Z a p a t i s t a   F e s t i v a l
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In response to the on-going low-intensity war against the Indigenous peoples of Chiapas and almost 4 years of Zapatista resistance and struggle, the National Commission for Democracy in Mexico and community groups from around L.A  are sponsoring a Zapatista Festival of Resistance from December 10th-January 1st 1998.  Events will include a march, a popular ballot on “The Right to Live in Peace in Chiapas,” cultural events at different locations around L.A., a festival of resistance, benefit concerts, art, poetry, information, dance and much more!

December 10th
Kickoff-March for the Zapatistas from La Plazita Olvera to the Federal Building.
Balloting for the national consultation on “The Right to Live in Peace in Chiapas.”

December 13-14th
Aguascalientes-Celebration of Zapatista and local community resistance at Pomona.  Evening event with live music, art, performances, information, food, posters and t-shirts.

December 19th
Zapatista Posada in Highland Park and Grand Re-Opening of the Popular Resource Center.  Come check out our new space and join the Posada! Music, food, art and more…

December 20-21st
Aguascalientes-Celebration of Zapatista and local community resistance at San Fernando Valley and Texcali in Compton.  Evening events with live music, art, performances, information, food, posters, t-shirts, etc…

December 27-28th
Aguascalientes-Celebration of Zapatista and local community resistance at Pecan Park and Huntington Park.  Evening events with live music, art, performances, information, food, posters, t-shirts, etc…

December 31st-Zapatista Festival Of Resistance
Celebration of 4 years of Zapatista resistance and conscious party from 8pm to 6am.  Live music, DJs, performances, art show, presentations, auction, booths, food, information, vigil, danza, drumming, sunrise ceremony and breakfast.

January 1st
Benefit Concert to Celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Zapatista uprising.
Bands and locations to TBA.

For General Information on the Zapatistas & Festival call the NCDM and PRC at:

Co-Sponsors:  Tonali, Big Frente Zapatista, National Center for Democracy, Liberty and Justice, Texcali, Cal State MECHA, Popular Resource Center, Gente Unida, East L.A. MECHA
 

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