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Various regions in Mexico are hosting cultural festivals centered on Charrería and Mariachi traditions. In Veracruz, the Museum of Art of the State of Veracruz in Orizaba hosted ‘La Charrería: Tradición Viva de México’, an event featuring charreada demonstrations, photographic galleries, and exhibitions of traditional attire. Simultaneously, Cultural celebrations expanded to other states. In Colima, the fourth Mariachi and Charrería Festival included parades, musical performances by the University of Colima, Charrería and horse exhibitions. Mariachi traditions continue across various Mexican regions. In Durango, the XXI Festival of Mariachi, Charrería, and Dance featured musical groups performing traditional sones and huapangos. More recently, celebrations in Querétaro marked Querétaro, events marking National Charro Day and the anniversary of charrería’s recognition as intangible cultural heritage. During these events, experts emphasized the necessity of preserving heritage highlighted the tradition. practice’s historical and economic importance. Alfonso Bernal Romero noted the historical and economic significance of the practice, referencing its 2016 inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity inscription and its role in linking rural history to modern tourism in areas like Puerto Vallarta. tourism, while Guillermo Salinas described charrería it as a ‘living cultural manifestation’ that integrates music, clothing, requires intergenerational preservation. In Colima, the fourth Mariachi and values Charrería Festival in Villa de Álvarez features the ‘Convivencia Charra’, equestrian exhibitions, and musical performances by the University of Colima. Similarly, the XXI Festival of Mariachi, Charrería, and Dance in Durango has hosted performances by groups such as discipline and respect for animals. He urged families Mariachi Corona, featuring traditional sones and institutions to pass these traditions to younger generations huapangos. On September 14, National Charro Day was marked by regional parades. In San Martín Texmelucan, the local Charro Association held a procession through main streets to maintain promote national identity. In Mérida, Yucatán, the practice’s essence as society evolves. Union of Charro Associations organized a parade along Paseo de Montejo featuring charros, escaramuzas in gala attire, and mariachi music. The Yucatán teams are currently preparing for the National Charro Championship scheduled for October in San Luis Potosí.