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Content:
There are products that nourish the body and soul, are present daily and resist
most structural transformations over time. One is maize beer or chicha in the South American
continent. This paper provides a diachronic perspective on the elaboration and consumption of chicha in the lowlands of Bolivia, specifically among the Chiquitanos. This analysis
highlights both alterations and constancy in the ingredients, processing and materialities involved in production of this beverage. Although a diversity of preparation techniques is used
according to the culinary practices and recipes of each ethnic group, there is one important
constant, namely the drink’s gustatory, symbolic and ritual importance. In this way, chicha’s
domestic production and consumption are intimately related to cultural values and practices,
which are decisive for strengthening the community’s identity and well-being.
Content:
Peer Reviewed
In:
Berliner Blätter / Herausgegeben von der Gesellschaft für Ethnographie (GfE) und dem Institut für Europäische Ethnologie der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, : Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2022, ,2022,86, Seiten 123-141
Language:
English
URN:
urn:nbn:de:kobv:11-110-18452/25088-0
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