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UTRGV celebrated the 10th annual Charreada Wednesday on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. The event featured different kinds of entertainment to celebrate the sisterhood between the two cities of Matamoros and Brownsville.
“The Charreada event is one of the most welcomed and beloved traditions for the Brownsville community,” said Erin Ferrell, UTRGV Student Activities program coordinator.
Ferrell added she thinks cultural events such as this take her “back home” and may remind people of their families living in Mexico.
The event featured dance performances by UTRGV’s Ballet Folklórico Titzalán, the Brownsville Early College High School Dancing Stars and OK Corral, with dancing horses. Live music performances included DJ Novaxx, Revo Live Band and Mariachi 7 Leguas.
“I loved the event,” said Mariely Morales, a psychology junior. “I thought it was very well set up and organized. I loved all the activities they had, especially seeing the animals.”
John Cowen, Brownsville mayor, and Henry LeVrier, president of Charro Days Fiesta also attended and spoke at the event.
“For nearly nine decades, Charro Days has honored the friendship between Brownsville and our sister city of Matamoros while celebrating the culture and traditions that define our community,” Cowen wrote in a Wednesday Facebook post. “Thank you to UTRGV, our community partners, and everyone who helped make today’s celebration possible.”
Edgar Villarreal, a nursing senior and a Student Union student assistant, said the music, food and customs represent the culture of Charro Days well.
“I think we can express our culture really well during these dates,” Villarreal said.
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Karla Hernandez/THE RIDER
Karla Hernandez/THE RIDER
Karla Hernandez/THE RIDER
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Mariajose Garza/THE RIDER
Mariajose Garza/THE RIDER
Mariajose Garza/THE RIDER
Mariajose Garza/THE RIDER
