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21 Cards in this Set
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Describe decorations for parties in Mexico
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Handmade. Long strips of crepe paper folded over eachother @ right angles & stretched open. Paper mache flowers around wire core
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Describe pinata. Where are they available?
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Common @ young peoples parties. Available in stores & markets in Mexico and US.
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How are pinata's made?
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Handmade w/ cardboard, paper mache & layers of colored paper
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What is the pinata filled with? Then, what's done?
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Filled with candy & suspended by rope.
Blindfolded contestants try to break it open w/ a stick to get candy |
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Who performs for many parties in northern Mexico and Mexican American homes?
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Mariachi Bands (8-9 people)
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Describe the outfits worn by Mariachi Bands
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Derived from traditional attire worn by Mexican cowboys (charros)
Large embroidered velvet sombrero. Very expensive |
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What instruments are usually included in a group of mariachis?
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2 trumpets, 4 violins, 1 small guitar (vihuela), 1 standard sized guitar
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Describe guitarron
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Large guitar w/ back faced like a bow. Provides bass sound. Like a cello & help like guitar
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What kind of music do the mariachis usually play? What else?
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trad. form of the son--native to Jalisco. Most play rancheras, boleros huapangos, & corridos, or balads. Also play dance music @ parties ((Tell Stories))
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What do formal social affairs usually include?
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Elaborate decorations, formal dress and live music (<-- always)
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Around what does social life in Mexico and Mexican American communities revolve?
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Informal gatherings @ a friends house
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How is la faria de Malaga celebrated?
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Every August w/ Flamingo dancing, bullfights, theatre, music & food
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When dd the malaguenos first celebrate la feria? Why?
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August 15, 1491. When Fernando & Isabel reconquered Malaga after 700 years of Moorish rule
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What is Sevilla's feria de abril? What happens during feria?
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6-day celebration w/ bullfights, circuses, & flamenco shows. Flamenco parties are held n 100's of booths (casetas) decorated w/ flwers & paper lanterns
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To whom is flamenco music generally attributed?
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Gypsies who settled in Sevilla in the 18th century
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What is the quince anos? What's it mark? Who is the quinceanera?
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15th b-day celeb. Marks entrance to adulthood. B-day girl/party. Not common:Spain. Common:Mexico & Central Amer.
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How can a quince anos party be? What do they all share in common?
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Very lavish/ simple
Family & friends of all ages join together to make it a memorable success |
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What does the quinceanera usually wear?
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White/ pastel wedding like dress
Crown headpiece |
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What religios tradition may be a part of the quince anos?
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Religious service so priest can bless the daughter
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How does the quince anos dance traditionally begin?
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W/ her father & then moves to her escort
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What might some young girls choose instead of a quince anos party?
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Trip or special gift
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