Joyas Mestizas

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

Count down to the PNW Folklorico Festival!

07/26/2025

This month's edition of Entre Bailes is out! Read it here:

07/24/2025

Joyas was interviewed by KNKX regarding the cancellation of this year’s festival. You can read the full article and listen to the audio segment at the link below.

The nonprofit that puts on the festival said they considered scaling down the festival, but that the risk and potential trauma associated with that risk was too great.

07/02/2025

To our beloved community:

In light of the current political climate, Joyas Mestizas is saddened to announce the cancelation of the 2025 Pacific Northwest Folklórico Festival. We are angry at the ICE raids and racist immigration policies that tear families apart, and in canceling our event we commit to prioritizing the safety of our community. As a community organization born from the 20th-century freedom movements, Joyas Mestizas not only understands the arts as essential to pushing against oppression but recognizes folklorico’s continued existence as a testament to our coming together. While we stand firm in our origins, the urgency of our community’s need for safety and security demands immediate action. This was not an easy decision, and we are deeply grateful to the dancers, sponsors, small businesses, and community connections that supported us in our planning.

With love and service,
Joyas Mestizas

Ante el clima político actual, Joyas Mestizas lamenta anunciar la cancelación del Festival Folklórico del Pacífico Noroeste 2025. Nos duele y nos indigna las de redadas de ICE y las políticas migratorias racistas que desgarran a nuestras familias. Con esta cancelación reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de priorizar la seguridad de nuestra comunidad. Como una organización comunitaria nacida de los movimientos liberatorios del siglo XX, Joyas Mestizas entiende que el arte no solo es esencial para resistir la opresión, sino que el folklórico mismo representa la fuerza de nuestra unión y existencia colectiva. Aunque seguimos firmes en nuestras raíces, la urgencia de brindar seguridad y protección a nuestra comunidad exige acción inmediata. Esta no fue una decisión fácil, y estamos profundamente agradecidas con lxs bailarines, patrocinadores, pequeños negocios y vínculos comunitarios que nos han apoyado en la planificación de este evento.

Con amor y en servicio,
Joyas Mestizas

05/07/2025

GiveBIG is TODAY! there’s still time to make a difference!

Your donation to Joyas Mestizas helps us continue sharing the beauty of Mexican dance and music with our community.

Did you know? Your support helps us produce the Northwest Folklórico Festival, an event that celebrates culture, community, and youth talent across the region.

Give now:

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05/05/2025

GiveBIG Starts Tomorrow!

Tomorrow marks the start of GiveBIG, and there’s no better time to uplift tradition, community, and cultural pride by supporting Joyas Mestizas.

For over 25 years, Joyas Mestizas has empowered youth and families through the beautiful tradition of Mexican dance and music. With every performance, dancers build confidence, discipline, and joy—while preserving the rich beauty of Mexican culture.

Give today!

https://www.wagives.org/organization/Joyas-Mestizas

05/02/2025

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