"Gene ride across the border to El Sombrero Grande, Estrellita's ranch. Gene learns that the ranch is managed by James Garland (Stephen Dunne), an acquaintance from their days with Monahan's Wild West Show. Gene heads south into Mexico. As Gene approaches the ranch, he comes across a fight between Garland and the rancheros, who rent part of the land. Garland is in the process of forcing them off the property. Gene stops Garland from shooting the unarmed men. Garland offers Gene the job of ranch foreman and tells him that he plans to marry Estrellita. On the way back to"
"San Sombrèro San Sombrèro (subtitled ""A Land of Carnivals, Cocktails and Coups"") is a parody travel guide book examining the eponymous fictional country, described as the birthplace of tinted sunglasses and sequins. This country is set in Central America, and was created by Australian comedic writers Tom Gleisner, Santo Cilauro and Rob Sitch (of ""The D-Generation"" and ""The Panel"" fame). In Spanish, San Sombrèro would be translated into English as ""Saint Hat"", ""San"" being the shortened word for the Spanish word ""santo"" meaning saint, and ""sombrero"" (no accent mark in real-world Spanish) meaning hat. According to the book the ""full"
"connotations. In Mexico, the sombrero associated with the mestizo peasant class was appropriated from an earlier hat introduced by the Spanish colonials during the 18th century. This, in turn, was adapted into the cowboy hat worn by American cowboys after the US Civil War. In 2016, the University of East Anglia prohibited the wearing of sombreros to parties on campus, in the belief that these could offend Mexican students. American Western wear was copied from the work attire of 19th century Mexican Vaqueros, especially the pointed cowboy boots and the guayabera which was adapted into the embroidered Western shirt. The"
"and is based on a drawing by German artist Heiko Müller titled ""Winged Doom"". Many countries also have established accessories. The United States sports a pair of shades, the United Kingdom wears a monocle and a top hat (as does Hong Kong, since it was once a territory of the United Kingdom) and Canada is often seen wearing a coonskin cap. Indonesia is always drawn with either a songkok or Asian conical hat to distinguish it from Poland (given its upside-down flag), with Monaco also distinguishing itself by often being drawn extremely small. Vatican City also regularly wears a mitre."
"these handmade hats are produced by entire Zenú families located in the Departments of Cordoba and Sucre. This iconic symbol of Colombia has been sported by hundreds of personalities, including Pope John Paul II when he visited Colombia in 1986, and former President of the United States Bill Clinton when he visited Cartagena, Colombia in August 2000. Sombrero vueltiao The sombrero vueltiao (Colombian Spanish for ""turned hat"") is a traditional hat from Colombia and one of its symbols. It is made out of ""Gynerium sagittatum"" known locally as ""caña flecha"", a type of cane that grows in the region. The"
"known as ""sombrero"" can be found in South America and Spain, including the ""sombrero calañés, sombrero cordobés"" and ""sombrero de catite"" (Spain)"", sombrero vueltiao"" (Colombia). Many early Texan cowboys adopted the Spanish and Mexican sombrero with its flat crown and wide, flat brim. Also called the these hats came from Spain. The Mexican variation of the sombrero added an even wider brim and a high, conical crown. These are the hats worn by mariachi musicians and Both types of sombreros usually include a or chin strap. In the Western United States, the sombrero had a high conical or cylindrical crown"
"early as the 17th century show day laborers wearing this sort of hat. The style became more widespread in the late 19th and early 20th century. Among the people who have worn the ""sombrero cordobés"" are flamenco vocalist Juanito Valderrama, the rejoneador Antonio Cañero—so identified with the style that the hat is sometimes called a ""cañero""—and the matador Manolete. It can also be seen in the paintings of Julio Romero de Torres. The Beatles, on their visit to Spain, wore it as a symbol of the country. Former football player Finidi George of Real Betis always wore it when celebrating"
