The year is 2004; you are on Flight 343, bounded for Torino, Italy for the Winter Olympics. You are seated conformably in first class when suddenly the pilot announces that they must make an emergency landing in Madrid, Spain. The plane lands securely, but the aircraft needs repairs. You will remain in the capital for 24 hours. What will you do?

You decide that you what to absorb as much Spanish culture as you can within the time frame. First, you want to learn more about bullfighting in order to decide whether you would like to attend a "corrida de toros".

Bullfight culture

Origins and History of Bullfight

Bullfights in Madrid

 

 

After the bullfight, you decide that you need a more passive type of entertainment. Music, would be good! What kind? A Cumbia, bolero, mmmm… to a "flamenco show", of course!

But, what is flamenco?

Where does it come from?

What does it sound like?