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Tag: Yerba Mate

Legend of Mate
cultural history ethnobotany folklife folklore folktale legend lore mythology plantlore south america traditions customs religion travel treelore

PARAGUAY: On the origins of MATE

Visiting South America, I was often invited to share a mate, by  friendly and curious people. Having a mate or terere means sharing stories and being part of a deeply cultural ritual.

… PARAGUAY: On the origins of MATE

violeta Parra STORYTELLING CHILE: Violeta Parra
cultural history ethnomusicology festival folk art folk music folk singer folk song folklife folklore ritual south america storytelling traditions customs religion travel

STORYTELLING CHILE: Violeta Parra

Violeta Parra was a folklorist and an ethnomusicologist, a poet, a musician, a painter, a sculptor and a tapestry maker. Above all, however, her work captured Chile’s history, its culture, and its pain.

… STORYTELLING CHILE: Violeta Parra

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TIMELINE: A story of yerba mate

The story of how Yerba Mate was first discovered and then spread through South America is a fascinating tale that includes legends, politics, religion, intrigue, slavery, war and innovation.

… TIMELINE: A story of yerba mate

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