In each country there are unique traditions that determine its nature and culture. Speaking of Spain, it is a very colorful country with bright traditions and more than an interesting people. What is the essence of the national traditions and culture of Spain?
Interesting traditions and customs of Spain
- The Spaniards themselves are very cheerful and noisy people, they are known for their temperament. Arriving in Spain for the first time, you will be surprised that the residents of this country are very sincere and open to the guests, they can easily turn to you on the street and start a long conversation. In conversation, the Spaniards are always very expressive, actively use facial expressions and gestures. Anything can be discussed, except politics, the royal family and religion - it's better not to raise these forbidden topics to foreigners. Very friendly attitude of the Spaniards to children - both their own and others.
- In an absolutely incomprehensible way temperamental Spaniards prefer a calm and measured way of life. This is promoted by a tradition such as siesta . At the height of the day, life in Spanish cities and provinces seems to freeze for several hours, when all the residents are resting. But after the sunset begins a stormy nightlife - it's traditional paseo and osseo (walks through the streets and boulevards and conversations in the fresh air).
- In the evening and at night, traditionally in Spain, national holidays are fun. These are national and religious holidays - Christmas, Day of Three Kings, Constitution Day, as well as local, celebrated in different provinces. The latter include the Festival of Fire and the Festival of Tomatoes (in Valencia ), "Moors and Christians" (in Alicante), Goose Day (in the town of Leiketio) and others. Such days are declared a weekend and are very colorful - in cities and villages organize carnivals, festivals with songs, dances and competitions.
- What Spain without bullfighting? Indeed, bullfighting is a truly Spanish spectacle, rooted in the Bronze Age, when the bull was considered a sacred animal. In Spain, bullfighting is considered not so much a cultural tradition as a national sport.
In addition to the bullfight itself, it is also interesting to run from the bulls during the July festival in Pamplona: hundreds of brave young people run ahead of a herd of fighting bulls to tickle the nerves to themselves and the audience. - And, finally, a little about the culinary traditions of Spain. Residents of the Iberian Peninsula prefer to eat fruits and vegetables, seafood, rice, wine. Here in the course of olive oil, herbs and spices (nutmeg, saffron, parsley, rosemary). Also the Spaniards are very fond of all kinds of sauces. And the national dishes of Spanish cuisine are paella, ham and gazpacho ham.