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Culture & Traditions

Fascinating insights into the festivals, customs, art, and vibrant lifestyles across Hispanic nations

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Why is the April Fair in May this year?

In 2014, Seville's famous April Fair will be held in May. Why is this? We'll tell you what factors are taken into account in the calendar for this celebration.

04/09/20142 min
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Guernica by Picasso: Meaning, History and Symbolism Explained

Guernica by Picasso: Meaning, History and Symbolism Explained

02/16/20143 min
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Love, the Spanish way

In the Spanish literature there are many types of love present. Discover some examples of the Spanish way to love!

02/14/20146 min
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Patron Saints Festival Málaga: Traditions Explained

Patron Saints Festival Málaga: Traditions Explained

02/03/20142 min
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Alfredo Landa: Career and Legacy

Alfredo Landa: Career and Legacy

12/31/20133 min
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Fernando de Rojas: La Celestina and Its Importance

Fernando de Rojas: La Celestina and Its Importance

11/30/20134 min
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The first Thanksgiving Celebration was Spanish

It is good to know that we also had a part to play in a celebration that, through the expansion of a country’s culture, is known well beyond its borders.

11/28/20133 min
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Jorge Luis Borges: Stories and Philosophical Themes

Jorge Luis Borges: Stories and Philosophical Themes

11/14/20132 min
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Famous Spanish Actors in Cinema and Hollywood

Famous Spanish Actors in Cinema and Hollywood

10/29/20134 min

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