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Semana Santa- Saetas

inter2ling 12/04/2018

“Las Saetas” are mostly improvised popular songs in flamenco style that people sing at Easter, inspired by the images and iconography displayed in the religious parades called “procesiones” Surprisingly, Spanish Easter celebrations don’t focus on celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but commemorate the Passion and Crucifixion instead. Antonio Machado (1875-1939), a Spanish poet from Sevilla, wrote ” La Saeta” in 1914 .  The poem was later included in his book, “Campos de Castilla” (1911).  In 1969, Joan… Semana Santa- Saetas

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Starting 2020 the Spanish way: with 12 grapes and cava

inter2ling 30/12/2016

Grapes, cava and chimes for the Spanish New Year’s Eve Celebrations Throughout the world, it is common practice to start the new year in front of a big clock in the main square, celebrating with champagne after the last chime takes us from the old to the new year.  Spanish people add something between each chime during their celebrations for New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja): they eat 12 grapes, one with each chime of the clock.… Starting 2020 the Spanish way: with 12 grapes and cava

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Spanish Language and 2016 Spain main events with Los Morancos|inter2lingis

inter2ling 28/12/2016

We are going to practice the Spanish language by revisiting the main events that occurred in Spain in 2016. Los Morancos give us their own vision of 2016. 1 Watch their video 2 Lets analyse the events 1 Un año sin gobierno In December 2015, the general elections in Spain didn’t give enough votes to any of the parties to enable them to form a cabinet; after 3 months of negotiations without any positive agreement,… Spanish Language and 2016 Spain main events with Los Morancos|inter2lingis

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