https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np en-us 2020-11-30 00:32:22 UTC 2026-02-25 04:26:00 UTC hello@padlet.com yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/990949052 There are 17 Autonomous communities in Spain in total, and each community  has their own distinctive languages. 

]]> 2020-12-06 05:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/990949052 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991502146 2020-12-06 13:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991502146 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991502473 2020-12-06 13:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991502473 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991504023 2020-12-06 13:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991504023 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991504461 2020-12-06 13:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991504461 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991504735 2020-12-06 13:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991504735 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991505151 2020-12-06 13:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991505151 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991505853 2020-12-06 13:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991505853 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991506411 2020-12-06 13:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991506411 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991507626 2020-12-06 13:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991507626 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991511661 Flamenco is a type of art which includes songs and dances. Flamenco dancers dance as the music plays, and the music are mostly played by guitar and castanets. Also,  abanicos (Spanish hand fans) are also used as a prop in Flamenco dances.
Flamenco dances are also performed in religious events.
On November 2010, UNESCO declared that Flamenco dance is one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.]]> 2020-12-06 13:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991511661 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991521223 A form of entertainment in Spain which bullfighters  attempt to kill or harm a bull.
In recent years, the sport became controversial. However, most Spanish people considered it as a form of art since both the bulls and the bullfighters are professionally trained to evoke the excitement of the audience. Bullfighting  are mostly performed on ferias (a fair)  in Andalusia region.  Bullfighting is an indispensable part of ferias since event without bullfighting cannot be considered as a feria.]]> 2020-12-06 13:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991521223 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991525284 Cortijo is a large farm with a farm house building. Cortijos include a tower and a small chapel.]]> 2020-12-06 13:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991525284 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991526066 A cigarral is a mansion that is located at the South edge of the Tagus river. The origin of the cigarral is when the clash between the Arab and Christian Kingdoms ended, the leaders started to buy land on the other side of the river. ]]> 2020-12-06 13:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991526066 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991535650 Valencian Pilota is a traditional handball sport played in Valencia.
The rules of Valencian Pilota are similar to modern tennis, but instead of having a racket on hand, players use their hands to hit the ball.]]> 2020-12-06 13:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991535650 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991537152 Harri-jasotzaileak is s popular sport in Basque regions. Participants have to lift stones of various shape and sizes off the ground to their shoulders.This sport is closely linked to rural activities.]]> 2020-12-06 13:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991537152 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991538554  Pelota is a sport that is commonly played in the Basque regions.  ]]> 2020-12-06 13:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991538554 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991540905 Bota bag is a container for liquid. It is mostly used as a wineskin.  Bota bags are usually  made of  leather or goatskin. Since Spain is famous for their wine, the bota bags are useful and handy containers.
 The video demonstrates  how to  drink from a bota bag.]]> 2020-12-06 13:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991540905 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991541757 Abanico is a Spanish traditional hand fan used in Flamenco dancing. Also, in the early days, Abanicos are smybols of wealth, and Abanicos became a must have among unpper class women. In the past, there was a set of codes  of fans. People communicate through waving their fans in various ways. ]]> 2020-12-06 13:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991541757 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991542362 Spanish ceramic tiles were mostly made for Catholic churches. It later developed into a kind of housing material.]]> 2020-12-06 13:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991542362 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991543619 Usually, the caganers are wearing traditional Catalan caps called "Barrentina".  The ppt provides some more information about Tio de Nadal.In 2004, the Barcelona City hall tried to ban the caganers since defecating in public is illegal. However, the citizens storngly disagree with the policy, so the government cancelled the policy. The caganers are closely linked to religion as they were included in Catalan nativity scene.]]> 2020-12-06 13:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991543619 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991544915 Andalusia is one of the autonomous communities in Spain. It is the most populous yet the second largest autonomous community in Spain.]]> 2020-12-06 13:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991544915 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991545774 Catalonia includes four provinces: Barcelona,  Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona.
Catalonia has the lowest unemployment rate in Spain: 10.5%.
The flag of Catalonia ⬇️]]> 2020-12-06 13:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/991545774 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992399861 Asturian-Leonese is one of the Spanish dialects spoken in Asturias. 
In UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, it's Vitality is definitely endangered. There are only about 150000 people speaking Asturian-Leonese.]]> 2020-12-07 00:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992399861 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992400577 Basque is the identifying language of the autonomous community Basque. It is vulnerable and there are only about 660000 speakers of Basque.]]> 2020-12-07 00:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992400577 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992401108 Aragonese  is the official language of the Aragon community in Spain.
According to the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, the language is definitely endangered and only has under 10000 soeakers.]]> 2020-12-07 00:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992401108 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992401765 Gascon is the official language of Catalonia for the Aranese.
According to UNESCO, Gascon language is also endandered.]]> 2020-12-07 00:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992401765 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992402888 Surrealism is a form of art which developed between World War 1 and World War 2. It includes both concious and unconcious thoughts. The characteristics of surrealism include: imaginative symbols, illogical juxtaposition, and also distorted objects.]]> 2020-12-07 00:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992402888 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992411942 Gaita asturiana is a type of bagpipe used by rural people from Asturias. 

