Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Tuesday, April 7 finishing up presentations

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

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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