20 DESTRUCTORES DE MEMO OCAMPO!! JARIPEO EN LA MONUMENTAL DE MORELIA MICHOACAN 2016

20 DESTRUCTIVE BULLS BY MEMO OCAMPO!! JARIPEO AT THE MONUMENTAL ARENA IN MORELIA, MICHOACAN, MEXICO, MARCH 2016 Become a member of this channel to enjoy perks:    / @rojastvlomejordeljaripeo   Jaripeo is a very old Mexican tradition that dates back to pre-Hispanic times, and it consists of riding bulls or wild horses. During pre-Hispanic times, the ancient Mexicans held jaripeos as a form of training for war, since riding bulls and wild horses required great skill and physical strength. With the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico, this tradition merged with Spanish bull-riding customs, giving rise to jaripeos as we know them today. During the 17th and 18th centuries, rodeos became very popular in Mexico, and were held at religious and patron saint festivals. Over time, rodeos have become a very popular activity in many parts of Mexico, especially in the north of the country. Currently, rodeos are held at various celebrations, such as fairs, patron saint festivals, weddings, and other special events. During a rodeo, the rider tries to stay on the bull or wild horse for as long as possible, while the animal tries to throw them to the ground. Bull riding is considered a more dangerous activity than horse riding, as bulls can be more unpredictable and aggressive than horses. Rodeo is considered an art form in Mexico and is highly valued by Mexicans as a display of skill, courage, and dexterity. Today, rodeos remain one of the most popular and deeply rooted traditions in Mexico and continue to be part of Mexican culture and heritage. The jaripeo in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, is a very old tradition and takes place during most of the patron saint festivals in the communities. This is a family activity, as children of all ages attend accompanied by their parents, as well as senior citizens. In fact, these festivals and their jaripeos are highly anticipated events, since in most communities they are held only once a year in their town or small village. Jaripeo today is a blend of Mexican charreadas and American rodeo, resulting in the ranch-style jaripeo. All the riders, foremen, and other participants are trained for this activity, and under no circumstances is it recommended to imitate the acts performed by these professionals. The objective of the video is to document the customs and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the State of Michoacan Mexico and to provide entertainment to people who are familiar with these activities; jaripeo (bull riding) is a secondary topic for the channel.