Maya Mam Festival 2022

Start: Saturday, June 25, 2022 11:00AM
End: Saturday, June 25, 2022 6:00PM

Join us for a day-long celebration of Oakland's Mayan & Mam communities and their vibrant culture. * Enjoy live music on the marimba, Guatemala's national instrument and a symbol of pride and resistance there * Marvel at traditional dance performances by the Maya Mam Cultural Exchange * Savor delicious, homemade Guatemalan food and drinks * Watch the premiere of a new theater-work "The Origin of Corn" * Learn about indigenous Mam tribes from Todos Santos Cuchumatan, San Juan Atitan, Santiago Chimaltenango, and San Pedro Necta * Take a spin on the dancefloor at the dance party Free http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=feusbecab&oeidk=a07ej8ffn36e026ea66