Mariachis mark the Feast of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians

Video. Mariachis mark the Feast of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians

Hundreds of Mexican mariachis celebrated on Tuesday the day of the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia.

Hundreds of Mexican mariachis celebrated on Tuesday the day of the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia.

Mariachi is a type of musical group originally from the city of Guadalajara and usually consists of at least two violins, two trumpets and three guitars.

According to Catholic tradition, Saint Cecilia sang to God as she was being beheaded.