Charreria (rodeo) is the national sport and a cultural tradition in Mexico, with multiple events centered around the horse.

As the world marks the Year of the Horse this Chinese New Year, CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock is in Mexico, speaking with Charros about the importance of the sport and why the horse is a crucial animal for Mexican identity.

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