Festivals and celebrations Flashcards
Celebracion
Celebration
Tradicion
Tradition
Festividad
Festivity
Origines
Origins
Ritual
Ritual
Patrimonio Cultural
Cultural Heritage
Diversion
Fun
Espiritualidad
Spirituality
La Semana Santa
Holy Week
Dia De los Muertos
Day of the Dead
La Feria de Abril
April Fair
Las Fallas
The Fallas
La Navidad
Christmas
La Fiesta de San Fermín
Running of the Bulls
La Tomatina
Tomato festival
A profoundly religious event in Spain and Latin America, this celebration is marked by devotion and artistry. It includes dramatic processions and symbols that commemorate the Passion of Christ.
La Semana Santa
A unique blend of pre-Columbian traditions and Catholic influence, this celebration honors deceased loved ones. The imagery, symbols, and rituals reflect a positive and celebratory view of death.
El Dia de los Muertos
This lively festival is a celebration of Andalusian culture, with music, dancing, and traditional food and drink. It is a time for socializing, wearing traditional clothing, and enjoying regional customs.
La Feria de Abril
This Valencian festival is famous for its monumental sculptures and vibrant energy. It blends creativity, satire, and tradition, culminating in dramatic bonfires
Las Fallas
Christmas in Spanish-speaking countries emphasizes family gatherings, traditional foods, and religious observances
La Navidad
Held annually in Pamplona, this festival lasts from July 6th to July 14th and is famous for its encierros (bull runs), as well as cultural events, parades, and traditional celebrations. The origins of the festival date back to medieval times, combining religious devotion to Saint Fermin with agricultural traditions related to cattle
La Fiesta de San Fermín
The event begins with a palo jabón (a greased pole) challenge, where participants try to climb the pole to retrieve a ham. Once the ham is retrieved, the tomato fight begins and lasts for approximately one hour. Over 150,000 tomatoes are used during the festival, which are specifically grown for this event. After the fight, streets are cleaned, leaving them spotless due to the acidic nature of tomatoes
La Tomatina
Tomatazo
Tomato Throw
Palo jabon
Greased Pole
Batalla de tomates
Tomato Fight
Participantes
Participants
Ayuntamiento
Town Hall
Camiones de Tomates
Tomato Trucks
Limpiar las calles
Cleaning the Streets
Zumo de Tomate
Tomato Juice
Normas del festival
Festival Rules
Encierro
Bull Run
Chupinazo
Ceremonial Rockets
Mozos
The Runners participating in the Bull Run
Toros Bravos
Fighting Bulls
Plaza de Toros
Bullring
Corridas de Toros
Bullfights
La faja roja
Red Cloth
El panuelo rojo
Red neckerchief
Callejon
The Alley leading to the Bullring
Villancicos
Christmas Carols
Belen
Nativity Scene (The Birth of Christ)
Turron
Almond Nougat
La misa del gallo
Midnight Mass
Los Reyes Magos
The 3 Wise Men
Fallas
Large Sculptures
Ninots
Smaller Sculptures
La Crema
Burning of the Sculptures
Mascletas
Firecracker
Polvora
Gunpowder
Artistas falleros
The Sculptors
Casetas
Decorated Tents
Farolillos
Paper Lanterns
Flamenco
Traditional Spanish Dance/Music
Rebujito
A Spanish Drink which is Sherry mixed with Soda
Paseos de caballos
Horse Parades
Peinetas
Decorative Combs
Trajes de corto
Traditional Outfits worn by Men during the Festival
Calacas
Skeleton Figurines
Pan de muerto
Special Bread made for the Festival
Altar de muertos
The Altar where the photos of dead people are kept
Copal
The Incense used in the rituals
Papel Picado
Decorative Paper Cutouts
Veladoras
Prayer Candles
Comida tipica
Traditional Food
Pasos Procesionales
Processional Floats
Cofradias
Brotherhoods or Fraternities
Penitentes
Penitents
La pasión de Cristo
The Passion of Christ
Saetas
Traditional and Mournful Songs
Costaleros
Float Carriers
Tunicas
Robes worn by Participants
