UNESCO judges review lists of cultural foods, music, and practices each year. Those that are integral to festivities or events, and are unique to a specific culture over generations are recognized.
Mariachi Music has made the list as one part of Mexico's Intangible Cultural Heritage!
According to UNESCO:
"Mariachi is a traditional Mexican music and a fundamental element of
Mexican culture. Traditional Mariachi groups, made up of two or more
members, wear regional costumes adapted from the charro costume and
interpret a broad repertoire of songs on stringed instruments...The
lyrics of Mariachi songs portray love of the earth, hometown, native
land, religion, nature, fellow countrywomen and the strength of the
country. Learning by ear is the main means of transmission of
traditional Mariachi, and the skill is usually passed down from fathers
to sons and through performance at festive, religious and civil events.
Mariachi music transmits values of respect for the natural heritage of
the regions of Mexico and local history in the Spanish language and the
different Indian languages of Western Mexico."
Here is the full UNESCO judges' review.
A great Mariachi YouTube Video:
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