"after scoring during his time there. The fictional characters Zorro and Black Hat (from ""Priest"" (2011)) are often depicted wearing this style of hat. Cordovan hat The Cordovan hat (in Spanish, sombrero cordobés) is a traditional hat made in the city of Córdoba, Spain and traditionally worn in a large part of Andalusia. In the Spanish-speaking world outside of Andalusia, the term can simply mean ""wide-brimmed hat"". There are no standard sizes for the ""sombrero cordobés""; the height of the crown can vary from to and the width of the brim can vary from to . The most traditional color"
"Sombrero calañés The sombrero calañés or sombrero de Calañas is a traditional hat made in the municipality of Calañas, province of Huelva, autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is also sometimes called the sombrero castoreño because it is traditionally made from the felt of a beaver (""castor"") or similar animal. The ""sombrero calañés"" has a low conical crown and a brim upturned to the point of rolling over, with a knobby ornamentation at the top of the crown and on one side of the brim. The low crown can be adjusted by a cord. The hat is worn cocked somewhat"
"Sombrero vueltiao The sombrero vueltiao (Colombian Spanish for ""turned hat"") is a traditional hat from Colombia and one of its symbols. It is made out of ""Gynerium sagittatum"" known locally as ""caña flecha"", a type of cane that grows in the region. The word ""vueltiao"" is a Colombian regionalism from the northern Caribbean Region and the area surrounding the Magdalena River basin that originate in the word for ""turn"" or ""lap"" (Spanish ""vuelta""), and arose due to the way the hat is made. The quality of the hat is determined by the number of pairs of fibers braided together to"
"""kufi"", after the skullcap known as ""kufune"". They consider the beret and dreadlocks to be symbols of the biblical covenant of God with his chosen people, the ""black Israelites"". Beret A beret ( or ; ) is a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, usually of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre. Mass production began in 19th-century France and Spain, countries with which it remains associated. Berets are worn as part of the uniform of many military and police units worldwide, as well as by other organisations. Archaeology and art history indicate that headgear similar to the modern"
"recreating their representation of the universe, because weaving brings together knowledge, nature (the fibers), and something substantial, which is the product itself. Weaving both creates and represents their culture. The sombrero vueltiao is a characteristic example of contemporary Zenú weaving. Zenú The Zenú or Sinú is an Amerindian tribe in Colombia, whose ancestral territory comprises the valleys of the Sinu and San Jorge rivers as well as the coast of the Caribbean around the Gulf of Morrosquillo. These lands lie within the departments of Córdoba and Sucre. The Zenú culture existed from about 200 BCE to about 1600 CE, constructing"
"few days later El Sombrerón stopped bothering her. Culturally, the legend advises teenage girls to preserve the collective values of a society. In 1950, El Sombrerón became the subject of the eponymous film, one of the first films shot in Guatemala. El Sombrerón El Sombrerón is a legendary character and one of the most famous legends of Guatemala, told in books and film El Sombrerón is also a bogeyman figure in Mexico. This character is also known with other names, like Tzipitio, the goblin, and sometimes Tzizimite, his main characteristics are always the same: a short man with black dress,"
"Cappello romano A cappello romano (pl. ""cappelli romani""; Italian: """") or saturno (pl. ""saturni""; because its appearance is reminiscent of the ringed planet Saturn) is a hat with a wide, circular brim and a rounded crown worn outdoors in some countries by Catholic clergy, when dressed in a cassock. It is made of either beaver fur or felt, and lined in white silk. Unlike many other articles of clerical clothing, it serves no ceremonial purpose, being primarily a practical item. (The galero is a ceremonial wide brim hat no longer usually worn, though on February 19, 2011, Raymond Cardinal Burke"
"El Sombrerón El Sombrerón is a legendary character and one of the most famous legends of Guatemala, told in books and film El Sombrerón is also a bogeyman figure in Mexico. This character is also known with other names, like Tzipitio, the goblin, and sometimes Tzizimite, his main characteristics are always the same: a short man with black dress, a thick and brilliant belt; he wears a black, large hat and boots that make a lot of noise when he walks. He likes to ride horses and braid their tails and manes. When he cannot find horses, he braids dogs."
