July 3, 2024

Do you know anything about Spanish customs and culture?

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Many students will be curious about the origin of the passion of the people in the country of Banja. Today E will take you to learn about the culture, local customs and customs of Spain! Experience the life of people in the land of Banya! Sleep and Rest time.Spanish people work and rest later than other countries or regions, go to bed late and get up late. In the middle of the night, the streets of Spain are full of people. Restaurants in Spain are also the same as their schedules, open very late, lunch is basically two in the afternoon, dinner is basically eight in the evening.

Music Art And Spanish music is very rich and diverse, and with Oriental color, enthusiastic. Defaya is the most representative composer of modern Spain. His music reflects the most colorful side of Spanish music. His works maintain the tradition of Romanticism and nationalism, and have the characteristics of impressionism. The 1915 suite for piano and orchestra, Nights in the Spanish Garden, is one of the author’s few masterpieces. The theme of the music is based on Spanish folk music, showing the effects of the country’s unique instruments (rhythm, tuning, decorative tone, etc.). The author thinks that this music is some “symphonic impression”, and the musical characteristics include melancholy and mystery in addition to jubilation.

Wine Culture Spanish wine is an old world neglected by the rest of the world, especially by many Chinese people. If it were not for the relatively cheap Torres wine sold in China, perhaps Spanish wine would not be mentioned. After all, Spain ranks third in the world in terms of wine production and has a lot of excellent quality wines. What’s more, it is fortunate that it is not like French wine that gets a lot of attention from the world, nor like California wine, which has been promoted and hyped by professional media, and we can also get more affordable prices. With the exception of rare cases such as the “UNICO” from Vega Sicilia.

The history of grape cultivation in Spain dates back to about 4000 BC. In 1100 BC, the Phoenicians began to make wine from grapes. But the history of Spanish wine doesn’t have any glory to show for it. It wasn’t until 1868, when French vineyards were devastated by rhizoma aphids, that many French winemakers, mostly from Bordeaux, came to Rioja, Spain, bringing their skills and experience with them, that Spanish wine took off. During this time, French vineyards were largely eradicated and a considerable amount of wine was imported from Spain because of the wine shortage.

Mealtime There is a big difference between Spanish mealtimes and Chinese mealtimes. Breakfast is usually served between 7:00 and 8:00, mainly juice, coffee, biscuits, pastries, etc.

The lunch time is usually between 13:00 and 15:30. Before the meal, people usually drink some aperitif, accompanied by dried fruit, ham, cheese, potato omelette, fried small fish, etc. The first dish of lunch is usually vegetables or soup, and the main course is fish or meat. After dessert, Spanish people have the habit of smoking cigars and drinking wine after dinner.

Dinner time is usually between 20:30 and 23:00, some restaurants open at 21:00. Dinner was light compared to lunch, but very hearty. In addition, some Spaniards have the habit of eating dim sum between 10:30 and 11:00 and around 18:00.

Spaniards are one of the world’s best-eating peoples. Spanish food is rich in variety and elegant in practice. The vast majority of Chinese tourists to Spain can accept Spanish food. Spain is rich in vegetables, fruits, seafood and beef and mutton, and the quality of the top. To Spanish restaurant dining, may wish to order some local specialties, such as fish, seafood, roast lamb, roast lamb chops, roast lamb leg, roast steak, roast oxtail, paella, etc. Of course, don’t forget to order some authentic local snacks before the main course: ham, cheese, sausage, potato omelette, fried fish, fried squid rings, etc.

Spanish wines, such as dry red wine, white wine, sherry, brandy and fruit liqueurs, are of course included in a Spanish dinner.

If there is a loss of manners or accidents in the banquet occasion, will be regarded by the other side as uneducated, often affect the future cooperation. Therefore, dining etiquette is very important.

First of all, listen to the host to arrange the table and seat. If your neighbor is a woman, be sure to help him or her get seated first. Try to talk to those at the table (especially your neighbor). In Spain, most appetizers or starters (ham, cheese, shrimp, etc.) can be eaten with your hands. When eating Western food, you may not know how to eat the food, remember not to worry, you can wait for the Spanish start to eat, and then imitate each other. If you encounter spilled drinks or other unexpected situations, be sure not to worry, the waiter will help you deal with it, but say “sorry” to the people on both sides. Be sure not to make a noise when you eat soup; Don’t talk with food in your mouth; When picking teeth, cover your mouth with your hand or napkin. At the end of the dinner, don’t forget to thank the host.