Guadalajara to Host 15th Annual International Mariachi and Charro Festival

Mariachis from all over the world will reunite once again for the 15th Annual International Mariachi and Charro Festival from August 28th to September 7th at the famous Teatro Degollado in Guadalajara, the state of origin and home of Mariachis and Charros in Mexico.

For the past 15 years, Mariachi groups from Mexico and all over the world have united to host a variety of events and to showcase some of the most amazing and entertaining Mariachi music ever heard anywhere, right in the heartland of Mariachi.

Mariachi dates back to the 18th Century in Cocula, Jalisco. Routinely dressed in traditional Charro (Mexico’s take on “cowboy”) and wide-brimmed hats, Mariachis express an eclectic and vibrant music composed with guitars, violins, trumpets, vihuela (five string guitar), and guitarrón (a six-stringed, acoustic, bass guitar).

Ranging from a variety of parades, food, galas, Charro contests and of course the great Mariachi competition, this year’s festival is sure to be one of the best and most important traditional events Mexico has to offer!

For further information about the International Mariachi Festival and/or about Jalisco, please visit: www.mariachi-jalisco.com.mx/index.html