Noche de Rábanos

Night of the Radishes

If you happen to be in Oaxaca on December 23, you won't want to miss this unusual festival. Competitors create scenes using carved radishes. It's a long-standing tradition in Oaxaca, and was started as a formal competition in 1897.

Getting there: Zócalo
Hours: 23 December

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