The essentials are the Guitar, trumpet, violin, vihuela and guitar. The guitar provides the rhythmic base, while the trumpet gives brightness and energy. The violin adds an emotional melody, while the guitron, a larger type of acoustic guitar, provides a solid rhythm base. The vihuela, a small five -string guitar, provides a unique and rhythmic sound.
The charro, a Mexican icon who shares roots but tells stories other than Mariachi.Obed Hernandez / Unspash
What is the difference between a charro and a mariachi?
Despite Terms Charro and Mariachi are used interchangeably By society, these present different stories and concepts in their way of representing Mexican culture.
A charro is an expert in the charrería, National Sports par excellence in Mexico; discipline that combines riding and other equestrian activities from livestock. The charro is an emblematic figure of the Mexican ranchera culturemainly associated with the use of large hats, embroidery suits and boots. Which makes it not surprise that your clothing can confuse more than one; However, some of their main differences can notice them in their locker room.
Charros' clothing is more formal than that of a mariachisince that of a charro is designed to carry out equestrian activities. The charro uses jacket and tight pants, adorned with monochromatic embroidery already often complemented with a wide -winged hat, while the mariachi uses short jacket and tight pants with embroidery and vibrant colors, always accompanied by a hat. Mariachis can dress different depending on the region in which they are acting.
The essence of Mariachi that teleports the Mexican anywhere.Xarkamx / Pixabay
So we can say that, although both are extremely emblematic figures for the country and its cultural importance. Each represents roles and symbolize different aspects of homeland culture.
From the January 21, 2020Mariachi was declared by the UNESCO, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Its influence will last in the thread of the history of our country as a symbol of the cultural wealth of Mexico, evoking feelings and touching each fiber of our body, regardless of the far we are from our home and homeland.