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ICH inventory: [Spanish/English](https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/32023.pdf) ## Decision Inscription: [11\.COM 10.b.22](https://ich.unesco.org/en/decisions/11.COM/10.B.22) ## Periodic reporting *The report on the implementation of the Convention, due by States Parties every 6 years, includes a section on the elements inscribed on the Representative List. [Read more on periodic reports](https://ich.unesco.org/en/periodic-reporting-00460).* # Charrería, equestrian tradition in Mexico [Mexico](https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/mexico-MX) Your browser is not supported by this application. Please use recent versions of browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari to access 'Dive' interfaces. Inscribed in 2016 ([11\.COM](https://ich.unesco.org/index.php?pg=00840)) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity [ *play\_arrow*](https://ich.unesco.org/en/video/36588?include=film_inc.php&id=36588&width=700&call=film) **© Yossadara Tejeida, 2011** Charrería is a traditional practice of livestock herding communities in Mexico. It was initially used to help herders managing livestock from different estates better coexist. Techniques were then passed on to younger generations within families. These days, purpose-built charrería associations and schools assist in continuing transmission of the tradition, also considered a sport, by training members of the community, including up to competition level. Various categories of charrería performed in front of an audience are called charreadas. Charreadas give spectators an opportunity to see livestock herding skills, for example roping and reining using wild mares and bulls. Trained herders demonstrate their abilities on foot or horseback while dressed in traditional costume that features a wide-brimmed hat for a charro (male herder) and a colourful shawl for a charra (female herder). The outfits, as well as equipment required for the practice, like saddles and spurs, are designed and produced by local artisans, forming additional components of the traditional practice. Charrería is considered an important aspect of the identity of bearer communties and their cultural heritage. Practitioners also see the tradition as a way of transferring to younger generations important social values, such as respect and equality for people in the community. [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09771) © Janet Jarman [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09772) © Janet Jarman, 2007 [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09773) © Janet Jarman [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09774) © Janet Jarman [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09775) © Janet Jarman [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09776) © Janet Jarman [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09777) © Janet Jarman, 2007 [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09778) © Janet Jarman, 2011 [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=09779) © Janet Jarman [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/photo-pop-up-00973?photoID=10045) © Janet Jarman ### Concepts 1. 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[Mexico](https://ich.unesco.org/en/state/mexico-MX) Inscribed in 2016 ([11\.COM](https://ich.unesco.org/index.php?pg=00840)) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity [](https://ich.unesco.org/en/video/36588?include=film_inc.php&id=36588&width=700&call=film) **© Yossadara Tejeida, 2011** Charrería is a traditional practice of livestock herding communities in Mexico. It was initially used to help herders managing livestock from different estates better coexist. Techniques were then passed on to younger generations within families. These days, purpose-built charrería associations and schools assist in continuing transmission of the tradition, also considered a sport, by training members of the community, including up to competition level. Various categories of charrería performed in front of an audience are called charreadas. Charreadas give spectators an opportunity to see livestock herding skills, for example roping and reining using wild mares and bulls. Trained herders demonstrate their abilities on foot or horseback while dressed in traditional costume that features a wide-brimmed hat for a charro (male herder) and a colourful shawl for a charra (female herder). The outfits, as well as equipment required for the practice, like saddles and spurs, are designed and produced by local artisans, forming additional components of the traditional practice. Charrería is considered an important aspect of the identity of bearer communties and their cultural heritage. Practitioners also see the tradition as a way of transferring to younger generations important social values, such as respect and equality for people in the community.