REFERENCES(TRADITIONAL DRESS CODE AND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

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CULTURE OF SPAIN

BULL FIGHTING

This is a very popular sport in Spain. Indeed it is so popular that the whole world knows about it. I'm sure even you know about this sport. This sport often becomes the news headlines for an unpleasant reason. It is obvious now that there is bull in this sport. This sport is between the rider/matador and the bull. Though it is dangerous, the sport is still continued. This is the most unique sport as well as an integral part of the tradition in Spain.

SPAIN ETHNIC GROUPS

Hello everyone!!!

Ever wonder who exactly lives in Spain. Well, today I am going to answer that question.

Today, I'll be focusing in the major ethnics in Spain. Another interesting I found out is that these ethnic groups formed because they have different languages. What are we waiting for? Let's find out who are they!

 'THE BASQUE'

'THE CASTILIAN'

'THE CATALAN' 

'GALICIAN'

These four ethnic groups are the major ethnic groups in Spain.

Their population comprises of 88% of the population.

REFERENCES:http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/spain.htm

                         wikipedia

                         google images

Business meals

Meal time in Spain is like the free time for them to relax and enjoy .

After a successful negotiations the people in Spain will go to a restaurant to celebrate the happy moments. 

To make the party more happening they will also invite the working colleague to a well-known restaurant. 

Normally the person who arrange the party will pay the bill.

Bills are rarely split in Spain regardless of the circumstance and may cost misunderstanding.

REFERENCES:WWW.STRONGABOGADOS.COM/BUSINESS-CULTURE.PHP

BUSINESS CULTURE

WAYS OF GREETINGS  IN SPAIN :

DURING THE MEETING SECTION THEY GREET   EACH AND OTHER BY KISSING THE CHEEKS IF BOTH CLIENTS ARE VERY COMMON IN RELATIONSHIP.OTHER OPTIONS WOULD BE BY GREETINGS WITH HANDSHAKE ONLY.  

WAYS OF ADDRESSING A PERSON:

SPANISH PEOPLE HAVE TWO FIRST NAMES AND FOLLOWED BY THE TWO SURNAMES.

WORKING HOURS IN SPAIN:

ALL THE BUSINESS COMPANIES AND SHOPS IN SPAIN WILL BE ONLY OPEN FOR CERTAIN TIME OF PERIOD .THE OPERATING HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWING:

• 9.30 -1.30 latest by 2.00
• 4.30 OR 5.00 -  8.00 pm

Lunch break will be normally at 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm                         

SPANISH MUSIC

Spanish music has played an important role in the development of western music, particularly in the early 15th to 17th centuries, from the coposers like Tomás Luis de Victoria , the ballet of Manuel de Falla , the zarzuela of Spanish opera to the classical guitar music of Pepe Romero . Spanish music is often played with the flamenco dance, a West Andalusian music field which opposed to famous belief. There is also various type of music in Spain : folk music, classical music , pop, rock , hip hop and heavy metal are also popular.

    

  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Spain

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Hundreds of dinosaur eggs found in Spain hints to common nesting ground

 

Ulyses machine for supplemental page casting technology in the framework of Sculptor innovation project in the aeronautical sector. Fatronik-Tecnalia, Research and Technology Center, Donostia, Basque Country, Spain

 FOREST STAGE IN SPAIN

THE FOREST MAP IN SPAIN

THE FAMOUS SCIENTIST

 

Education system

 Pre-higher education : 

 Duration of compulsory education in Spain:

Age of entry  : 6

Age of exit    : 16

Structure of school system:

Primary

Length of program in years  :  6

Age level from :  6 to 12

primary school uniforms:

Secondary

Length of program in years  :  4

Age level from  :  12 to 16

Certificate/diploma awarded  :  Graduado en Educacion Secundaria Obligatoria 

Higher Secondary

Length of program in years  :  2

Age level from   :  16 to 18

Certificate/diploma awarded  :  Titulo de Bachillerato or Titulo de Tecnico 

secondary school uniforms:

Higher Education

Higher education is provided in both public and private universities.Universities in Spain are divide into several category:

• facultades universitarias
  

• escuelas tecnicas superiores
  

• institutos universitarios
  

• centros de Estudios Superiores
  

• colegios universitarios
  

Spanish traditional food

                  Every country have different type of traditional food according to their culture and norms.Traditional foods are foods that not modernized,not processed and not packaged. These foods also have long history of supporting good health.

 Paella

Paella is a traditional spanish food from valencia. It is a rice dish that included meat,fish,seafood and vegetables. It is characterized by its use of saffron to give it a yellow colour and unique flavour. There are three type of paella:

• Valencian paella
• Seafood paella
• Mixed paella     

 Tapas

Tapas is a great Spanish traditional food composed of small dishes of different types of food like appetizers and snacks. The dishes maybe cold or warm.Tapas can be served as bar food or as a complete meals.  

Tortilla Espanola

Tortilla Espanola is another typical Spanish food. The tortilla is a potato dish which fried in olive oil and served as a tapa. It looks like an omelette.It is a flavourful dish with the addition of chopped onions and can be served as warm or cold in slices.

Queso Manchego

Queso Manchego is also one of the Spanish traditional food.It is a sheep's milk cheese from the La Mancha region of spain. Queso Manchego is typically eaten together with jamon serrano. It is firm and buttery which is a woderful complement to many Spanish dishes.