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What are the cultural characteristics of Spain?

There are four main languages in Spain, except Spanish, which is the national official language. The other three languages are regional official languages:

Spanish (also known as Castilian), which is spoken all over Spain, accounting for 74%.

Catalan (also called Valencia) is used in Catalonia, Valencia and Balearic Islands, accounting for 17%.

Basque language, used in Basque area, accounting for 2%.

Galician, used in Galicia, accounting for 7%.

Spanish people generally use their own official language in economic and trade exchanges. Government officials and businessmen engaged in foreign affairs generally speak English or French. There are 5 million Spanish speakers in the world, making it the third most spoken language in the world and the second most spoken language in the country.

Spanish folk customs are unrestrained and enthusiastic. The locals love bullfighting and are keen on flamenco dancing. At the same time, it is also the hometown of guitars. Modern classical guitars originated and flourished in Spain.

On July 3rd, 25, Spain became the third country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

Spaniards usually shake hands when meeting guests in formal social occasions. Boyfriends often hug each other tightly when meeting acquaintances. Spanish names often have three or four sections. The first one or two sections are my name, the penultimate section is my father's surname, and the last section is my mother's surname. Usually, the father's surname is spoken.

Spaniards attach great importance to credibility, and always try their best to fulfill the signed contract. Even if they later find that there are disadvantages in the contract, they are unwilling to admit their mistakes publicly. In this case, if the other party can help them in good faith, it will win the respect and friendship of the Spanish. Spaniards are punctual only when they participate in bullfighting, but guests should be punctual, even if the other party arrives late, don't blame them. Spaniards are cheerful and enthusiastic, but they are easily excited. Sometimes it is normal to quarrel, and they are used to it.

The Medal of Arts and Literature is recognized by the Spanish government for those who have contributed to the spread of Spanish and Spanish culture by participating in literary and artistic creation activities in various fields. This medal has been awarded to four people in the world before (in 29). Dong Yansheng, a Chinese translator of Don Quixote, won the Spanish Medal of Arts and Literature.

Goya Award is an annual film award awarded by the Spanish Academy of Arts and Film Sciences, which is called the "Oscar Award" in Spain. Named after the Spanish artist Francisco Goya, it was first awarded in 1987, including 28 regular awards and a lifetime honor award. The winner can get a bust of Goya.

flamenco dance and bullfighting are called the two quintessences of Spain. Flamengo is a comprehensive art in Spain, which combines dance, singing and instrumental music, and originated from the place where traditional gypsies live. Today, Flamengo has become one of the representative arts with Spanish characteristics. Adhering to the freedom and casualness of gypsies, Flamengo, which combines the elegance and splendor of Europe and the unrestrained enthusiasm of America, has long been well-known on the world stage and has been accepted and loved by more and more people.

The Bull Running Festival is a traditional festival in Pamplona, which started in 1591 and attracts tens of thousands of people every year. The official name of Spain's annual Bull Run Festival is "San Fermin Festival", and San Fermin is the patron saint of Pamplona, the capital of the wealthy Navarra province in northeast Spain. The origin of the Bull Running Festival is directly related to the tradition of bullfighting in Spain. It is said that it was very difficult for Pamplona people to drive six tall bulls from the cowshed in the suburbs to the bullring in the city. In the 17th century, some onlookers had a whim and dared to run to the bull, enraging it and luring it into the bullring. Later, this custom evolved into the running of cattle festival.

the pagoda is a traditional folk activity in Catalonia, Spain, which is similar to the traditional "pyramid" in China and is called "Castell" in Spain. This activity has been circulating for hundreds of years, and it became popular in the 19th century. Catalan region holds the competition of man-made towers every year, and the height of the man-made towers can reach up to ten stories.

The custom of "Cocoa" performance originated from a local Spanish legend in the Middle Ages. According to the local Spanish legend, two local women got rid of the entanglement of dragons and survived in the Middle Ages by this dance, from which "Cocoa" came.

In the "Koka" performance, the little girls put on beautiful traditional costumes, and then let their mothers put them on their shoulders, and the mother and daughter danced.