"Beret A beret ( or ; ) is a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, usually of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre. Mass production began in 19th-century France and Spain, countries with which it remains associated. Berets are worn as part of the uniform of many military and police units worldwide, as well as by other organisations. Archaeology and art history indicate that headgear similar to the modern beret has been worn since the Bronze Age across Northern Europe and as far south as ancient Crete and Italy, where it was worn by the Minoans, Etruscans and"
"to samba in Brazil). The typical dish of this city is ""mote de queso"" which is a soup with cheese. The city is known for its ""hamacas"" (hammocks) and the ""sombrero vueltiao"" (turned hat), which are both made by the native inhabitants. The ""sombrero vueltiao"" is also as a national symbol of Colombia. The city is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sincelejo. Every January, Sincelejo opens the holiday for ""Fiestas del dulce nombre de Jesús"" (The party of the sweet name of Jesus) which takes place on January 20. The festival begins a few days earlier"
"(Polynesia), frozen Norgborg (Scandinavia), and the miserable Isle of Fogg (North Sea). It also advertises its website's forum, as well as world tours for botanists and golfers, and an opportunity to spend a year in an untouched part of Europe. The book ends with The Jetlag Story. San Sombrèro San Sombrèro (subtitled ""A Land of Carnivals, Cocktails and Coups"") is a parody travel guide book examining the eponymous fictional country, described as the birthplace of tinted sunglasses and sequins. This country is set in Central America, and was created by Australian comedic writers Tom Gleisner, Santo Cilauro and Rob Sitch"
"Cordovan hat The Cordovan hat (in Spanish, sombrero cordobés) is a traditional hat made in the city of Córdoba, Spain and traditionally worn in a large part of Andalusia. In the Spanish-speaking world outside of Andalusia, the term can simply mean ""wide-brimmed hat"". There are no standard sizes for the ""sombrero cordobés""; the height of the crown can vary from to and the width of the brim can vary from to . The most traditional color is black, though other common colors are red, pearl gray, sea green and navy blue. The origin of the style is unclear. Drawings as"
"to a certain extent Spain. Morocco influenced modern day Europe, in several fields, from architecture to agriculture, and the introduction of Moroccan numbers, widely used now in the world. Each region possesses its own uniqueness, contributing to the national culture. Morocco has set among its top priorities the protection of its diversity and the preservation of its cultural heritage. The traditional dress for men and women is called ""djellaba"", a long, loose, hooded garment with full sleeves. For special occasions, men also wear a red cap called a bernousse, more commonly known as a fez. Women wear kaftans decorated with"
"Sceptre of the Armillary The Sceptre of the Armillary, also known as the Sceptre of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and the Algarves (Portuguese: Ceptro Armilar; Ceptro do Reino Unido de Portugal, do Brasil, e dos Algarves), is a piece of the Portuguese Crown Jewels, originally created for the acclamation of King João VI, alongside the Crown of João VI and the Mantle of João VI. The Sceptre of the Armillary was commissioned in 1817 and was made of pure gold, in the workshop of the Royal Jeweler, Dom António Gomes da Silva, in Rio de Janeiro. The Sceptre"
"wearer invulnerable. These are the helmet's attributes in the ""Orlando Innamorato"" and the ""Orlando Furioso"", throughout which poems it is worn by Rinaldo. Francesco Cieco da Ferrara's poem, ""Mambriano"", is about the titular son of Mambrino's sister and his attempt to avenge his uncle. Both the sister and the nephew were invented by Francesco. Cervantes, in his novel ""Don Quixote de la Mancha"", tells us of a barber who was caught in the rain, and to protect his hat clapped his brazen basin on his head. Don Quixote insisted that this basin was the enchanted helmet of the Moorish king."
"Charro outfit A charro or charra outfit or suit (""traje de charro"", in Spanish) is a style of dress originating in Mexico and based on the clothing of a type of horseman, the charro. The style of clothing is often associated with mariachi and ranchera music performers, Mexican history, and celebration in festivals. The charro outfit is one that is associated with Mexico around the world. It is seen as a national emblem and a way to express personal pride in Mexican heritage. Charro outfits can be worn by men or women and have various levels of formality from work-wear"
"Sombrero Festival Sombrero Festival, also known as Sombrero Fest, is a two-nation fiesta and an annual three-day pre-Lenten celebration held in Brownsville, Texas, United States. The grito—a joyous Mexican shout—opens the festivities every year. This festival is a shared heritage celebration between the two border cities of Matamoros, Tamaulipas and Brownsville, Texas. This festival is designed to enhance the spirit of Charro Days, and to add to the festivities. The Sombrero Festival is held in ""Washington Park"" in Brownsville, Texas. The Sombrero Festival, was founded in Brownsville, TX, in 1986 by Danny Loff in order to enhance the spirit of"
