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COCIO Announces Postponement of Guelaguetza San Diego
The Coalición de Comunidades Indígenas de Oaxaca (COCIO) announces that Guelaguetza San Diego, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Palomar College in San Marcos, has been postponed.
In light of current circumstances affecting our communities across San Diego County, we have made this difficult decision with the well-being of our community members, families, participants, and visitors at the center of our considerations.
Guelaguetza is rooted in reciprocity, collective care, and the relationships that sustain our Indigenous Oaxacan communities. These values guide both our celebration and our responsibility to the people who make it possible.
We recognize that this announcement comes at short notice and understand the disappointment it may bring. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the communities, artisans, vendors, dancers, musicians, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who have dedicated their time and resources to preparing the celebration.
Our commitment to sharing our living cultures and strengthening community connections continues. A new date has been secured and shared internally with the members of our coalition. We are coordinating the remaining details and will announce the rescheduled date through our official communication channels.
Updates will be shared at cocioguelaguetza.com and on Instagram, @guelaguetzasd. We appreciate your help in sharing this announcement with those planning to attend.
Thank you for your understanding, solidarity, and continued support.
Coalition of Indigenous Communities of Oaxaca (COCIO)
Board of Directors
Cuetz G. Rodriguez
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
COCIO anuncia que la Guelaguetza San Diego ha sido pospuesta
La Coalición de Comunidades Indígenas de Oaxaca (COCIO) informa que la Guelaguetza San Diego, programada para el domingo 18 de octubre de 2026 en Palomar College, en San Marcos, ha sido pospuesta.
Ante las circunstancias actuales que afectan a nuestras comunidades en el condado de San Diego, hemos tomado esta difícil decisión, dando prioridad al bienestar de nuestras familias, participantes, visitantes y demás integrantes de la comunidad.
La Guelaguetza tiene sus raíces en la reciprocidad, el cuidado colectivo y los lazos que sostienen a nuestras comunidades indígenas oaxaqueñas. Estos valores guían tanto nuestra celebración como nuestra responsabilidad hacia quienes la hacen posible.
Reconocemos que este anuncio se hace con poca anticipación y comprendemos la decepción que puede causar. Agradecemos de corazón a las comunidades, las y los artesanos, vendedores, danzantes, músicos, voluntarios, organizaciones aliadas y a todas las personas que han dedicado su tiempo y recursos a los preparativos de esta celebración.
Nuestro compromiso de compartir nuestras culturas vivas y fortalecer los lazos comunitarios continúa. Ya se ha asegurado una nueva fecha y se ha compartido internamente con las y los integrantes de nuestra coalición. Estamos coordinando los detalles restantes y anunciaremos la nueva fecha a través de nuestros canales oficiales de comunicación.
Compartiremos las actualizaciones en cocioguelaguetza.com y en Instagram, @guelaguetzasd. Agradecemos su ayuda para hacer llegar este anuncio a quienes tenían previsto asistir.
Gracias por su comprensión, solidaridad y apoyo continuo.
Coalición de Comunidades Indígenas de Oaxaca (COCIO)
Mesa Directiva
Cuetz G. Rodriguez
Media & Community
Members of the media are invited to cover the Guelaguetza and help amplify the voices, artistry, and cultural contributions of the children, youth, families, artists, dancers, and community members who make this celebration possible.
Through the Guelaguetza, COCIO continues its commitment to strengthening the visibility of Indigenous Oaxacan communities and celebrating the cultural and linguistic diversity that enriches San Diego County.
About COCIO
The Coalition of Indigenous Oaxacan Communities (COCIO) is a community-based organization dedicated to strengthening, preserving, and promoting the cultural heritage, traditions, and voices of Indigenous Oaxacan communities in San Diego County.
COCIO works through cultural programming, community collaboration, youth participation, education, and events such as the Guelaguetza to create spaces where Oaxacan traditions can be practiced, shared, and carried forward by future generations.
Learn more: cocioguelaguetza.com
Instagram: @guelaguetzasd
Email: cocio.org@gmail.com