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Spain is a country of beautiful and passionate people. They love fiery dances, spicy food and bright colors. No wonder Spanish women love to wear red! That’s why approach the holiday outside the box! Surprise your guests with an abundance of colors and treats!
An ordinary fan can be an invitation to such a party :).
As you know, Spain has a rather hot climate. Neither men nor girls will refuse to fan themselves with such a beautiful fan after fun dancing :).
When decorating, use the simplest but most voluminous shapes possible - paper and balloons, bright flags and posters.
If you are planning a Spanish-style party in your country house or in your yard, ribbons, paper flowers and pinwheels are a great solution!
Don't forget about table setting!
Spanish style party scenario
Party in Spanish style, script, invitations, costumes, competitions, menu Spain is a wonderful, colorful country where beautiful and emotional people live.
They do not hold back their feelings and express them with all their temperament, with the help of gestures, hugs and kisses. Bright sun and sultry colors, brave matadors and bullfights, hot siesta and fiery dancing, an abundance of colors and spicy dishes and, of course, flamenco - all this is Spain! Someone is waiting for a vacation to visit this country and plunge into the national flavor and fantastic atmosphere. And someone wastes no time and organizes a Spanish holiday at home or in the country. The reason for a Spanish-style party can be any event: a wedding, corporate event, anniversary or birthday. You can have a fantastic evening, dress up in Spanish style and cook national dishes of Spain.
Organizing a themed party will allow you to learn more about this wonderful country, get acquainted with the national cuisine, customs and traditions.
Entertainment
Who knows, the Spaniards definitely know how to have fun! There are continuous festivities all year round, each village has its own tradition, sometimes shocking to tourists. Start your script with an invitation to tour this slightly crazy country! And, as luck would have it, every city hosts a national holiday. Well, how can you not take part?
To make the Spanish-style party scenario sparkle with all its colors, prepare musical accompaniment: David Bustamante, Enrique and Julio Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Placido Domingo, etc.
When you “arrive” in the city, hold a competition, and then relax a little, as if you were really walking at a local festival. Are your guests bored? “Go” to your next destination. For ambience, hang a map on the wall and mark with flags the cities you have “visited”.
Snail racing
Leading:
Trisio hosts an annual festival in honor of St. Bartholomew. Local residents organize snail races, forcing the unfortunate ones to overcome as much as 20 cm of the track. But the snails, not sparing their tired legs, rush forward! After all, the winner will get the juiciest lettuce leaf!
Essence:
a race from start to finish. To make party guests feel like Spanish racing snails, tie their hands behind their backs and their feet at the ankles. Be sure to take pictures - the photos or videos will turn out very funny!
Golden lungs
Leading:
Goodbye Trisio. And hello Elche! This palm paradise hosts annual international(!) competitions in... spitting at a distance! The “shells” of the best participants fly more than 35 meters!
Essence:
who will spit next. The projectile is an olive pit. If the party is held indoors, and not at the dacha or the beach, let friends compete in accuracy. For example, throwing a bone into a bucket standing at the other end of the room.
Spanish bullfight
Leading:
The tradition of staging spectacular bullfights is still alive today, although it cannot be called humane. But since we have arrived in Madrid, we simply have to make our harmless contribution. I say, make a contribution!
All-consuming, hot, sincere passion or a languid, relaxing siesta? Depending on the occasion and your mood, a Spanish-style party can be either noisy and slightly crazy, or homely. Surely guests will like both options, because something new is always interesting!
How to decorate a room?
The Spaniards love red, yellow and orange, so they should predominate in the design of the room.
You can combine them with black. The walls are decorated with colorful paper garlands and posters depicting a bullfight , a couple dancing flamenco or the most famous landmarks of Spain. You can hang balloons and tie colored ribbons everywhere. Place a guitar and large fans in a prominent place. The room is also decorated with voluminous paper flowers and colorful flags.
The table can be covered with a red tablecloth and vases with red roses and other beautiful flowers, as well as candles, lanterns and bright fruits can be placed on it.