"Zorro Zorro (Spanish for ""Fox"") is a fictional character created in 1919 by American pulp writer Johnston McCulley, and appearing in works set in the Pueblo of Los Angeles during the era of Spanish California (1769–1821). He is typically portrayed as a dashing masked vigilante who defends the commoners and indigenous peoples of California against corrupt and tyrannical officials and other villains. His signature all-black costume includes a cape, a hat known as sombrero cordobés, and a mask covering the upper half of his face. In the stories, Zorro has a high bounty on his head, but is too skilled"
"applied to such use. According to Gorius, the umbrella came to Rome from the Etruscans who came to Rome for protection, and certainly it appears not infrequently on Etruscan vases and pottery, as also on later gems and rubies. One gem, figured by Pacudius, shows an umbrella with a bent handle, sloping backwards. Strabo describes a sort of screen or umbrella worn by Spanish women, but this is not like a modern umbrella. The Sanskrit epic Mahabharata (about 4th century BC) relates the following legend: Jamadagni was a skilled bow shooter, and his devoted wife Renuka would always recover each"
"Spaniard cloak The Spaniard cloak or Spanish cloak is a garment typically worn in the Spanish-speaking world, and dates back to the late nineteenth century. It was the garment of priests and traditional Christians. It is called ""Spanish"" or even ""Pañosa,"" being made of cloth, wide flight and with bands of velvet lining revealing colour at the front edges. The cloak is thought to originate from the ""Sagun"", a garment worn by the Celtiberians. Much later the cloak was banned by one of the ministers of Carlos III, triggering the start of the Esquilache riots in the eighteenth century. Richard"
"Pith helmet The pith helmet (Spanish: ""salacot""), also known as the safari helmet, sun helmet, topee, sola topee or topi, is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made of sholapith. Pith helmets were often worn by European travelers and explorers, in the varying climates found in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the tropics, but have also been used in many other contexts. They were routinely issued to European military personnel serving overseas ""in hot climates"" from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. The pith helmet was first worn by Spanish forces during the colonial era of the Spanish East Indies, and was later"
"Montería Montería () is a municipality and city located in northern Colombia and is the capital of the Department of Córdoba. The city is located away from the Caribbean sea, by the Sinú River. The city and region are famous for their distinct cultural heritages, which include a blend of indigenous Zenú Indians, African descendants, colonial Spanish descendants, and more recently, Arab immigrants. The city is home to the Sombrero Vueltiao, a national symbol; and is the home of Porro folklore music. The city has an inland seaport connected to the Caribbean Sea by the Sinú River. The area was"
"Camauro A camauro (from the Latin ""camelaucum"" and from the Greek ""kamelauchion"", meaning ""camel skin hat"") is a cap traditionally worn by the Pope of the Catholic Church. Papal camauros are made from red wool or velvet with white ermine trim, and are usually worn during the winter in place of the ""zucchetto"". Like the ""biretta"" worn by lower clergy and the mortarboard worn by academics, the camauro derives from the academic cap (the ""pileus""), originally worn to protect tonsured clerical heads in the cold season. It is often worn with a red ""mozzetta"". The ""camauro"" has been part of"
"the montera is often decorated with a special design. The ""bulbs"" on the sides of the montera represent the horns of a bull. Montera A montera is the hat traditionally worn by many males and females in the folk costumes of the Iberian peninsula. It has come to name also but not exclusively the ones used by bullfighters, introduced to the event in 1835 by Francisco ""Paquiro"" Montes as accompaniment to the ""traje de luces"", or ""suit of lights"".The montera is quite renowned to bullfighters of Spain, or España. The montera is habitually covered in astrakhan fur with an inner"
"Montera A montera is the hat traditionally worn by many males and females in the folk costumes of the Iberian peninsula. It has come to name also but not exclusively the ones used by bullfighters, introduced to the event in 1835 by Francisco ""Paquiro"" Montes as accompaniment to the ""traje de luces"", or ""suit of lights"".The montera is quite renowned to bullfighters of Spain, or España. The montera is habitually covered in astrakhan fur with an inner lining of velvet. The image of a saint is sometimes printed on the lining as a talisman of good luck. The top of"
"Sombrero Galaxy The Sombrero Galaxy (also known as Messier Object 104, M104 or NGC 4594) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo located from Earth. The galaxy has a diameter of approximately 15kpc (50,000 light-years), 30% the size of the Milky Way. It has a bright nucleus, an unusually large central bulge, and a prominent dust lane in its inclined disk. The dark dust lane and the bulge give this galaxy the appearance of a sombrero. Astronomers initially thought that the halo was small and light, indicative of a spiral galaxy, but the Spitzer Space Telescope found that the"