Traditions and everyday life in SpainFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Spain. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
152 keepsakes from Spain (80 traditions and culture, 72 personal) · page 4 of 6Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
This is something every single person in Sevilla has done for sure. Sitting next to the river and watching the sun as it goes down, enjoying the weather and the way the wind cools you down after a hot afternoon, watching people…
Shared by poolgirl8
We celebrate this day in honor of 'Lempira' an Indigenous leader that helped Honduras overcome the Spanish conquest, he fought for our independance. During this celebration we as students have to decorate the school, the parents…
Shared by Floraa01
Well in Jamaica land of wood and water of many one people we lover to eat traditional food like Ackee and salt fish which is a national breakfast meal and Rice and red kidney beads and Chicken is also a national favourite hope…
Shared by Aganydaddy
And here's one of the most beautiful sights I've found in a sudden, just a random day: the sunrise over the Santillana's swamp. This little artificial mass of water sometimes make us believe it's a real lake. It's a pitty that…
Shared by rivera.esm
When we meet up with friends or family to have a meal, the meal itself can be short, but afterwards we spend hours just chatting in the restaurant around 1 coffee, until someone says it’s time to leave, then we’ll spend another…
Shared by Sage11
It is a tradition in Catalonia where from the oldest to the youngest participate. It consists of dancing, blowing blunderbuss, and even singing around the towns. They are divided into five groups, where each one has the marked…
Shared by nuuuriaaa
One of the things i like the most is greek mythology. Last April i went to an end of course trip to Rome and I took a lot of photos of the statues and i have learnt a lot more. My favourite gods are Artemis, Athena, Ares and…
Shared by Carol_050408
In Peru (where i'm from) there is a celebration during october called ''El señor de los Milagros'', and during the whole month you can see christian people wearing purple gowns (?) around the street as a sign of devotion.
Shared by choripaaam
I love reading alone in parks, I love this specific one that is near my house. There is never more than three people around there so I never get distracted! Its a great place to clear my mind and to enjoy my book.
Shared by icybirdwhistle
It’s an emotional experience, a beautiful connection between you and nature. It doesn’t matter whether you’re religious or not — it’s something deeply personal, just between you and the experience itself.
Shared by V11
Besalú is a charming medieval town in Catalonia, Spain, known for its beautifully preserved stone bridge and historic Jewish quarter. Walking through its cobbled streets feels like stepping back in time.
Shared by Ivy7
“La Feria” is a spanish type of carnival that has been celebrated for many many years!! it’s really typical from andalusia, i’ve been to many of them but i go every year to the ones from Cadiz
Shared by litacosmos
We celebrate San Juan y San Pedro. We go to either the beach or the river of the town. There are fireworks and a bonfire. Then, the there’s a drinkin in the street until very late.
Shared by circ3
I’m so lucky to live on Picasso’s hometown. My city is full of cultural and artistic places to get some creativity and inspiration. I love to share all that inspo with my penpals?
Shared by Post_in_a_box
These are some of the typical drying sheds in the area where I live, there are many and they are some of those places where you can breathe another rhythm of life.
Shared by viclink
The pictures that you see below are from my land, Ciudad Real, which is located in La Mancha, near Madrid. This is a land of long tradition, wine and Don Quixote.
Shared by Eduardo
I usually go thrifting with my friends for clothes on Humana or other cheap second hand stores and go and eat something in a nice park when finished.
Shared by Daniuxy
I love to read and get lost in books, forget about the daily worries of real life and if this is accompanied with a cup of tea that’s just perfect!
Shared by R04rc0Ten
We go to a walk in a especific park (Pradera de San Isidro), we eat churros with chocolate and lemonade and dance. It is celebrated every May 15th.
Shared by Loloeto
These is my little town. This town is sorrounded by wonderful mountains. I like to spend time walking trought its mountains. Note: not my image.
Shared by Arnutskiii
This view is at the top of the "Castillo de Gibralfaro" in Málaga, people come here to watch the sunset since the scenery is beautiful.
Shared by mina04mc
The timple is the Canarian musical instrument par excellence, it is part of our folklore and has produced great musicians, such as El Colorao.
Shared by DarkPangolin
I try twice a month to escape to the region where I was born, near the Pyrenees to walk into the mountains and reconnect with my gutfeelings.
Shared by Gamma
Every three months my friends and I try to get together to make some kind of gluten-free dessert, and so far it has turned out pretty well!
Shared by Viiolet
I look for scrap fabric or second hand clothes to upcycle into new cool pieces, and also trinkets and vintage furniture pieces for my home
Shared by Inespacecat
Recently I've been loving going on walks by the portuary area. It's fun reading the names of the boats and petting the dogs that pass by.
Shared by cancobou
I'm not too good at doing tricks myself yet but I love going around Barcelona and taking pictures of the interesting people I meet !
Shared by Olsander
My friend and i went! It was really fun, and we decided to go on a ride that would go really high up where i nearly started crying.
Shared by Carmen Retzignac
I live faraway the beaches. I love run away close to the sea. They give me good vibes. I love walking beaches and seeing sunsets.
Shared by Penfriend2024
I’ve been doing pottery for some time. One day I came out with the idea of sculpting bears. It’s been an obsession ever since.
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