Charro
A charro is a traditional cowboy of Mexico. In the northern part of Mexico, particularly in that part which was annexed by the United States, the equivalent term was "vaquero".
The traditional charro is known for colorful clothing and participating in charreadas, a type of rodeo. The charreada is the National Sport in Mexico. There are more charros in the state of Jalisco than any other state in Mexico. Jalisco has also won more national championships than any other state.
Other uses
The "charro film" was a genre of the Golden age of the cinema of Mexico.
A "charro suit" or traje de charro is the folkloric costume of the state of Jalisco, and is worn by mariachis, folklórico dancers, and on special occasions requiring formal attire. It is also the folkloric costume of the province of Salamanca in Spain, which inspired the Mexican version.
In Mexican politics and labour economics, a charro is a government-appointed union boss.
External links
- Art of the Charrería at the Museum of the American West
- Charrería from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Charro Days from the Handbook of Texas Online
- San Antonio Charro Association
- Charreria, the symbol of Mexico
- Federación Mexicana de Charrería (Spanish)
- Nacional de Charros (Spanish)
- Official Rulebook (Spanish)
- Mexican website for charro news (Spanish)
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