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Every year, as October draws to a close, Mexico fills with marigolds, candles, colourful skulls and altars dedicated to the dead. The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) has become one of the country's most recognisable celebrations, to the point of representing, in the...
A worldwide pandemic, a neutral Spain and a freer press: discover why one of the deadliest outbreaks in history bears a name that does not necessarily reflect where it began. During a Spanish class at university, we asked students which words or images they spontaneously associated...
Why does October 12 have different names across Latin America? From Día de la Raza to Día de la Resistencia Indígena, the names given to this date reveal different ways of interpreting history, shaping collective identity and remembering the past. In Argentina, October 12 is dedicated...
Hispanic Day falls on 12 October, when Spain marks its national day. You will also come across the Spanish name Día de la Hispanidad, often translated as “Hispanic Day”. However, the name established by Spain’s 1987 law is Fiesta Nacional de España. The date recalls the...
On Friday 6 March at 6.30pm, ELE USAL Strasbourg is hosting a conference to discover (or rediscover) the songs that marked the Spanish Transition. This is an ideal cultural activity if you are studying Spanish in Strasbourg, if you are interested in the contemporary history...
It wasn't “just” a show: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX half-time was designed as a living postcard of Puerto Rico and, at the same time, as a journey through the Latino neighbourhoods of the United States, with everyday objects serving as symbols (street food, dominoes, chairs,...
A tale of survival, transformation and discovery that forever changed America's understanding. This is the story of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. A name that resonates throughout history When we study Spanish in Strasbourg, or anywhere else in the world, one of the most fascinating stories we...
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...
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...
