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A story of travel, cultural magic and tradition that continues to shine on 6 January. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_KpEo4HPMY[/embed] Have you ever wondered where the special magic of 6 January comes from in the Spanish-speaking world? Why do so many children find gifts under their pillows or next to their...
October 12, 1492 marked the beginning of the most extraordinary encounter between two civilizations that had never had contact. What followed was a series of misunderstandings, mutual surprises, and erroneous perceptions that today, more than 500 years later, seem as fascinating to us as they...
On June 14th at 7:00 p.m., music returns to ELE USAL Strasbourg with a very special concert. After the success of their previous visit, the group La Paloma is back to offer us an evening full of music, history, and emotion. Discover La Paloma La Paloma is...
From March 12 to 18, 2025, Strasbourg will vibrate to the rhythm of Spanish and Latin American cinema thanks to the Festival CinEstrasburgo, an unmissable event for lovers of Hispanic language and culture. Organized in partnership with the Odyssée - RCA association and supported by the...
The Barranquilla Carnival, nicknamed "El Carnaval del Pueblo" (the People's Carnival), is one of Colombia's most important and spectacular cultural events. This annual celebration, typically held in February or early March, attracts millions of visitors from around the world, transforming the city of Barranquilla into...
Today, February 21, 2025, we celebrate International Mother Language Day. This day, established by UNESCO in 1999 and observed since 2000, aims to promote linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide. It also commemorates a tragic event: in 1952, Bangladeshi students were killed while fighting for the...
On February 22, 1819, a diplomatic agreement sealed the fate of Florida: the Adams-Onís Treaty officially transferred it from Spain to the United States. This little-known event marked a turning point in Hispanic-American history, revealing the colonial tensions and geopolitical strategies of the 19th century....
February 12, 1818, marks a crucial moment in the history of Chile and Latin America: the official proclamation of Chile´s Independence. This event, celebrated annually, is inseparable from the Battle of Chacabuco, which took place a year earlier, and the heroic efforts of emblematic figures...
Today marks the anniversary of the birth of one of the most influential Spanish writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries:: Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. At ELE USAL Strasbourg, our Spanish school in Strasbourg, we join this commemoration to bring his life and work...
Introduction: a classic play and a fascinating context On January 24, 1806, Leandro Fernández de Moratín presented "El Sí de las Niñas", a comedy that would leave an indelible mark on the history of Spanish theater. Born in Madrid in 1760, Moratín was an iconic writer, playwright,...
