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Refranes: Spanish Proverbs
To understand Spanish culture and the way Spaniards think and act, there aren't more revealing things than proverbs, refranes in Spanish. <img href="/library/img/from_about.gif" width=110 height=11>

Spanish Traditions
Spain is a country full of traditions and fiestas which have its origins in the beginning of our history. Join us and learn the Spanish way of life. <img href="/library/img/from_about.gif" width=110 height=11>

Holy Year in Santiago de Compostela
Get familiar with this millenary tradition with the best Internet resources.

San Fermín
Find out the <i>fiestas</i> that captivated Hemingway.

The Bulls
An introduction to one of Spain's stereotypes with selected links.

Celebrations
Pictures of famous Spanish celebrations and fiestas.

Fiestas & Folklore
All About Spain has put together some of the most genuine fiestas in its site. The nice thing is that you can select a city and see what fiestas are held there.

San Fermin-KUKUXUMUSU
Hemingway was amazed when he discovered this ancient tradition in the 30's. This is a superb site with a great design which explains to foreigners what San Fermines are: its music, tricks if you're running in front of the bulls, the traditions of the feast... All these details make you want to take a plane an go to Pamplona for the 7th of July. High quality photos!

La Tomatina
Information on this courious fiesta.

Xacobeo
For more than one thousand years people from all over Spain and Europe have been coming to Santiago on foot and along the way, pilgrims think about Life, God, Death and all those profound questions that human beings wonder about.

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