Spain : The Spanish Culture And Culture In Spain

Medieval Spain started with the arrival of the Visigoths in the late 5th century to the end of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella in the 16th century. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval countries and kingdoms including Galicia, Leon, Castile, Aragon, Navarre, Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, and Granada. These countries all contributed to what has been known as the Spanish language as well as the country itself.

Culture includes religion, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and many other aspects. Food is another main part of culture and that includes how we sit at the table and our dietary needs. Hispanics and Americans are the two largest ethnic groups in America. This means both of these groups had to become accustomed to the culture of one another. One very immense difference and similarity between Hispanics and Americans is food.

Throughout history, as we study Spain we can clearly recognize high and low points in their success. In the fifteen hundreds Spain had no influence on European affairs, Spain essentially vanished out of Europe. However, within one complete century Spain had become not only a leading power but they also had a great sense of effectiveness in Europe. Spain experienced a Golden age with many social, economic, political aspects. On the other hand, within

Spain, a place of majestic artwork and structures that truly embrace and utilize the beauty of its homeland. Not only does Spain offer a stunning scenery, there are other activities that can be experienced whilst in Spain. Spain is home to many isolated and unique structures that testament the engineering wonder that the Roman Empire birthed into the world; such as, The Aqueduct of Segovia and the city of Merida.

The culture of Mexico reflects the country’s complex history and is the result of the gradual blending of native culture with Spanish culture and other immigrant cultures. Mexico’s culture revolves around and is most prominent in music, food, and celebrations. The combination of beliefs and customs creates the unique Mexican culture.

Food is a major part of every culture, some very different and some very similar. American and Spanish cultures are very different because of eating habits, meal times, and how people interact over food. There are several differences between American and Spanish food, but there is one similarity: it brings people closer together like nothing else.

From sandy beaches to rocky mountain ranges, astounding big cities to mosques and gothic cathedrals, vibrant festivals to the theatrical historic bullfights, Spain has about everything. Spain has been the center of culture in Europe for thousands of years. Spain is an astonishing place with rich heritage and lively festivals and art. Spain is not just about the flamenco dancing, bullfights, and the religious festivals, it has so many things to offer. Even Lenny Kravitz the American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer said, “It’s like a dream to come to Spain and stay a for a couple of years and get somebody to teach me Spanish music.” Today I am going to inform you about the well-known features of La Siesta in the Spanish culture, the creative and energetic Flamenco dance, and the historic subculture of Basque.

Mahatma Gandhi once stated that “A nations culture resides in the hearts and souls of its people” This holds evident in the European country of Spain. Spain is a country of long time tradition in which people work hard to continue on with a culture they created long ago. Spain is a very colorfully cultured country with many famous and important traditions one of which is, the art of flamenco dancing.

To begin with holidays and celebrations play a big role in the Hispanic culture and for me as well. For example the Hispanic community has special types of food and drink to go along with a holiday. For instance during Christmas there is a traditional drink called ponche navideño which is a Christmas punch made

Holidays the Hispanic culture does celebrate the most popular holiday like: Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Day, Three Kings Day, and Easter. These holidays are heart of their religion and it due to the government making them a national holiday.

The music many people listen to for example Mariachi bands. Surliest everyone likes Mexican food. Mexican foods are the one out of many things that the United States enjoy. Some Mexican foods that are very popular to many Americans are tacos, hot Cheetos, and tamales. The traditions that the Mexicans brought to the US is El Dia de Los Muertos, El Dia del Los Muertos is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd that day they celebrate the people that have passed away, people go out and they get together some leave the favorite food the person used to love, if they are little they take them their toys that were their favorite.

Some the holidays of the mexican culture include, new years eve, new years day, constitution day, good friday,easter, labor day, cinco de mayo, mothers day, fathers day, independence day, day of the races, day of the day, and christmas day.

The food and eating habits of Spain are unlike any other country in the world. Spain has the longest working week in Europe, which calls for very long working days. The Spaniards call for eating well throughout the day. The eating hours in Spain are loosely defined and restaurants

You can learn a lot about a country based on the music that’s produced there. The music of Spain is rich in both history and culture. Many different musical styles have originated from various locations through Spain such as Flamenco from Andalusia, the Galician bagpipe music from Galicia and the classical guitar music that originated throughout Spain in the early . Spanish music is very diverse and reflects the large cultural differences between regions. The music of Spain has also had a large impact on the music of western cultures.(Music of Spain).

Spain is one of the foreign countries that colonized our country for more than three hundred years. They are the reason why Filipinos experienced suffered, hardship, persecution etc. during their colonization. But the Spanish had also contributes good things in our country specially to us Filipinos.