Thank you to everyone who made Amaranth Day such a huge success!
On November 16th, Amaranth Day was held for the ninth consecutive year and for the seventh time in Oaxaca City. Over 10,000 members of the public joined us for a day of celebration, dialog, and, of course, delicious amaranth-based foods and products. More than 250 amaranth producers and transformers participated from 30 communities in the Central Valleys and Mixteca region, selling a wide variety of amaranth-based products, other agroecologically-cultivated produce, and artisanal goods.
Our roundtable discussion on food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture was moderated by Social anthropologist Fernando Soberanes. We are grateful to the Santiago Suchiquiltongo folk dance group and the Magdalena Apasco Children’s Dance Workshop for leading our calenda throughout the streets of downtown Oaxaca!
We were proud to inaugurate a live cooking show that featured traditional cooks from both Valles Centrales and the Mixteca working with chefs from Hierba Dulce, Expendio Tradición, Las Quince Letras, and Los Danzantes.
As always, our children’s area was a highlight for participating families with amaranth treats, creative activities, and play with the ASARO Artist Collective.
A huge thanks to our sponsors, Casa Oaxaca, Alfredo Harp Helú Foundation, and Fondo Ventura for their support in producing this event as well as their collaborations throughout the year in promoting food sovereignty and community empowerment.
Amaranth Day is always a special opportunity for our communities to come together and to share their knowledge as well as their delicious foods! We will see you next year on October 3rd in Plaza de la Danza to celebrate again!
