Festivals and Events

Biblical performances and mystery-plays are commonplace across Spain during the Holy Week (La Semana Santa). The tradition dates back centuries: the language of Mass had been Latin while not many people knew how to read, so the reenactments of popular Biblical themes were an effective way for the Church to promote the Christian doctrine among […]

There is no lack of sports games that involve tossing, rolling and pushing round objects around, from seriously athleticism-heavy basketball and hockey to more democratic pétanque, darts, and bowling where grey hair or a beer belly do not pose a significant disadvantage for the player. The games mentioned above are all familiar and recognizable, even […]