The Salem Public Library has partnered with Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, a nonprofit organization committed to serving the Latinx community, to bring a Charro Attire Exhibit to the Salem community to showcase Latino arts and culture. The Charro Attire Exhibit will feature six mannequins dressed in authentic, handmade Charro Attire which highlights the expression of a custom with a history dating back more than 500 years. “Charrería“ serves as a way of honoring and paying tribute to the way of life of the past.

The Charro Attire Exhibit is designed to highlight the richness of the Latino arts and cultures to build community. Antonio Huerta, Director of Communidad y Herencia Cultural, stated “Practicing charrería in the United States has made me feel connected to my people, my culture, and my homeland. The added benefit of practicing charrería in the United States is the feeling of bringing a part of the Latino cultural history to Mexican Americans, especially to our youth, who might otherwise miss out on learning about this part of their heritage.”

The Charro Attire Exhibit will be on display until March 3. You can view the exhibit by visiting the Salem Public Library at 585 Liberty St SE next to City Hall. The Salem Public Library is open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to experience the regalia, tradition, cultural expression, and art of the Charro Attire.