Event National Cowboy Museum Exhibit Features Mexican Equestrian Culture
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National Cowboy Museum Exhibit Features Mexican Equestrian Culture
The rich traditions and ornate craftsmanship associated with Mexican equestrian culture are the focus of a current exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. Ornate silverwork, elaborate embroidery and majestic saddles are just some of what visitors can see during "Arte en la Charreria: The Artisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture".
The "charro" , or Mexican cowboy, is an important aspect of North American history. Men and women in La Charreria hold events similar to those in American rodeo, but beyond the fancy riding is the pageantry of their costumes and accessories.
Many traditions date back to the 16th century when Spanish settlers brought their ranching practices to the colonies. The gathering of cattle and horses often ended with celebrations attracting people from miles around. At these festivities charros showed off their skills and competed with one another. The competitive horse events are called the "charreada" but the term "charreria" ecompmpasses the entire culture of those events including the costumes, music and food.