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Las Serenatas Serenades Nowadays, Mexicans have an incredibly romantic way of expressing their love: las serenatas. The boyfriend waits patiently for the sun to go down. Then in the town's plaza he hires a group of mariachis or a trio of singers with guitars, and goes to his girlfriend's house. There, on the street, under his loved one's window, they all start to sing the most romantic and heartfelt songs. The purpose of the serenata is to wakeup the girlfriend, with songs that will touch her heart. The girl wakes up, but lets the musicians play two or three songs before looking out of her window, while her boyfriend anxiously awaits. At last the girl appears on her balcony, or window, which signifies that she is pleased, and approves of her boyfriend's serenade. (You can be sure that no woman can resist such a sweet expression of love). There will follow more romantic songs, and the boy, satisfied with his success will even sing while the musicians play. If the parents of the girlfriend approve, they could even invite him in, and chat for a little while. In the meantime, the neighbors ,that don't play any part in this romance, will try to go back to sleep, while nostalgically remembering the serenades of their youth.
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