Mexican Traditional Bull-Riding Comes to Middletown, NY

The first ever “jaripeo” in Middletown, N.Y., on March 31, 2024, featured top-level bull riders from the Rancho La Herradura and Escuadrón MG squads. Thousands danced to live music performed by Banda Machos, Banda Maguey, as well as traditional Mexican Duranguense music by Montes de Durango and Patrulla 81.

Photos by Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times