Invitations
The invitation is issued on a paper or wooden fan , which will subsequently be used for its intended purpose after the fiery dance. You can also print beautiful views of Spain on thick paper, fold it into a postcard and sign the invitation.
Guest cards and napkins can also be folded into a fan.
Examples:
Scenery
We offer two options for decorating the hall. Or rooms? It doesn’t matter where you plan to meet friends - at home or in a restaurant. But it is desirable that the room be spacious enough, otherwise guests will feel uncomfortable during the dances that are essential for the Spanish holiday.
Home comfort
Surely you have at least once seen a Spanish courtyard or a family restaurant in a photo (or maybe in reality?). It’s not difficult to recreate a welcoming, light and cozy atmosphere! You will need a lot of greenery and flowers, which need to be placed around the room and hung directly on the walls. Lush greenery falling from somewhere above will hint at traditional balconies, and wooden tubs will add color. Small wine barrels are ideal as tubs and flowerpots.
The furniture is simple, wooden. Chairs with a high back and comfortable stuffed cushions. The textiles are natural, without unnecessary elements, almost rustic. Use white for the background and red and yellow (Spain flag) for accents. For example, you can set the tables with white tablecloths, and place red and yellow napkins, one after another, under the plates. To add a festive touch, make garlands from yellow and red scraps and decorate the ceiling with them. Red and yellow balloons and flowers will fit in. You can put a large aquarium with bright fish and decorate the table with compositions of sand, shells and corals.
For added color, hang up pictures of Spanish views, nature and attractions. Hang a guitar, openwork fans, several castanets on the wall - they can be useful for competitions and dances. Compositions of fruits and vegetables, bouquets of cereals and olive branches are suitable as decorations.
Spanish night
And again, to create an atmosphere, the easiest way is to focus on color schemes. The same red, but now deeper and more saturated. Replace linen and cotton with velvet, brocade or satin. Deep black will complement red shades. Drape the furniture, part or all of the walls, and window openings with red and black fabric - a Spanish party to the sounds of flamenco will remain in the memory of guests as a bright explosion of fun!
Don't forget roses - a symbol of love and passion. Decorate the ceiling with silver stars attached to shiny threads hanging vertically down. Musical instruments and lush greenery, but now in dark wood tubs, will also not be out of place. Rent or make your own matador paraphernalia - hats, cloaks, spears and swords.
Spanish style party costumes
Participants in the Spanish Party must dress appropriately for the occasion.
Clothes can be red and black or have bright patterns. Representatives of the fair sex can dress up in the style of Carmen or Esmeralda. A long dress with numerous flounces or floral prints, gypsy colorful skirts consisting of several tiers. The skirt can be plain with barely noticeable embroidered patterns.
The corset will certainly be the highlight of the Spanish look. If this piece is made of black dense fabric, then it can be worn over a white blouse. The corset, made of shiny fabric, will fit perfectly into an evening outfit. Lacing must be present on this piece of clothing on the side, front or back.
If a girl wears a bright scarlet long dress made of flowing fabric, she will definitely become the queen of the evening. Over the dress you can throw a large rectangular shawl with large tassels or a rich pattern.
Shoes for a party are chosen with low and wide heels with a strap around the ankle.
The hair is decorated with a red rose ; a hairpin with an artificial flower can be used.
Monisto or large beads on the neck and many bracelets on the wrists would also be appropriate. Earrings should be in the form of rings of large diameter.
A beautiful fan, matching the color of the outfit, will complete a woman's look.
Men wear red shirts and black trousers, which can be made of leather. For a white shirt, a red neckerchief and a wide belt of the same color are suitable. You can wear a red beret or cocked hat on your head.
An ideal option would be a bullfighter costume .
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Invitations
Cut off the sharp ends of the wooden Chinese stick. Cut out two trapezoids from corrugated paper, and another from plain paper. You need to write text on it. The upper base of the trapezoid is slightly less than the length of the Chinese stick. One trapezoid should be red, the other yellow or black. These are the two sides of the matador's cape. They need to be fastened (glue, paper clips, or easiest of all - tape) with bases and “thrown” on a stick, not forgetting to insert a sheet of text inside the invitation.
