The Suit Charro: traditional elegance and artistic in Vallarta

El Traje Charro, elegancia tradicional y artística en Vallarta

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One of the traditions most deeply rooted and representative of our country is the horseman, whose image identifies us throughout the world, thanks to the elegant lines that characterise his clothing.

The root of this iconic costume is at the time of the Colony, in which were used a few garments similar to those of the inhabitants of Salamanca; and although the Costume of a Mexican Charro received the influences of the horsemen of Andalusia and Navarre. Currently, there are many regional variants that share the same root.

The hat Charro is the piece most easily identifiable of the entire set, and there are numerous styles and designs of great beauty. According to their use for one or the other task suits vary in appearance, some being more colorful than others.

According to the National Association of Charros, Charro suit current to differentiate at least four variants. The fatigues, as its name indicates would be the doctor to perform the daily work. Its colors are less bright, does not have too many ornaments, and is made up of a hat without ornaments, trousers with or without aletón, chaparrera to play with the chair, boots of leather or suede to tie and discrete as well as a belt, and may be used with or without holster of a gun. The suit of media gala, is higher quality and has some ornaments more. The formal dress requires some ornaments, not excessive but fine. Finally, the costume gala is the finest of all and this shows both in their courts and in the accessories.

If you come to Vallarta, you’ll be able to feel part of this tradition and learn more about horsemanship and costumes. This culture has historically one of its origins in the state of Jalisco, so it is very important here, although it is strongly extended and entrenched across the country.

?Dress of a Charro is to dress to Mexico?, say the phrase, and it is very successful! as the proud bearers of this tradition are the ones who best represent the country in front of the world, giving the seal a mexican hallmark.

One of the most evident signs of the influence of the Charro in our popular culture is the permanent tribute to and representation of those who have been subjected to in the film, being personified by names like Pedro Infante, Luis Aguilar, Javier Solís, Tito Guízar, Francisco Avitia, Miguel Aceves Mejía, and the undisputed Jorge Negrete.

Of course the woman also has her place in the rodeo and, while the role of the man is more emphasized due to the own tasks of the field that required more physical strength, they also throw themselves with passion to represent their land and are honored as Queens by the associations.

If you come to Vallarta, you can witness the International Championship Charro, in which you’ll enjoy amazing skills, in a wide variety of categories and disciplines. Here you will see the best of the rodeo in Vallarta.

Without a doubt, the Suit Charro represents an ideal of traditional elegance and artistic, and in Vallarta, you’ll be able to check for yourself.

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