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International Mariachi Festival
Guadalajara and surrounding
Culture, Traditions, Folklore
Culture, Traditions, Folklore

“City of mountains”, “city of roses”, the homeland of tequila, the most Mexican city of the country... it is all about amazing Guadalajara. But this city became truly famous because of Mexican folk music. 

The first mariachi appeared in the middle of the 19th century. These were strolling musicians who sang at weddings, christening, birthdays, and funerals. Mexicans do not forget about music even during sad events. They are singing and dancing. Mariachi wore hats made of maize straw and sandals of palm tree bast. Songs and instruments were given to sons from fathers. But once, the president of Mexico José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori noticed the singers. They instantly became popular and were singing in palaces. At that time, the luxurious costumes of the musicians appeared, and instruments were invented. Court composers were writing music for them.

 Today, to enjoy this beautiful music, you need to visit the International Mariachi Festival. Each fall, on a holiday of the patroness of Maria Cecilia, Guadalajara meets the best music groups of Mexico and other countries in the world. Hundreds of singers and musicians gather at Plaza de Los Mariachis. Energy music is heard on all the streets and squares of the city these days.

The festival opens with a colorful costume parade of all its participants along the central streets of Guadalajara. They wear colorful costumes, gowns, sombrero of incredible sizes, wakero boots with silver spurs. Mariachi is a true symbol of the national culture of Mexico. Concerts and dance shows take place at all venues in the city. More than five hundred musicians play there at the same time. 

Address: Calle Álvaro Obregón 23, San Juan de Dios

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