The Mexican sport of charrería has long found a home in Mexican American communities - one SoCal group is keeping its spirit alive.
has long found a home in Mexican American communities. A woman in the sport rides sidesaddle and is known as an"It's like synchronized swimming, but it's in a round arena," said Idoya Bonilla, who shares a love for the sport with her daughter.
"It's just something that is like dear to my heart," said Maribel Gutierrez, who founded Las Azaleas. "I'm 49 years old, I started riding, probably at five, six." They perform and compete in the U.S. and Mexico. This past weekend, they helped raise funds for cancer research at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena.
They wear elaborate dresses inspired by the adelitas, the women who fought in the Mexican Revolution, and they look graceful while executing challenging drills. Still, Gutierrez stresses, there's more to it. "They can move the trucks, trailers, they can move tractors, I mean, just things that come along with it. It's not just getting on the horse and looking beautiful," she said.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Fonovisa Records Unites Rising Corridos Stars in Upcoming Compilation ‘Bélicos Indie’The release features 15 Mexican acts acclaimed as torchbearers of a new style of Mexican music.
Weiterlesen »
Your SoCal Weather Report For Monday, Oct 2.: It's Spooky Season!The National Weather Service warns of upcoming heat ahead, definitely spooky.
Weiterlesen »
MLB Star Justin Upton Puts His SoCal Farmhouse on the Market for $6.8 MillionThe MLB free agent has listed his residence in the Newport Beach community of Dover Shores.
Weiterlesen »
SoCal officials hope to tackle loss of cell service during wildfires, snowstormsLos Angeles officials are working with wireless providers to try to improve communications during emergencies such as wildfires and snowstorms.
Weiterlesen »
70k fentanyl pills seized, 27 arrests made after officials target drug trafficking ring in SoCalMore than 70,000 fentanyl pills were seized and more than two dozen people were arrested after law enforcement cracked down on a drug trafficking organization that targeted Southern California, the California Department of Justice announced Monday.
Weiterlesen »
Video shows driver losing wig, avoiding getting hit by cars during chase in SoCalA driver led police on a multi-county pursuit and narrowly avoided getting hit by cars after running on a freeway while trying to evade officers in Corona.
Weiterlesen »