Unusual, unknown Cadiz. ➽ DISCOVER Cádiz through its daily life, its men and women, its history, its artistic culture, its unusual customs and legends.
Anda-luz! Las Ketchup is the name of an Andalusian group from Cordoba, initially made up of three sisters. They released the hit of summer 2002: "The Ketchup Song", or "Aserejé" in the Spanish version. Impossible to miss, we all danced to it. Almost 8 million records sold, number 1 in twenty [...].
Las Ketchup: did you know? Read more "
Luisa Roldán, the eminent. Luisa Roldán was born in 1652, during the Counter-Reformation. This was the century of the Spanish Baroque, when painting had to be at the service of religion, in reaction to Protestants who rejected the authority of the Pope.painting and sculpture had to humanize religious representations.to be naturalistic, with larger-than-life physiques that took on a new meaning.
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Toussaint, or "Todos los Santos" in Spanish, translates as "Tosantos" in Gaditan, the Cadiz language that likes to chew on words. Cadiz is known throughout Spain for its Carnival. A 10-day celebration of Andalusian culture in February. Above all, it's a time when Gaditans make their claims in song and satire.
What is All Saints' Day in Cadiz? Read more "
