"Big Pot Rice" In 1987, the "Guinness" record for "big pot rice" with meat and vegetables (similar to the Chinese "eight treasures" rice) was broken twice in Spain. Record. The original record was for making a pot of rice with meat and vegetables for 15,000 people. This year, the two records were made for 30,000 and 60,000 people.
Meat and vegetables is a food that is eaten frequently in Valencia and throughout Spain. It is made with rice, meat, fish and beans and is popular with foreign travelers.
"Honeymoon Island" Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, the Balearic Islands, there is the largest island of Majorca, beautiful scenery, pleasant climate. 50 years in the mid-1950s, there are 100 pairs of young men and women in France to get married collectively. They have long admired the charming scenery of Majorca, and agreed to go here to celebrate the honeymoon. Afterwards, many newly married young men and women in Europe regard this place as the best honeymoon place. Over time, the island came to be known as the "Honeymoon Island".
Bullfighting
Bullfighting is considered to be the "national essence" and "national skill" of Spain, and is known as the "Kingdom of Bullfighting". Spain's bullfighting has always been the world's public attention and appreciation. Martyrs' Day Women's Rule Day. According to legend, in 1227, the Moors captured the Segovia Castle in Samara, in the people at their wits' end, St. Agda and some other women stepped forward, led the men and some other women and the enemy to start a special fight, and finally drove away the enemy, recapture the castle. A number of women died heroically. Later generations to commemorate the martyrdom of women in the defense of their hometown, decided to use two days in February every year as "Martyrs' Day", and by the women in power, held a variety of commemorative activities, also known as the "Women in Power Day".
During these two days, all power held by men, from public affairs to the family, was handed over to women. Women "elected their own two mayors" to fulfill their mayoral powers. On this day, the women, under the command of the "women mayors", carried a huge statue of St. Agda, the defender of the castle, to the church guarded by the men. This symbolizes the capture of Segovia's castle
It is likely that Spaniards wake up later and stay up later than most Europeans due to the mild climate and long hours of sunshine they enjoy. Stores are usually open from 9:00 or 9:30 to 13:30 in the morning and from 16:30 or 17:00 to 20:00 or 20:30 in the afternoon, but more and more stores stay open until noon. Usually they are closed one and a half days a week, usually on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. However, there are many stores that close only on Sundays. In summer, in tourist areas, business hours can be as late as 22:00 or 23:00 seven days a week. Restaurant opening hours are not standardized, but the normal lunch time is from 13:30 to 15:30 and the dinner time is from 20:30 to 23:00 or 23:30. In summer, the opening hours are longer. There are many restaurants that do not close at noon and many of them are open even after midnight. Bars are open during the day and at night.Generally speaking, Spain has a strong nightlife. Bars and discos stay open late at night. In summer they often close after 3:00 or 4:00 pm. In big cities, such as Madrid or Barcelona, there are many entertainment venues that close at dawn even in winter.
Tipping
Tipping is a widespread custom in Spain. Even though most restaurants and bars charge for service, it is still normal to leave a small tip. This custom also extends to hotel bellboys, theater ushers and taxi drivers. However, it is not obligatory, and people will not object if they do not tip.