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Lienzo Charro
A ''lienzo charro'' is an arena 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 ....Teresa Palomo Acosta 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 [2002Art of the Charrería: A Mexican Tradit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, and may be covered by a roof. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the lowest point, allowing maximum visibility. Arenas are usually designed to accommodate a multitude of spectators. Background The word derives from Latin ', a particularly fine-grained sand that covered the floor of ancient arenas such as the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, to absorb blood.. The term ''arena'' is sometimes used as a synonym for a very large venue such as Pasadena's Rose Bowl, but such a facility is typically called a ''stadium'', especially if it does not have a roof. The use of one term over the other has mostly to do with the type of event. Football (be it association, rugby, gridiron, Australian rules, or Gaelic) is typically played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charros
Charro has several meanings, but it generally refers to Mexican horse riders, who maintain traditional dress, such as some form of sombrero, which in Mexican Spanish are called ''sombrero de charro'' (a charro's hat). The charros could also be thought of as old Mexican cowboys who dress like such, although more modern dress is now seen on those who still work the ranches (''rancheros''). See also, '' vaquero''. Also old Mexican outlaws, bandits, revolutionaries, bounty hunters, and gunmen who wore similar dress are also called ''charro''. The traditional ''charro'' competition '' charreada'' (similar to a rodeo) has become the official sport of Mexico and maintains traditional rules and regulations in effect from colonial times up to the Mexican Revolution. Etymology The word ''charro'' (syn. ''charrar, charra'') is first documented in Spain in the book “Vocabulario de refranes y frases proverbiales” published in 1627 by Gonzalo Correas as a synonym of dumb or stupid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
