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SPAIN. Spanish Culture. Flamenco. Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance created by the Gypsies. This art form includes the following three parts: Cante - the song Baile- the dance Guitarra- the guitar playing. Flamenco.

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  1. SPAIN Spanish Culture

  2. Flamenco • Flamenco is a traditional Spanish dance created by the Gypsies. This art form includes the following three parts: • Cante- the song • Baile- the dance • Guitarra- the guitar playing

  3. Flamenco • This way of dancing originated in Southern Spain in the providence of Andalusia. • Flamenco was performed in singing cafes all over the country.

  4. Flamenco • It began to flourish in the 1700’s and continued to gain popularity threw the 18th and 19th centuries, especially around 1875-1900. • Flamenco consists of all sorts of songs and dances.

  5. Flamenco • One of the most popular dances is called the “Petenera”. It tells a story of a young girl who brings tragedy to herself and village. • Some songs are named after towns. • Granadina (Grenada) • Sevillanas (Seville) • Rodenas (Ronda)

  6. Bullfighting • Bullfighting originated in Andalusia during the 15th century and is performed today. • This was first done as a sacrifice, but now the fight is dedicated to the president.

  7. Bullfighting • A bull in put into an arena with the bullfighter, or Matador, and they battle until the bull is dead. • Many Matador’s have died during the performance.

  8. Bullfighting • The Matador wears a satin outfit called a traje de luces, or suit of lights. • The traje de luces has remained the same since the 18th century.

  9. Bull-Running • Every year in north-eastern Spain the city of Pamplona holds the Festival of San Fermin. This is where the Running of the Bulls takes place. • The Runing of the Bulls takes place every year during the first two weeks of July.

  10. Bull-Running • The first Running of the Bulls took place in 1591, it was a way to move bulls to the arena for bullfighting. • Young men began running in front of the animals in the 1600s for sport.

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