Spanish 3 / Unit 9: Literature and Culture in the Spanish-Speaking World
9.1 Festivals of the Spanish-Speaking World
Notes
Festivals mix history, religion and community traditions.
| Festival | Place | Key facts |
|---|---|---|
| Día de los Muertos | México | November 1-2; families honor deceased loved ones with ofrendas (altars), marigolds (cempasúchil), sugar skulls and pan de muerto |
| La Tomatina | Buñol, Spain | last Wednesday of August; a giant tomato fight |
| San Fermín | Pamplona, Spain | July; the encierro (running of the bulls) |
| Inti Raymi | Cusco, Perú | June 24; Inca festival honoring the sun god Inti |
| Las Fallas | Valencia, Spain | March; huge sculptures (fallas) are burned on March 19 |
- Día de los Muertos is a joyful remembrance, not a sad event.
- En La Tomatina, la gente se tira tomates por una hora.
Practice
En La Tomatina de Buñol, los participantes se tiran ___.
La Tomatina is a tomato fight held in Buñol, Spain.
¿Qué flor se asocia con las ofrendas del Día de los Muertos?
Marigolds (cempasúchil) decorate the altars and guide the spirits.
¿A quién honra la fiesta Inti Raymi?
Inti Raymi is an Inca festival honoring the sun god, Inti.
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