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America Reads Spanish
by Kimberly on 5/24/2011 2:13:05 PM
The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) and the Spanish Association of Publisher Guilds (FGEE) have introduced an initiative called America Reads Spanish to promote the reading of the Spanish language through… more »
Thousands of youths protest against banks and government in Spain
by Kimberly on 5/19/2011
Already dubbed the 15-M, thousands of Spaniards gathered to protest the Spanish government, bank system and political parties. The majority of the protesters are students, unemployed Spaniards and social groups that… more »
Fiesta Quinceañera - Birthday Celebrations in Latin America
by Lindsay Cook on 5/18/2011 12:03:22 PM
I recently saw some photos of an Argentinean friend’s 15th birthday party. Although her family isn’t really rich she was wearing dress which was very formal and similar to one that a princess would wear!… more »
Spanish chef José Andrés awarded culinary "Oscar" in the USA
by Kimberly on 5/11/2011
Spanish chef José Andrés has received the most prestigious culinary award in the USA.José Andrés is credited with popularizing Spanish cuisine and especially tapas, the Spanish custom of eating various small dishes,… more »
Monty Python narrowly misses out on Prince of Asturias Award
by Amy Lambert on 5/10/2011
The Premios Príncipe de Asturias (Prince of Asturias awards) are an annual event in the Spanish calendar when the Prince of Asturias foundation awards prizes to all types of individuals and groups across the… more »
Nadal defeated in Madrid
by Lindsay Cook on 5/9/2011 2:44:36 PM
Nadal was defeated by the Serbian player Novak Djokovic yesterday, Sunday 8thMay. Sadly for Nadal this defeat took place on his home territory in the final of the Madrid Open.Djokovic won two sets, the first 7-5 and… more »
Spanish and Argentinean Rioja Wines
by Lindsay Cook on 5/5/2011 12:29:01 PM
Both Spain and Argentina are famous for producing high quality red wines. Interestingly the famous wine regions of both countries are called La Rioja!The wines produced in both Spain and Argentina are also both known… more »
Lunes De Aguas
by Lindsay Cook on 5/3/2011 1:06:24 PM
Yesterday was a fiesta of a special sort here in Salamanca. Large groups of people went down to sit by the River Tormes as well as other nearby rivers and countryside, to essentially take part in a big picnic; enjoying… more »
Interactive Map by Google for Way of St. James Pilgrims
by Kimberly on 4/29/2011
A new Interactive map on Google will help pilgrims navegate their journey on St. James's Way. The map features hostals where pilgrims can rest and all of the important monuments along the way.Find the Map here:… more »
Barca vs Madrid round 3!
by Lindsay Cook on 4/27/2011 2:52:31 PM
This April the Spanish football teams F.C. Barcelona and Real Madrid have come head to head. Twice. Once was during the league match, La Liga held in Madrid, and the other in the Copa del Rey held in Valencia.… more »