spanish culture

Spanish Culture

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The capital of Spain is Madrid.

Some big cities of spain are;MadridBarcelonaValenciaSevillaZaragoza MalagaBilbao

The population of spain is 45.957.671

It’s area is 505.988 km²

The religion of Spain, as everyone knows, is Catholicism, and practically everyone there is a Catholic.

Some historical places

Almudena katedrali church

Prado Museum

Palacio Real

Picasso Museum

Palaza De Cibeles

Palaza De La Independencia

Barcelona’ harbour

Las Ramblas Street

DANCEFlamenco is a traditional dance

of spain

MUSIC

Castanet is the most common traditional instrument

SPORTSBullfighting is an important

national sport in Spain.24,000 bulls are killed each year

Las Ventas Arena

In spain, also team sports are populer such as football, basketball…

Individual sports and motor sports are also important

Food

Cheap, substantial meals as opposed to gourmet

TapasSerrano HamFish delicacies

(Paella)Continental

breakfast, light lunch, late evening meal

FOOD

Paella

Tortilla

Tapas

Flan

Zarzuela

Rioja

Clothing

Today, Spanish traditional clothes are indeed very colorful. Most Spanish citizens dress in their traditional wears for festivals & bullfights. The matadors costume has remained the same over the years.

Conformities

Greetings consist of a handshake and a kiss on both cheeks

Spanish men maintain longer eye contact with females

Life is slow pacedLife begins when the

sun goes down

Siesta

Siesta is very important to have a good lunch with friends or/and relatives.

The real siesta takes place in bed and in pyjamas, but a suitable sofa is also meant if a bed is not available

Timing is very important. A siesta should last between 15-30 minutes not more.

Spanish people don't let anything disturb them. Siesta is quite a serious activity. Some people can't enjoy a siesta without tv or radio. If these kind of things help you to fall asleep, use them.

The best way to wake-up from a siesta is a delicate human voice. If you don't have anybody near, remember to use an alarm clock.

Nightlife

Evenings start with el paseoSpanish life is lived in the streetsStreet cafes and barsNightclubs are the main attraction for

teenagers

Fiestas and Traditions

Each town has their own celebrations

Celebrate national holidays such as Christmas, Easter, All Saint’s Day, ect.

Majority of festivities are religious based

No country on earth is quite as good at enjoying itself as Spain.

Spain’s rich cultural history, traditions, and many regions have brought out fun and original celebrations. Some are of religious nature, others are historical, and all vary in length and style, but one thing remains the same in each: they all take place outdoors with music, fireworks and involve a great deal of lively spirit by the Spanish people.

La tomatina tomato fight

La Tomatina tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia happens every year on the last Wednesday in August though the partying starts earlier in the week.

The event has become one of the highlights on Spain's summer festivals calendar with thousands of people flocking to this little Valencian town for this chaotic event.

The spain’s day

Spain's National Day (Día de la Hispanidad) is celebrated on 12 October. With the advent of democracy in Spain, 12 October, a date that commemorates the discovery of America by Cristobal Colon in 1492, became the National Day of Spain.

Hola — Hello, hi Adiós — GoodbyeCómo estás? — How are you?Muy bien, gracias — Very well,

thank you.Buenos días — good morning Buenas noches — Good night Cómo te llamas? — What's your

name? Me llamo (nombre).— My name

is(name)

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