16th November: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FLAMENCO

The 16th of November, is the International Day of Flamenco. Why on 16^th of November?

Because it´s the day the UNESCO declared flamenco as one of the Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

This day has a special interest in Andalucía. Craddle of flamenco and place where his essence is attached to culture, people and tradition. 

All day long different activities have been promoted from the central administration, schools, theaters and peñas flamencas (flamenco associations).

In this day we want to congratulate all of our great artists, dancers, singers, guitar players and clappers for being part of this life form.

For making it comprehensible to all of us and for their abnegated sacrifice on stage, fully committed to this art.

In our center we will watch the following videos:

• IN SPANISH:

  
  

  • El Flamenco, Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad  10 minutos
  • La historia del flamenco 5 min 48 s
   
  
  

• IN ENGLISH

  
  

  • Flamenco, Immaterial Cultural Heritage of the Humanity 10 minutos 6 s
  • Flamenco dancing 1 min 11 s
  • The Flamenco guitar 1 min 11 s 
  • Flamenco Documentary (BBC in English) 8 min 46s 
  • What is flamenco? 4 minutos
  • Flamenco Dresses 4 minutos

• INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION BY TEACHER DANIEL:

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