The different festivals and customs of Spanish-speaking countries are well-known throughout the world. Revise key vocabulary used to discuss traditional celebrations and parties, as well as music festivals.
Watch the video then answer the questions below.
Laura talks about her favourite festivals
La Tomatina. What does Laura not like about this festival?
There are too many people/ it can be claustrophobic.
She says: 'Pero hay mucha gente. Demasiada gente. Puede ser muy claustrofóbica.' (But there are a lot of people. Too many people. It can be very claustrophobic.)
Semana Santa. Why does Laura say that Malaga is the best place to celebrate this festival?
Because the processions are incredible.
She explains: 'Creo que Málaga es el mejor sitio donde celebrarla porque las procesiones son increíbles.' (I think Malaga is the best place to celebrate it because the processions are incredible.)
Las Fallas. Why does Laura not want to go back to this festival?
There's too much noise/ it's too noisy.
She explains: 'Pero hay muchísimo ruido. Es demasiado para mí y no tengo ganas de volver.' (But there's a lot of noise. It's too much for me and I don't want to go back.)
La Feria de Abril de Sevilla. Which two things did Laura do at this festival last year?
She says: 'Fui la primavera pasada y canté muchísimo... Y comí lo típico de la Feria - el pescaíto frito.' (I went last spring and sang lots... And I ate the typical Feria food - fried fish.)
Nochevieja. Laura says: 'Every country has its customs. In Spain you have to ________.'
Every country has its customs. In Spain you have to eat twelve grapes with the bell chimes.
She says: 'Cada país tiene sus costumbres. En España tienes que comer doce uvas con las campanadas.' (Every country has its customs. In Spain you have to eat twelve grapes with the bell chimes.)