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A ''lienzo charro'' is an
arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...
where charros hold the events of '' charreada'', ''coleadero'' and
jaripeo Jaripeo () refers to a form of bull riding practiced mainly in central and southern Mexico. It developed in the 16th century and originally involved riding fighting bulls to the death, but later evolved to where contestants attempt to ride buck ...
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Charro Days
Handbook of Texas Online, Texas State Historical Association. Accessed October 2011. Rodeo">American rodeo events may also take place at a lienzo charro. A ''lienzo'' has two areas: one and a second, circular area in diameter. ''Charreada'' is a team competition in which teams go head-to-head to win points in different competitions. The team with the most points at the end wins. The ''coleadero'', also known as the ''torneo de colas'', is a multi- or single-competitor event in which a mounted ''charro'' throws a bull to the ground by catching its tail, wrapping it under his leg, and making a turn.Andrea Cabello, Rocío Martínez and Montserrat Mata [2002
Art of the Charrería: A Mexican Tradition
Los Angeles: Autry National Center. Accessed October 2011.
The ''lienzo charro'' may be enclosed to accommodate jaripeo competitions, as well as American rodeo events.


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Arte en la Charerria: The Artisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City
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Museum of the American WestCharreria, the symbol of MexicoNacional de Charros (Spanish)Mexican website for charro news (Spanish)"CHARRO USA" U.S. Radio, Magazine and Media News off Charreria (Mexican Rodeo)
*http://www.deportecharro.com Charreada Mexican culture Spanish language Sport in Mexico Sports originating in Mexico Pastoralists National symbols of Mexico