Introduction to Spanish Culture Spanish Culture There are

Introduction to Spanish Culture

Spanish Culture �There are many important things to learn about other cultures. �There are many similarities in Spanish culture that can be compared to American culture like soccer. �However, it is still very different. �Instead of some activities like baseball and football in America, they have bullfights and flamenco dancing.

Bullfighting • In Spain, bullfighting is called Corrida de Toros, which means running of the bulls. • Corrida de Toros is a very important part of Spanish Culture • In Traditional Spanish bullfighting, there are 3 matadors. • Each matador fights 2 bulls • The movement of the matadors is much like a dance in order to avoid the bull when it charges

Holidays �During the American “Easter”, Spain celebrates a holiday called Semana de Santas. �The celebration lasts for an entire week full of parties (fiestas), parades, and music. �Christmas in Spain is very similar to how we celebrate Christmas in America. �They celebrate on Christmas Eve with their families including dinners and gifts

Food �Spaniards eat a lot of tapas, which are similar to the American appetizer. �Tapa dishes include cheese, fish, eggs, vegetable dishes, and pastries. �They go to tapas bars to socialize and enjoy their Mediterranean cuisine.

Flamenco Dancing �http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 vx 6 g. Wu u 98 Y �Flamenco dancing is considered an art in Spain. �There are three parts to this form of dance: dancing, singing, and the guitar. �The ladies wear dresses that are extravagant, long and layered so that it moves with the dancer.

Soccer �In Spain, soccer is actually called football. �This sport is very important to the Spanish culture. �They watch it like we watch American football. �The Spanish team, Real Madrid, won the world cup in 2010.

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