Auditorio Guelaguetza, Theatre building on Fortín Hill, Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico.
The Auditorio Guelaguetza is a performance venue built into a hillside with a semicircular design that curves with the natural slope. This shape ensures good views and sound quality throughout the entire seating area regardless of where you sit.
The building was designed in 1974 by architect Raúl Laguno Corzo to provide a permanent home for the annual Guelaguetza celebrations. This construction transformed the festival from scattered outdoor events into a centralized venue with regular programming.
The name Guelaguetza comes from the Zapotec language and means giving and sharing. During celebrations, the space hosts traditional dances and displays of regional products that reflect the diversity of Oaxacan communities.
The venue sits on Fortín Hill, so reaching it involves climbing uphill from lower parts of the city. Access is easier if you arrive by car or use local transportation options that serve the hillside location.
Inside the building is the installation "2501 Migrantes" made up of thousands of clay figures created by artist Alejandro Santiago. Each small figure represents an Oaxacan migrant and quietly honors the stories of people who left their homes.
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