THE MATE

TYPICAL HOT DRINK IN THE GRAN CHACO REGION

THE HISTORY

Originally, the infusion of yerba mate was used by the Guarani Indians as an effective remedy against stomach pain and headaches. Tumpawas said, the God of Good, came down to earth to teach the Guarani people to prepare a beverage with an herb that was unknown energy and health.

MANY CHAQUENOS PEOPLE (THAT MEAN NATIVE OF GRAN CHACO REGION) DRINK THE MATE IN THE BREAKFAST AND AFTERNOON TEA

It is called the mate infusion is prepared from leaves of yerba mate, a plant native to South America, these are previously dried, cut and ground for later use

THE REALITY

The sharing of mate is one of the South American symbols for communication of Gran Chaco region in the countries of Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia. Many people have acquired the art of making mate "and each one introduces some variants of their own particular taste

TRADITION OF TOWN PEOPLE

SOMETIMES I DRANK AL ONE IN MY HOUSE OR INVITED FRIENDS

TRADITION OFMY FAMILY CULTURE

DISTANCE STILL NOT FORGET THE CUSTOMS