Interviewer
Christina Duran
Project
El Paso Folklore (English 3374)
Summary of Interview
Cynthia Martinez talks about growing up in a Mexican household that was surrounded with Mexican traditions, such as preparing tamales for the holidays. Seeing and learning from her grandmother at a young age inspired her to later on continue the traditions of making tamales and sell them to local families. She mentions how continuing to make tamales with the same recipe that was taught to her at a young age helps her remember her grandmother and that her memory will always live on through tamales when preparing and eating them with family during the holidays. How she prepares and makes tamales for her family and orders are mentioned, and even shares some of the recipe. Some of her favorite memories of a tamalda are mentioned, and how her family celebrates the holidays. She reminds us as listeners how cultural traditions are important to continue, and she hopes her family will later on continue that tradition’s she was once taught.
Date of Interview
11-10-2025
Length of Interview
30 mintues
Listen to the Interview
Tape Number
No. 1804
Transcript Number
No. 1804
Interview Number
1804
Terms of Use
Open
Recommended Citation
Interview with Cynthia Martinez by Christina Duran, 2025, "Interview No. 1804," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.
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