Calabaceados is originated in Baja California from the farm ranchers. it is the newest form of folkloric dancing from Mexico established in the Baja California  Norte is known as the evil stepchild of Mexico because it used to be part of California therefore there are many English speaking Mexicans that live there. Calabaceados represent the ranches and all the animals that reside there. It is an energetic, competitive dance that uses the movements of goats, ducks, chickens, horses, pigs and all the other animals. The yelling is a representation of challenge and encouragement as they clearly represent the farm animals.