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Folk costume, traditional dress, traditional attire or folk attire, is clothing associated with a particular ethnic group, nation or region, and is an expression of cultural, religious or national identity. If the clothing is that of an ethnic group, it may also be called ethnic clothing or ethnic dress.
A charro or charra outfit or suit (traje de charro, in Spanish) [1] is a style of dress originating in Mexico and based on the clothing of a type of horseman, the charro. The style of clothing is often associated with charreada participants, mariachi music performers, Mexican history, and celebration in festivals. The charro outfit is one that ...
A woman dancing folklórico in the traditional dress of Jalisco. In the state of Jalisco, its Jarabe Tapatio, or "hat dance", while the son and El baile de los sonajeros are famous dances which accompany the mariachi; one of the most popular songs is "El Son de la Negra" (1940). The state of Guerrero is known for its sintesis and tixtla.
Meat dress of Lady Gaga, worn at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards; Pink dress of Marilyn Monroe, worn in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Red dress of Julia Roberts, worn in the 1990 film Pretty Woman; Union Jack dress, worn by Geri Halliwell at the Brit Awards 1997; White dress of Marilyn Monroe, worn in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch [2]
Huapango dance Sinaloa Carnival of the Ballet Aztlan in Ottawa, Canada.. Mexican folk dance is an uneven synthesis of different cultural traditions. Its historical roots is the synthesis of indigenous, European and African cultural influences but it continues to evolves with influences from modern pop culture. [8]
The number of Concheros grew, especially among the working class in certain major Mexican cities, but it also meant that the dance began to change in meaning from a religious rite to a cultural spectacle, included in the repertoire of Mexican folk dance and even featured in a number of films during Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema.
The traje de flamenca ("flamenco outfit") or traje de gitana [1] ("Gitana outfit") is the dress traditionally worn by women at Ferias (festivals) in Andalusia, Spain. There are two forms: one worn by dancers and the other worn as a day dress. The day dress is body-hugging to mid-thigh, and then continues in multiple layers of ruffles to the ankle.
Nordic bunad and folk dress on Faroe Islands stamps. In Norway in the postwar era, especially in more recent times, it is common, but by no means mandatory, to wear bunad at various celebrations such as: folk dances, weddings, baptisms, confirmations, Christmas, graduations and especially the May 17 National Day celebrations.