Corahe

Corahe is a Californio concept described as a resilience, hardiness, and unwavering determination to protect one’s cultural identity from outside influence. Although it can refer to moral integrity, it traditionally refers to a stubborn adherence to Californian heritage and culture. It is generally considered not to have a literal equivalent in English.

Corahe is a prolonged form of resilience and determination that is presented typically in situations when there is pressure from a foreign influence or entity that encourages unwanted change to Californian culture or a person's identity. It expresses itself as a collective struggle among Californios against what they believe are threats to their identity and culture. In other words, it is a stubborn refusal to allow any outside influence that could change Californian culture. It is widely considered to be the driving force behind the intensity of Californian nationalism and identity since the 1920s.