La música mariachi es una parte muy famosa y alegre de la cultura mexicana.
Mariachi music is a very famous and joyful part of Mexican culture.
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Learn about the culture of 'Mariachi', traditional bands that fill the streets and restaurants of Mexico with music and passion. Discover their joyful daily lives as they wear special costumes and sing for people's celebrations or confessions.
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Mariachi music is a very famous and joyful part of Mexican culture.
It is a group of musicians who play traditional Mexican songs.
The musicians always wear special clothes called "traje de charro".
This suit includes short jackets, decorated pants, and very big hats.
They play various instruments at the same time, such as guitars, violins, and trumpets.
Mariachi does not only play in big theaters or formal concerts.
It is very common to see these groups in plazas, streets, and restaurants.
Especially at night, Mexican restaurants are filled with music and life.
Often, families or friends pay money to the musicians.
They ask for a specific song to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion.
It is also a very romantic tradition in different parts of the country.
Sometimes, a man brings a group of mariachis to his girlfriend's house.
The purpose is to sing under her window; this custom is called "giving a serenade".
The musicians sing with a lot of passion and all the guests sing together.
For Mexicans, mariachi is the best way to express their emotions and share their joy.