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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 3. 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 5. 6. 7. T. Gonzalez: Describes Matachine celebration, costume, procession, mass for "Santa Cruz" Holy Cross; preparation of food, time donated by participants 8. 9. Public question (from Pualani Kanahele) about blending of Native American and Spanish aspects into celebration 10. 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