The Jarana
The term jarana, understood as alboroto (great din), refers to the principal dance in Mexico´s Yucatán state.
A veritable illustration of the fusion of oldand new world culture, the Jarana attracts and enchants viewers with the cadence and elegance of its steps, the joyous beat of its music and the solemn mien of the dancers who tap out the rhythm of the music with their feet. The music, always a tremendous din, is typically provided by a jarana orchestra comprised of two clarinets, two trombones, kettledrums and güiro. Mostly regional, the music also mixes in European lyrics and melodies.
Though there is no special costume required to dance the jarana, women usually wear the typical yucatecan huipil. Others wear the gala terno. White shoes and a delicately hand-knitted Santa María shawl complete the dancer´s costume. Traditionally men dress a typical mestizo garb of pants made of duck cloth and a silk or linen guayabera (white shirt), also white, whith a woven palm hat and colorful bandanna peeking out of the front pocket.
One shouldn´t miss the monumental fiestas held during Mardi Grass.
By: María Teresa Mézquita
Este sitio es elaborado por Enlaces y Comunicaciones del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.
en coordinación con El Diario de Yucatán
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