The Gaita asturiana is used in various events such as weddings, parades, military events,  funerals, and more.

On 2011, Gaita asturiana was invited to become a permanent member that contributes to the St. Patrick's day Parade in New York.]]> 2020-12-07 00:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992411942 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992412862 Flauta Rociera is a traditional Spanish musical intrument like  the flute.
Nowadays, less and less people are learning the flauta rociera. 
Flauta rocierca is mostly linked to religious events such as the Holy Week.]]> 2020-12-07 00:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992412862 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992413528 Flamenco guitar is a Spnish guitar that is used particularly for Flamenco dancing or Flamenco music.

An interview of a Swedish Flamenco gutarist Robi Svard by the BBC ⬇️]]> 2020-12-07 00:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/992413528 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996640307 The Tio de Nadal literally means "Pooping log" in Spanish. Like the caganers, Tio de Nadals are only sold in Spain during the Christmas time. The ppt provides some more information about Tio de Nadal.]]> 2020-12-08 01:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996640307 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996643605 La Fallas is a celebration held annually in the city of Valencian. There are mainly five days of celebration.
La Fallas was added into UNESCO's list of Intangible  cultural heritage of humanity on 2016.
Valencia Fallas festivity]]> 2020-12-08 01:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996643605 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996652772 The Holy week is an annual event that commemorates the Passion of Jesus. Different regions of Spain have different celebrations.
People in some regions wear Capirotes and cloaks during the celebration.
Holy Week in Spain - Wikipedia]]> 2020-12-08 01:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996652772 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996658773 The festival of Santa Marta de Ribarteme is a festival which people experience death. People celebrate the festival in coffins, and their family members carry their coffins around.
This event is to show grattitude towards
Saint Martha, a religious figure.]]> 2020-12-08 02:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996658773 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996661873 The Wine Fight tales place on the outskirts of Haro, which is a town that has 40% of  the vineyard in the region.Since Spain is famous for its wine, a lot of visitors around the world visit and participated in the Wine Fight every year.
Both locals and tourists aimed to soak as many people with wine as possible.
https://wine-fight.com/]]> 2020-12-08 02:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996661873 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996673038 Andalusian dress is the costume of Flamenco dancing.  Some people wear Andalusian dresses as day dresses.
Traje de flamenca - Wikipedia]]> 2020-12-08 02:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996673038 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996674242 Capirote is a pointed hat that is worn during the Holy Week.
The Capirote today is a symbol of Catholic penitent.
 Capirote in the early days were worn by people who were arrested by the church.
The Capirote have been co-opted by a American White Supremacist Ku Klux Klan.
Capirote]]> 2020-12-08 02:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996674242 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996674708 Traje de luces is the costume that Spanish bullfighters wear on bullrings.
Traje de luces]]> 2020-12-08 02:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/996674708 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/997032791 The Kaleidoscope project is an online community-based project to preserve the endangered cultures in the world. This Padlet is accessible and visible for everyone in the online community. This project attempts to preserve unique cultures of all countries from different time periods that are in threat. The country which I have chosen is the Spanish culture, which was once dominant over the world in The Age of Discovery from the 15th century until the mid 18th century. The widespread use of Spanish language over the world is also an evidence that Spanish culture was dominant over the world. However, soon after the Age of Discovery, Spanish culture declined due to a succession of weak kings and also inefficient taxation. Since then, the influence of the spanish culture has diminished along with the increase of globalization in Spain.]]> 2020-12-08 06:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/997032791 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/997095441 The Sevillanas dance is a dance form that is very similar to flamenco dance.  The dance is particularly  popular in Andalusia region, and is performed in weddings, get-togethers, and especially in ferias.
In Sevillanas dances, dancers are accompanied with guitars and castanets.]]> 2020-12-08 06:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/997095441 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1004521267 Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, 1st Marquess of Dalí de Púbol is a Spanish surrealist artist.

