Cuba’s cowboy culture
Crowds gather to watch cowboys, rodeo riders and mariachi bands perform during the 18th International Livestock Fair in Havana, captured by photographer Alexandre Meneghini. The fair lasts for eight days and is attended by more than 200,000 people.
Cowboy Andre Rodriguez, 23, gets ready to perform in the rodeo
Cowboys line up in the ring awaiting their star turn
Competitor Alexis Azeituno, 25, from Guatemala, waits for the gate to open
Ariel Peralta, 25, watches the performances from the ringside
Raul Albeja, 60, removes his cowboy hat for the national anthem
Spectators enjoy the show
Rodeo clowns stay nearby to help protect the rider as the bull-riding event gets under way
A calf falls during the lassoing event
Cowboy Reybe Ramos, 21, salutes one of the judges as he leaves the arena
Youngsters wait to perform
A bull is prepared for the next ride
Mariachi singer Jordani Reyes, 28, centre, relaxes before his band’s performance
Emiliano Flores, 10, from Mexico, watches the cowboys
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