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Spanish Festivals
Festival lovers enjoy Spain, as it seems there is always an interesting one to see, such as a festival celebrating the season, a saint, a particular region or a religious holiday. In Brunol, in Valencia, ‘La Tomatina’ is not to be missed. Taking place in late August, this yearly tomato fight dates back to 1945 — [...]
Continue reading...Spanish Culture and Traditions
24. August 2009
Spain has a rich and proud history with inputs from many cultures, including the ancient Roman and Muslim influences. Regional variations are noticeable in the history, language, and cuisine of Spain. Many dialects and regional languages can be heard throughout the country. Castellano, or Castillian, is the main language. Catalan is used in the north, [...]
Continue reading...The Alhambra Palace, Granada
28. June 2009
Granada’s Alhambra Palace One of the most historic sites in all of Spain is the Alhambra Palace. This palace, which is found in the city of Granada, is a historic site that was vital to the North African Moors. It is also noted for its impressive architecture and design. This fortress was built in the middle part [...]
Continue reading...Music of Spain
21. August 2008
Spanish music is considered to be synonymous to that with Flamenco, popularly known as Andalusian music genre. Contrary to believes of the local people this form of music is not very popular outside the region itself. Some of the other forms of folk music are popular in areas which include Castile, Valencia, Catalonia, Asturias, Galicia, [...]
Continue reading...Spanish Culture
14. August 2008
The Spanish culture is greatly influenced by the Roman period. The ancient Romans have left a great impact on the religion and the language of Spain. However, there are several other elements that have affected the history and the culture of the country. The Muslims lived in Spain for a considerably long time as well, and [...]
Continue reading...Fiesta in Valencia-Las Fallas
13. August 2008
Every nation has a specialty of its own. From country to country there are lots of things which you can only find in as single place. For example, if you want to enjoy all the Catholic festivals then Italy is the place, if you want to have a blast at Halloween then USA is the [...]
Continue reading...Spanish Culture
24. July 2008
Intro Spain is a country which has engulfed so many things in it that exploring it is an impossible task. This European country is the world’s most popular tourist destination. There are many things which make it so popular among the tourists like the bullfights, Flamenco, amazing beaches and lovely sunshine. However, there is a lot [...]
Continue reading...Travel to travel
10. July 2008
Bullfighting in Spain Bullfighting is an integral part of the Spanish culture, and this explains why you will find bullrings almost everywhere in Spain. However, bullfighting has been a controversial issue, since it involves the killing of bull, and nearly 24,000 bulls are killed in Spain each year, for bullfighting; but the fact that the Spanish [...]
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