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Spanish culture of today has been reinforced by strong
influences of the Roman, Jewish, Moorish and Muslim
cultures that have lend a distinct charm to the culture
of Spain. Each aspect of the Spanish culture-its cuisine,
religions, festivals, language and literature is a living
proof of the myriad influences that make the Spaniards
proud of themselves.
The Spanish skyline is testimony to the rich diversity
of Spain where mosques, cathedrals and synagogues alike
share equal space. The Spanish festivals form an integral
part of Spanish culture for people of all faiths and
the most famous festivals are the Bullring of Pamplona,
the fireworks of Las Fallas in Valencia, the mock battles
of Moros y Cristianos in Alcoy, Semana Santa in all
of Andalucia and the massive Feria de Abril in Seville.
The artistic heritage of Spain is par excellence. With
a range of Spanish artists such as Pablo Picasso, Juan
Gris, Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí leading
the surge of modern paintings, Spanish Art has produced
some wonderful masterpieces. Along with art, Spain boasts
of a rich architectural heritage that leaves the senses
benumbed by their sheer beauty. From the prehistoric
monuments in Minorca in the Balearic Islands, to the
Roman ruins of Mérida and Tarragona, the decorative
Lonja in Sevilla, Mudéjar buildings, Gothic cathedrals,
castles, fantastic modernist monuments and Gaudí's
intricate fabulist sculptures, Spain is proud of them
all.
And how can one forget Spain's greatest contribution
to world music and dance? Spain is known for its Flamenco form of art and
dance. Originating from South of Spain, this flamboyant
folk dance blends song, dance and guitar strings into
perfect passionate rhythms. Indeed the guitar was invented
in Andalusia in 1790's.
The language of Spain also reflects the inherent diversity
of this European country. Even though Spanish is the
official language, there are other languages in Spain
that are highly dominant in parts of the country and
have been officially recognized such as Euskara, Catalan
and Galician. The cuisine of Spain also deserves a mention
for its exotic synthesis of Moorish, Roman and Muslim
influences. Nowadays, olive oil, salads, potatoes and
sausages constitute the staple diet in Spain with some
regions of Spain also favoring the fish.
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