Madrid customs and traditions

Madrid customs and traditions

1. FLAMENCO: is the most popular dance in madrid, Madrid is the capital of flamenco. Madrid is the hub of the flamenco record industry and the starting point for artists who tour the world, dazzling audiences.

   • The traje de flamenca or ‘flamenca outfit’ is the dress that traditionally women wear at Ferias (festivals) in Andalusia. It has undergone significant changes over centuries up to the present day. There are two versions of the flamenca outfit: one worn by Flamenco dancers and other worn as a regional daily dress. This regional costume is known for being colorful and elegant. The skirt and the sleeves have flounces and they may be either plain or patterned with the polka dots.

2. FOOD:With more bars per capita than any other country in the EU, Spain is a treasure trove of possibilities when it comes to delicious food. In the capital city of Madrid, the sheer number of options can be a little overwhelming. Madrid is a melting pot of typical food from every region of Spain

   • Zarzuela is Spanish opera, including spoken dialogue and depicting the social realities of the Madrid of bygone days.

3. SPORTS:Spain is quite well-known when it comes to sports. And when it comes to sports, football is king in Spain. There have been a lot of variations in the kind of football that has been played in Spain

4. August is a fantastic month to experience Madrid at its most authentic, with the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (2 to 15 August).