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12/23/2009 - 12/23/2009Festival of the Radishes
Oaxaca,
Mexico
Known as 'Fiesta de los Rabanos' in Mexican, this unusual event in Oaxaca celebrates the wonderful world of radish sculptures. The humble vegetable is nipped, tucked, shaved and carved into all manner of things ranging from flowers and animals to saints and full-blown nativity scenes. Prizes for the most original piece ensure that standards are high with all works going on display in the Zocalo. And if the sculpted radishes are not enough for you, there is also live music and traditional dancing displays. And there are plenty of food stalls selling authentic Mexican dishes including bunuelos - deliciously sweet syrup-coated doughnuts.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Dance
, Spectacle
, Exhibitions
, Music
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Zocalo
The Zocalo is the historic center of Oaxaca and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oaxaca, Mexico
Getting there:
Foot: the Zocalo is well signposted and is in the centre of the city.
Contact Information:
Mexico Tourist Office
22nd Floor
Insurgentes sur 800
Colonia del Valle
Mexico City
03100
Mexico
Telephone: +52 (0)1 5687 0567.
Website: www.visitmexico.com