You can simply print out figures of flamenco dancers or sultry handsome matadors. Or make an invitation card that imitates a voucher or ticket.
Music
It is music that will help create the right mood and envelop you in an atmosphere of passion. At such a themed party, beautiful Spanish melodies and tunes should sound. These can be both folk and modern compositions. The rhythms of sarabande and salsa , bolero and flamenco will not let you sit still.
Musical compositions by such artists as Shakira , Enrique Iglesias, David Bustamante, Joaquin Cortez, Julio Iglesias will also help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Spain. Absolute hits that will touch the hearts of all guests present will be Besame mucho and the composition Toni Braxton Spanish Guitar. The albums of our famous virtuoso guitarist Didyulya will definitely appeal to the guests of the party.
If one of the guests plays the guitar, you can ask him in advance to prepare and perform several Spanish compositions. It will certainly be the highlight of the evening.
A Spanish party is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the music and dance of Spain better.
Scientific achievements
Spain's scientific successes are few. Only 2 Nobel Prizes in the scientific field - for services in biochemistry and medicine - were awarded to Spaniards.
The winners of the prestigious award were:
Ramon y Cajal Physician and histologist, founder of neurobiology (1906)
Severo Ochoa de Albornoz Biochemist (1959)
However, there are also technological advances in Spain. This is the first combat submarine, which was famous for its good technical characteristics, the first among its kind to get as close as possible to the enemy and conduct a brilliant battle. It was designed by Isaac Peral in 1888. Now you can see it in the Naval Museum of Cartagena.
An interesting invention was gyroplanes - vehicles similar to a small helicopter for short transportation of passengers. This design can glide smoothly even if the engine fails: in this case, the device will fly, gradually landing, for another 4 km. The gyroplane was designed by Juan de La Cierva in 1919. These vehicles are still being produced.
Another important achievement of Spain is the Hispano-Suiza car, which in 1920-1940. considered a masterpiece of automotive engineering. It was ridden by kings and celebrities of the time.
The first combat submarine of Isaac Peral 1888, the gyroplane of Juan de La Cierva 1919, the car of Hispano-Suiza 1920-1940.
How to entertain guests?
When the guests have already enjoyed the dishes of Spanish cuisine, but have not yet left the table, you can invite them to play the well-known game “ Cities ”. Only populated areas in Spain need to be named. Or you can simply say words that are associated with this country. The person who doesn’t say anything drinks a penalty glass. When three people in a row cannot come up with anything, the game ends.
You can have a fun battle with guitars. To do this, guitars made of cardboard or papier-mâché are distributed to competition participants, who are divided into two teams and fight among themselves. The team that breaks the most guitars wins.
A comic bullfight will be an excellent entertainment.
It is necessary to take care of the area for fiery Spanish dances in advance. After all, they are the peculiarity of the party.
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Idea No. 3.
"Catch the ball!" It is played by standing in a circle. The more players, the merrier. The server stands in the center of the circle and throws the ball wherever he pleases and how he pleases: high or low, slowly or quickly. By the way, instead of a ball, you can throw any soft toy or pillow - it will turn out even more interesting. Players must catch a suddenly thrown object. Anyone who doesn't catch gets a penalty point. A player who receives 3 penalty points is penalized. He turns his back to the players, and they come up with a task for him. After each task, the player tries to guess who invented it. If he guesses, he may not carry it out. 5-6 tasks for the penalty box, and you can continue playing. Penalty tasks can be very different: tell a culinary story, run to the kitchen, pretend to be a bullfighter or a bull, etc. Try not to overdo it.
And don’t forget about the main thing: today you have to taste a new dish. So, no matter how exciting Spanish games may seem to you, be sure to keep an eye on the stove or oven!
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A Spanish party is unthinkable without dishes of national cuisine.
As an aperitif, Sangria in glasses placed on a separate table. The glasses are topped with saucers containing a light snack called tapas (that is, a lid). This is an ideal option for a buffet. Tapas are served before the main course. You can prepare several types of varied snacks to suit every taste.
