WHOWHO AREARE WE?WE? Languages spoken and varieties in Spain
In Spain there are a lot of different languages, among others Spanish, which is the official language and it’s what all people here speak.
There are some autonomous communities that have an own language and at the same time speak Spanish too. For example:
In Galicia, is spoken gallego.
In Valencia,Cataluña and Islas Baleares, is spoken catalán.
In País Vasco, is spoken euskera. In the other hand, in other autonomous communities, is spoken a variety of languages like
In Andalucía, there is a Spanish dialect called Andaluz is know by us do not pronounce some letters like instead of para nada we say pa’ na’ (for nothing). Capital cities and important cities
MADRID
Madrid is a city of Spain. 3 334 730 people live inside the municipal term of Madrid, the most populated in there. As the capital of Spain, Madrid houses the headquarters of the Government and its Ministries. It is an influential cultural center and has museums of international reference, among which the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía National Art Center Museum stand out. The most important cities of Spain are, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla,Málaga….There are important because, have a traditional food,the people are so friendly and also have a good weather…. SPANISH MUSIC:
What is the origin of the Spanish music The origin of popular music originates from the beginning of the phonographic industry market at the end of the 19th century. Among the first recordings were mainly discs dedicated to folk music. Types of the music spanish: Flamenco: Flamenco is an original art of Andalusia. Especially in Seville, Huelva, Cádiz and Granada. And it has the mixtures of many cultures: Arab, Jewish, Gypsy. Copla: The verses are a type of poem, generally intended to be sung. They are usually composed of four ocatasyllable verses and use colloquial language to deal with everyday life issues. The verses emerged in Spain in the 18th century, as a popular means of communication. Saeta: Originally, it was a prayer out loud to the Virgin Mary or Jesus, asking for help or some grace. Flamenco saetas, the most popular today, have their origin in Andalusian folklore. SPANISH DANCE
ORIGIN OF POPULAR DANCES:
It should be noted that, at the beginning of history, the typical dances of Spain were
given by the manifestations regarding dance rituals, and in this way evolved as part of Spanish culture over the years.
FLAMENCO: It is a Spanish musical genre that developed in Andalusia, especially in areas of Huelva, Cádiz, Seville, as well as in some areas of the Region of Murcia and Extremadura. Its main facets are singing, touching and dancing.
PASODOBLE:The pasodoble is a dance whose origin is located in the military parades. The origin of the pasodoble as a dance dates back to the first half of the 18th century.
JOTA: Some theories say that this dance was born in Valencia, coming from the old Valencian word xotar (rhythmically jumping), which became Spanish as «jota». Feria de Fairs and pilgrimages Albacete (Albacete)
Most of the festivities in Spain are San Lucas based on religious people. Each festivity has its own characteristics that (Jaén) make them special. Between 4 and 7 days
La feria de Romería de la Virgen Abril de la Cabeza (Andújar) (Sevilla) El Rocío (Huelva) HOW DO THE SPANISH GREET CUSTOMS: COSTUMBRES. EACH OTHER?
END OF THE YEAR: CHIMES WITH GRAPES. The most typical way to greet a person
is by giving him two kisses, even if they They usually get together with family and friends to turn on do not know him and they also tend to the television and wait for 12 in the midnight. The most say goodbye to the people in the group typical thing is that for each chime of the clock that marks when they leave by giving another two the beginning of the new year, a grape is put in the mouth, kisses. up to a total of twelve grapes!
THE NAP.
It is very typical after eating, Spanish people lie down TAPAS AND BEERS. on the sofa or in bed and sleep for a little while (this little time depends on the person). The siesta is a It is very common that in the ritual that is performed every day that is possible and afternoon a Spanish person tells you that serves as therapy to rest, relax and stay awake longer at night because… In Spain, and especially in to meet up for "something". That Valencia, the night is lived with intensity! "something" will be to go to a bar and have a beer (cerveza) and some tapas (pinchos). This is the star plan of the Spanish as they practice it every week, regardless of whether it is a weekday. Holidays in Spain
Three favorite destinations are: Andalusia, Levante and Galicia. But we are going to focus on Andalusia.
We usually enjoy summer days on the coast, eating in restaurants on the beach and tasting the typical food of each area. To end the day, it is typical to take a walk “Playa de Zahora”. Cádiz. and eat ice cream.
