II. TAMIT AY'ANISH -- BIG DAYS

II. TAMIT AY'ANISH -- BIG DAYS

Ceremonies and traditions

This features the second section of Mulu'wetam, covering 13 stories. The stories cover holidays, ceremonies, fiestas, and other traditional gatherings. 

Items in Collection: 
Acorn Time In Cupa_pg 58-61_Cover.PNG
Community
Pala Cupeño Revitalization Program
Category
Animals, Place, Songs and Dance, Stories, Traditions
Summary
A story in Mulu'wetam: The First People on page 58-61, about how the native Cupa people would collect acorns, to make acorn mush "wíwish, hunt rabbits, and do certain dances. This Acorn time was a yearly tradition, told by Roscinda Nolasquez in the audio.
II. Easter Cupa_pg 60-63_Cover.PNG
Community
Pala Cupeño Revitalization Program, Cupa Cultural Center
Category
History and Current Events, Place, Stories, Traditions
Summary
A recollection in Mulu'wetam: The First People on page 60-63. About the Cupan people, how they would celebrate the Easter holiday at Cupa.
Image 8-31-23 at 10.54 AM.jpg III. The Fiesta of San Francisco at Cupa
Community
Pala Cupeño Revitalization Program, Cupa Cultural Center
Category
History and Current Events, Songs and Dance, Stories, Traditions
Summary
A recollection in the book Mulu'wetam: The First People on page 62-65. The story about the fiesta of San Francisco, where the local neighboring villages would join together to celebrate for three days, singing, dancing, playing instruments, and eating.