Beyond the Headlines, Catalan Culture Has a Long History of Vibrancy and Staying Power The autonomous Spanish region of Catalonia takes center stage at this summer’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Throughout history, the language and culture of Catalonia have been suppressed. Spanish dictator Franco outlawed the speaking of Catalan between 1939 and 1975. That oppression of the language and ...

Almogàver was founded in 2009, which makes it a veteran of the craft beer scene. However, while the region was late to the microbrewery trend by U.S. standards, in Spain, Catalonia was a leader.

Catalan culture in France and Spain: Homage to both Catalonias. Ferne Arfin samples Catalan culture in both French Catalonia and Spain's Catalunya, in an area straddling the French and Spanish border.

19th cent - Catalonia is at the forefront of industrialisation in Spain and experiences a cultural renaissance; start of a movement to revive Catalan culture and language, leading to the rise of ...

Research Catalan Culture and Brush Up on the Language Image Credit: Shutterstock. When visiting Barcelona, it's essential to research and appreciate Catalan culture.

Spain threatened to impose direct rule over Catalonia after the region's president suggested they vote on independence. ... Andrew Husband News & Culture Writer Twitter. October 19, 2017.

AP PHOTOS: Human towers rise skyward in Spain's Catalonia as part of cultural pride Show all 18. ... dates to the 18th century and forms an essential part of Catalonia’s culture.

Catalan cuisine is a true culinary gem that reflects the region’s rich culture and geographical diversity. From the mountains to the coast, every corner of Catalonia offers a wide array of ...

Culture Issue 179 November 14, 2024 11 Min Read Balancing act: Catalonia’s castells, or human towers, offer a lesson in sharing the load. In front of a crowd of thousands, Catalans of all ages team up ...

Catalonia's cinematic rise shines at Cannes, driven by talent, ... “Sirat,” co-written by Santiago Fillol and directed by Laxe, takes a gritty journey through Morocco’s rave culture, ...