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Alta California in 1834 Part 2: Song and Dance
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المحتوى المقدم من Damian Bacich, Ph.D. and Damian Bacich. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Damian Bacich, Ph.D. and Damian Bacich أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
In this episode, we continue exploring the memoirs of Carlos N. Híjar, who came to Alta California as a young boy in 1834. The episode focuses on daily life in Alta California during the Spanish and Mexican eras, particularly in Santa Barbara. Key points include:
1. Description of popular dances and songs, including details on how they were performed and celebrated.
2. Insights into Catholic feast days and their importance in social life.
3. Discussion of cattle roundups and rodeos at missions, including the process of slaughtering cattle for food.
4. Explanation of washing customs among Californio women, including their use of native plants as soap substitutes.
5. Information on the hide and tallow trade, which was crucial to the economy of Alta California.
6. Details on the relationship between missions and individual rancho owners, including their business practices and treatment of Indian workers.
Carlos' recollections provide a granular view of daily life in Alta California, helping us understand the mindset, customs, and economic activities of the Californios during this period.
Make sure to listen to Part 1 of this series.
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