual event, announced the postponement following an emergency meeting.
For more than 20 years, the festival has brought together families from across San Diego County to celebrate the traditions of Oaxaca, a state in southern Mexico. The event honors the state’s eight regions through traditional dances, music and food, while giving younger generations an opportunity to connect with their cultural heritage…