“Playa de los Muertos”. Almería. School organization
PRE SCHOOL EDUCATION · It's not obligatory. · Courses: SECONDARY SCHOOL 3 years · Obligatory. 4 years · Courses: 5 years First (12 years) Second (13 years) PRIMARY SCHOOL Third (14 years) · Obligatory. Fourth (15 years)
· Courses:
First (6 years) Second (7 years) Third (8 years) Fourth (9 years) Fifth (10 years) Sixth (11 years) Traditional food:
-In this slide we will introduce some examples of typical Spanish food: ·PAELLA: Was born in Valencia between the fifteenth and sixteenth century near Lake Albufera, it was a food of peasants. It is the best known dish in Spain. ·BACALAO AL PIL-PIL: Was born in the Basque Country in the city of Bilbao, in the nineteenth and 18th centuries. ·COCIDO: It is a traditional plate of Madrid. Its origin is unknown but it is likely that the Carthaginians brought it in the 2nd century a.C. The first recipe originated in Madrid in 1607. ·MIGAS: Was born in Aragon, disappeared in the Middle Ages and reappeared in 1611. ·ENSAIMADA: Was born in the Balearic Islands, in the city of Mallorca, but its origin is Arabic since 1909. ·GAZPACHO: Was born in Andalusia, this food was typical among peasants and villagers in the 5th century. ·TORTILLA DE PATATA: Was born in Extremadura in 1798 and its recipe was moved to Navarra in 1835. Stereotypes
In Spain there are many stereotypes that may be false or truly that represent Spanish people. Some stereotypes can be:
1. All Spanish people are bullfighters. 2. Soccer is the national sport. 3. Spanish people are at the beach all day. 4. All Spanish people know how to dance flamenco. 5. Paella is a typical national dish. 6. In Spain there are many bars. 7. We are lazy and take a nap everyday. 8. We live in Madrid and Barcelona. 9. In Spain it is always very hot. Important dates The important dates of Spain are the following:
- January 1st (New Year). - August 15th (Assumption of the Virgin María). - January 6th (Three Wise Men). - October 31st (Halloween). - February 21st (Carnival). - November 1st (All Saints' Day). - March 19th (Father's Day). - December 6th (Spanish Constitution). - First weekend with a full moon in spring: - December 8th (Immaculate Conception). Easter Sunday (end of Holy Week). - December 24th (Christmas Eve). - December 25th (Christmas). - April 5th, 2021 (Easter Monday). - December 31st (New Years Eve). - May 1st (Worker's Festival).
Easter: Semana Santa
One of the most important week in Spain is known as “Semana Santa”. It is a Christian celebration, which represents the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is represented by “pasos” in which you can see the life of Jesus.
The most important days are: “Domingo de Ramos”, “Jueves Santo”, “Viernes Santo” and “Domingo de Resurrección”.
In Andalusia, this week is very typical and well known, as in Sevilla.
In addition, in this week many differents desserts are usually made, “torrijas”, “rosquillos” and “flores”. FUENTES: Wikipedia, Pinterest y Agrupación Musical Santísimo Cristo de Gracia
Christmas
Between December 24th and January 6th , what we know as Christmas, is celebrated throughout Spain. These are days in which happiness, joy and family harmony are sought, above all. December 25th is the Christmas Day, which has its origin in the birth of the Child Jesus according to Catholic tradition. On the other hand, on December 31st, New Year's Eve is celebrated, the farewell to the year that is ending and the welcome of the year to come.
But the festivities do not end here, January 6th is the day of The Three Wise Men. Christmas
December 24th is Christmas Eve, on that night the families gather to have dinner together, and then give their gifts. The next day, the 25th, we get together again to celebrate Christmas Day. At the end of the month, on December 31st, it is New Year's Eve, in which we meet again to celebrate a dinner.
The holidays do not end there. On the night of January 5th, the Three Wise Men visit the houses leaving gifts under the Christmas tree. And the next morning, these are opened and a typical sweet called Roscón de Reyes is eaten. Important monuments
In first place, in Spain there are several important monuments but among them we will highlight the Mosque of Cordoba, the Fountain of the Lions in Granada and the Bullring of Madrid.
The monuments: the Cordoba’s Mosque was created by the Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula when they dominated the Fountain Mosque lands of Al-Andalus, since then it has been maintained and cared for as a Spanish historical monument.
The Fountain of the Lions: it is located in Granada, and it has Islamic and Christian influences. Its construction began in 1377 and was completed years later.
Bullring: the Bullring of Las Ventas in Madrid is the largest bullring in Spain. With 23,798 spectators, it is the third largest Bullring bullring in the world. Its construction began in 1922 and ended in 1929. Festivals (fiestas)
1. Carnival - End on February / beginning on March. 2. The Fallas of Valencia - March. 3. Easter - April. 4. San Fermín- July Carnival
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