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LOGGER'S SHEET  147

LOGGER: Andrew Connors
REEL NUMBER: 8  
STAGE: AFS Centennial
DATE: 7/2/88  
PRESENTOR: Charles Camp
GROUP NAME: Hispanic American Folklore
REGION/STYLE:

PERFORMER(S)  INSTRUMENT/OCCUPATION
Norma Cantu, Folklorist, Laredo, Texas
Teresita Gonzalez, Matachina dancer & costume maker, Laredo, TX

CONTENTS
1. C. Camp: Intro
2. N. Cantu: "Hispanic-American" nature of folklore of this group; 1755 Laredo founded; discusses history and introduction of Matachines into community
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4. Other Hispanic arts in area; Colcha derived from France, through Mexico; Northern Migration of Chicanos [[crossed-out]] and [[/crossed-out]] includes traditions such as Quadalupe celebration through all areas of U.S.; other traditions such as matachines are more local and do not travel as readily as other customs such as Guacamole
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7. T. Gonzalez: Describes Matachine  celebration, costume, procession, mass for "Santa Cruz" Holy Cross; preparation of food, time donated by participants
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9. Public question (from Pualani Kanahele) about blending of Native American and Spanish aspects into celebration
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11. C. Camp: Nature of folk festival
12. N Cantu: Compares Salvador Cross celebration w/ Laredo Traditions (Salvador Tradition is featured today in Washington, D.C. area today)
13. T. Gonzalez: Ensuring continuing popularity of Matachine celebration w/ younger members of Laredo Catholic Community

Question (from P. Kahahele) about other important celebrations Answer:
Washington's Birthday is the other big festival attracting wide visitation.
Question about noisemakers on costumes and music during dance
Question: Any state, federal, or local agencies recording these traditions?
N. Cantu: "Yes, I have recorded the celebrations
Question: "Will there be any music at this stage."
C. Camp explains narrative stage