The Persistence of Memory, 1931 by Salvador Dali.]]> 2020-12-10 00:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1004521267 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1004539239 Pablo Ruiz Picasso is a Spanish artist. His work "Guernica" played an important role in the Spanish history. He also affected contemporary art by pioneering cubism and surrealism.]]> 2020-12-10 00:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1004539239 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1004589719 Joan Miró i Ferrà  is a Spanish painter. He developed his own uniqe style: surrealism.]]> 2020-12-10 00:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1004589719 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1045743660 Antoni Gaudi]]> 2020-12-29 23:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1045743660 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1045747357 2020-12-29 23:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1045747357 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1051061813 Sagrada Familia is one of the most significant Cathedrals around the world. The construction of the Sagrada Familia lasted over a century, and the construction is still ongoing. It will be finished by 2026.
UNESCO declared the Sagrada Familia is a World Heritage site.]]> 2021-01-04 06:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1051061813 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1051197399 2021-01-04 08:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1051197399 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1051197621 Park Guell is a park that included architectures and gardens. It is also declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.]]> 2021-01-04 08:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1051197621 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1061474853 Spanish castanets are commoly used in Flamenco dance and Sevillanas dance. 
Castanet is an identifying musical instrument of Spanish music. ]]> 2021-01-07 00:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1061474853 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1073708279 After the transition to democracy in Spain on 1979, 17 different autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities were formed.]]> 2021-01-11 12:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1073708279 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1073773271 Ceuta is one of the autonomous cities located on the North coast of Africa.
Different from the mainland Spain, which Christianity is the main religion, Ceuta has 50% of Christians and 48% of Muslims because of its special geographical location. ]]> 2021-01-11 12:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1073773271 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1076782820 Barretina is a traditional hat worn by men and women in Catalonia region.
In modern days, Barretinas are not that common, but people still wear it on religious events as a symbol of Catalan identity.
Barretina - Wikipedia]]> 2021-01-12 01:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1076782820 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077102305 2021-01-12 05:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077102305 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077102836 Biography⬇️]]> 2021-01-12 05:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077102836 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077119848 Don Quixote is a book about a noble's adventure by the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes.
It is the second-most- translated book after the Bible.]]> 2021-01-12 05:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077119848 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077132482 2021-01-12 05:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077132482 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077343509 Biography⬇️]]> 2021-01-12 07:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1077343509 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1081090954 2021-01-12 23:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1081090954 yihsaunchen2005 https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1085826702 2021-01-14 05:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/yihsaunchen2005/d6g2wi20u94bl4np/wish/1085826702