https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08 Spanish Project en-us 2019-09-11 13:47:02 UTC 2019-09-24 14:10:41 UTC hello@padlet.com ryan_hamberg https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382711131 Cocido madrileño is a popular stew that is chickpea-based stew that is usually only served in the winter, but some restaurants serve it year-round.  Spanish omelet or Spanish tortilla can be served hot or cold, which is made by eggs, potatoes, and other vegetables and keep all its juices for around 24 hours.

]]> 2019-09-11 13:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382711131 aubry_buchanan https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382712866 One of the most important celebrations in Madrid is New Year's Eve, people come together to eat food and have dinner, this quickly becomes a celebration. As it's finally 12 o’clock everyone eats 12 lucky grapes. This celebration is very important and dates back all the way to the 20th century.]]> 2019-09-11 13:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382712866 ryan_hamberg https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382713985 Flamenco, in its strictest sense, is a professionalized art-form based on the various folkloric music traditions. And bullfights a physical contest in which a human and animals that try to kill or hurt the person and the person tries to avoid the bull.]]> 2019-09-11 13:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382713985 aubry_buchanan https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382714174 People in Madrid also celebrate a holiday to mark a rebellion against the French during the War of Independence. They call it the Community Festival of Madrid and it is only celebrated in Madrid. They also celebrate Fiesta Dos de Mayo this day is celebrated on the 2nd of May and is celebrating the victory over Napoleon in 1808. It is known to be noisy because everyone dances, sings and even holds sports competitions. They also hold a carnival, This is called the Madrid carnival which is described as a feast of humor and ingenuity. ]]> 2019-09-11 13:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382714174 ryan_hamberg https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382715716  In Madrid, the language that's spoken is Spanish but more specifically Castilian Spanish. And is spoken by over 450 million native speakers and 20 countries use this as their official language making it the 3rd most used language.  Around 75% of Spanish vocab is derived from Latin.]]> 2019-09-11 13:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382715716 ryan_hamberg https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382717678 The high is around 89 degrees in July and the low is 37 in January.  It rains the most during October and November and the least in August and July. The dress code in Madrid to opt for during the spring is trousers or long skirts, with a lightweight top and a jacket you can take off easily if you get too hot.]]> 2019-09-11 14:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382717678 aubry_buchanan https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382718021 Madrid is home to many ancient monuments. The Palacio Real, also known as the Royal Palace, is one of the cities top tourist destinations. Beyond tourist destinations, Madrid has a very admirable history. Madrid dates all the way back to the 9th century, although this is a long time ago, civilization began in the 1560's when Philip the second set his court there. As the 1600's came along Madrid became the capital of the country and has been so since.]]> 2019-09-11 14:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382718021 saniska_dhungana https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382719318   Madrid the capital of Spain. The region holds about 6 million tourists each year and is one of the most popular spots to go to in Spain. Madrid holds a variety of things to do such segway and visiting famous museums and monuments. The weather during the fall is around the 70s, which seems like perfect weather when exploring the wonders of Madrid. Of course you can’t leave Madrid without trying all the food and celebrations they have to offer. We hope your family considers picking Madrid as the place you’ll stay in when visiting Spain. Let's explore in more detail the amazing things Madrid has to offer.]]> 2019-09-11 14:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/382719318 saniska_dhungana https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/383039522 There are many tours around Madrid that you can do such as segway, bike, hot air balloon, and horseback riding. You can go zip-lining, visit the aquarium and even a wilderness escape. In Madrid, there is something for everyone to do. You can go to Madrid's royal theater, Teatro Real, the theater has been there since 1850 and big people such as Rod Stewart, Sting, and Rufus Wainwright have performed there. There are also a lot of museums such as Museo Nacional, Sorolla Museum, and the Museum of the Americas.]]> 2019-09-12 01:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/william_hamad/bfs1cujb2p08/wish/383039522