Examples of tapas:
- shrimp, peeled and fried on both sides until golden brown with the addition of garlic, chili pepper and parsley;
- pintxos (small kebabs) - cut chicken or pork meat into pieces and place them on wooden skewers. The meat alternates with onions, sweet peppers and tomatoes, and is cooked in the oven or on the grill;
- Patatas bravas - deep-fried potato wedges. The potatoes are served with a fiery sauce made from stewed tomatoes, chili peppers and wine vinegar. Everything is crushed to a homogeneous mass;
- ensalada rusa (Russian salad) - an analogue of Olivier, the difference is that the meat is replaced with canned tuna, and green peas with chopped green beans;
- squid rings – fresh squid is cut into rings, rolled in flour, then dipped in beaten egg and fried in oil;
- banderilla - olives or olives, impaled on skewers;
- marinated or grilled vegetables, squid or mushrooms;
- pintxo - tiny sandwiches with various fillings: tuna, pate, grated cheese with mayonnaise.
Olives, shrimp, cheese and cold cuts are also offered as tapas.
The main dish at a Spanish-style party can be paella - this is the main dish of Spanish cuisine made from rice. It can be vegetarian or meat. This is a fairly light, but at the same time satisfying dish. The base can be pork or chicken, shrimp or mussels, fish or squid.
For dessert, we serve “ Churros ” – Spanish brushwood, “Bizcochocoflan” cake, “Bunuelos” donuts or a stylized cake.
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Drink
The main drink will be Sangria (or “devil’s blood”). This is a light cocktail made from red wine with the addition of various fruits, cinnamon, sugar and ice. You can season it with ginger or cardamom. To give the drink strength, some strong alcoholic drink is added to it, for example, cognac, rum, brandy or gin.
Making Sangria is very simple. To do this, you need to cut fruits that match your taste into small slices and put them in a jug. Pour wine and strong drink there, season with cinnamon and sugar to taste. Place in the refrigerator for a while to let the drink infuse. Then add a few ice cubes. The cocktail is ready and can be served to guests. In addition to Sangria, Spanish wine or sherry (sherry) should be present on the table.
A Spanish-style party will give guests a sea of positive emotions, fiery and passionate dancing, as well as an introduction to Spanish music and cuisine.
Hispanidad
Hispanicism, Spanishness
Christopher Columbus's first landing in America. Painting by Dioscoro of Puebla. 1862 Museo Nacional del Prado
A word from the ideological dictionary of Francoism, preserved in the name of the national holiday of Spain - Day of Hispanidad (a common translation is Spanish Nation Day). It is celebrated on October 12 - the day of the discovery of America - and evokes mixed feelings among modern Spaniards.
Hispanidad is a right-wing conservative concept, expressing the idea of a community of peoples of the former Spanish Empire, bound by the unity of history, language and the Catholic religion. The discoveries of Columbus, within the right-wing historical narrative, are presented as a moment of triumph for the Spanish nation, which transcended Europe and created the great Ibero-Latin American world, whose borders stretch from Patagonia to the Balearic Islands.
The interpretation of the holiday, which presents the colonization (conquista) of America as a major historical achievement, is not supported by many Spaniards, and, of course, it is not shared in Latin American countries. This is reflected in the modern names of the holiday on October 12 in different countries: Day of Interculturality and Multinationality in Ecuador, Day of Resistance of Indigenous Peoples in Venezuela and Nicaragua, Day of Respect for Cultural Differences in Argentina, Day of the Opening of Two Worlds in Chile.
Hispanidad as an ideology of religious conservative pan-Hispanism conflicts not only with the doctrines of Latin American states, but also with the concepts of multinationality within Spain itself, where Catalonia, the Basque Country, Navarre, Valencia, Aragon, Galicia and other so-called historical nations (nacionalidad histórica) defend their national and cultural identity and even independence.
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Briefly about the main thing
Spanish style has its own characteristic features. It is created using contrasting colors and deliberately rough finishing.
When implemented, the atmosphere of rural life is recreated. Therefore, furniture items are heavy massive tables, chairs, sideboards, beds, kitchen sets, decorated with carvings and metal parts.
The use of natural materials and a large number of forged products is considered mandatory.
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