To discover more about the origins of parang let us return to Spain with Columbus and his joyous mariners in the year 1498 before the start of their third voyage to the Indies. These men come from different regions: Castile, Leon, Extremadura, and most of all Andalusia in the south. We know that theirs is … Continue reading Villancicos, Romances and Coplas
The First Parang
In July of 1498 Christopher Columbus, on his third voyage to the New World, reached an island which he called Trinidad (English: Trinity) and claimed possession of it on behalf of the Spanish Crown. The three hills seen in the south of the island were a reminder that he had vowed to dedicate the first land he reached … Continue reading The First Parang
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