In 1810, women wore long dresses and mantillas over their heads while men wore suits and top hats. Some popular dances were gato, pericón and zamba. Traditional dishes included locro, pastelitos and empanadas. People sold goods like candles, empanadas, milk and brooms in the streets.

1. Customs and Traditions
in 1810
By Juan, Lucas and Bautista
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2. Women wore long dresses and
mantillas over
their heads and men wore
suits ans top hats.

3. Some typical dances were ‘gato’,
‘pericón’ and ‘zamba’.

4. There were really tasty dishes
like locro, pastelitos and
empanadas.

5. People sold candles,
empanadas, milk,
brooms,etc.in the streets.