      charro is a term referring to a traditional horseman from mexico, originating in the central-western regions primarily in the states of jalisco, zacatecas, durango, chihuahua, aguascalientes, and sinaloa. the mexican terms vaquero and ranchero (cowboy and rancher) are similar to the charro but different in culture, etiquette, mannerism, clothing, tradition and social status. the traditional mexican charro is known for colorful clothing and participating in coleadero y charreada, a specific type of mexican rodeo. the charreada is the national sport in mexico, and is regulated by the federaciÃ³n mexicana de charrerÃ­a. in spain, a charro is a native of the province of salamanca, especially in the area of alba de tormes, vitigudino, ciudad rodrigo and ledesma.charro in the diccionario de la real academia espaÃ±ola. it's likely that the mexican charro tradition derived from spanish horsemen who came from salamanca and settled in jalisco. ==other uses== the "charro film" was a genre of the golden age of mexican cinema between 1935 and 1959, and probably played a large role in popularizing the charro, akin to what occurred with the advent of the american western. the most notable charro stars were josÃ© alfredo jimÃ©nez, pedro infante, jorge negrete, antonio aguilar, and tito guizar. ==modern day == in both mexican and us states such as california, texas, illinois, zacatecas, durango, jalisco, charros participate in tournaments to show off their skill either in team competition charreada, or in individual competition such as el coleadero. these events are practiced in a lienzo charro. the lienzo charro can also become a circle used for bull riding. some decades ago charros in mexico were permitted to carry guns. in conformity with current law, the charro must be fully suited and be a full pledged member of mexico's federaciÃ³n mexicana de charrerÃ­a. ==see also== *charro days *sombrero *sombrero festival ==references== ==external links==  *[http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/events/event.aspx?id=127 arte en la charerria: the artisanship of mexican equestr
Charreada Horse-related_professions_and_professionals Mexican_culture National_symbols_of_Mexico Pastoralists Sport_in_Mexico