Photos: Mariachi dancers set world record for folk dance in Mexico

Nearly 900 people twirled and stamped their feet to mariachi music in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to set a Guinness record for the world's biggest folk dance. Searing heat failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the men and women, who turned up Saturday in traditional costumes featuring vivid embroidery and bright colours to break the previous record, also set in Guadalajara in 2011, albeit with a more modest turnout of 457 participants.

Updated on: Aug 26, 2019 10:15 AM IST

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A total of 882 people twirled and stamped their feet to Mariachi music in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to set a Guinness record for the world’s biggest folk dance, surpassing the previous record set in the same city eight years ago. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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An aerial view of couples dancing to traditional Mariachi music. The previous record, also set in Guadalajara in 2011 has comprised 457 participants. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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“This new record shows that our traditions are continuing to spread among young people,” Xavier Orendain, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Guadalajara and the event’s organizer, said. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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A Mariachi hat is seen in the air during the 26th Mariachi International Festival. Dancers were required to perform a choreographed routine for at least five minutes without interruption in order to qualify for the record, said Guinness judge Carlos Tapia. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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Their outfits were also rated, he added, with male dancers wearing traditional “charro” suits featuring hats and neckties, while the women wore vibrant dresses, bold jewellery and ribbons in their hair. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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The dancers, who mostly belonged to folk ballet schools, moved to a mix of mariachi standards, dazzling audiences. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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A woman poses as the record seeking couples dance to Mariachi music. “It is impressive to see so much coordination and such a full expression of Mexican culture, it is the best,” spectator Karla Gallardo, 24, said. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)

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Mariachi dancers pose with the Guinness World Record of largest Mexican folk dance in Guadalajara. “Yes, we can!” participants screamed with joy when the Guinness record was announced. (Ulises Ruiz / AFP)