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Spanish, Spanish : Spanish And The Spanish Language

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Have you ever wondered where the language, Spanish, originated from? Spain or España, of course! España is home to many beautiful sceneries, and a variety of historical heritages. To have the fullest experience of its vibrant culture, nestled in Europe between Portugal and the Mediterranean Sea, it is even recommended to have an extended stay. The unique way of life, makes España’s distinctive qualities such as its siestas, celebratory food, and artistry engaging and colorful.
Uniquely, the Spanish way of life is extremely relaxed and easygoing. España contains a very hot climate, so the locals stay inside during the hours of 2pm to 7pm, and spend their days in two parts: one part in the morning, and one in the late afternoon to avoid the bright, beating sun. Just like old times, it is customary for the people to take afternoon siestas (Rosenberg). One grand example of this laid back lifestyle is the event La Tomatina, where thousands of people all over España throw tomatoes at each other! Another scandalous, but dangerous event is the Running of the Bulls. Besides stereotyped bullfighting, the Running of the Bulls is also another popular tradition, it is when which brave souls run with a stampede of Bulls! These festival is not just about the bulls or throwing fruit, but of local get togethers, and celebrating with friends and family. Also, like Rick Steves describes, “[Spain is] Like a grandpa bouncing a baby on his knee… ,” it is all about the interaction between the young and the old. Other cultural aspects that might shock the rest of the fast pace world are late night eating, and partying into the morning. You can also find people resting on beaches, and living vicariously into the night (Kepnes). España’s vibrant culture contains many variations wherever one visits, but its calming atmosphere is present everywhere. The vast colors and flavors of food are shown in almost every aspect of España’s signature dishes. Tapas are small dishes that have a punch of flavor; they are served as a snack, and are found usually in bars. Paella is another coastal dish, that is made of a variety meats, rice, and fish. The flavors come to life with every bite of this meal, and usually each chef has

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