Tag Archives: Día de la Hispanidad

2011 Spain’s Fiesta Nacional, Columbus Day, “El Pilar”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by MadridMan

Today is 12 October 2011, a National Holiday in Spain. Every October 12th here is the “Día de la Hispanidad“, also known as “Fiesta Nacional de España” or “Columbus Day”, the day Christopher Columbus discovered The Americas. (hey, didn’t The … Continue reading →

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Fiesta Nacional de España – Puente del Pilar 2010

Posted on October 8, 2010 by MadridMan

It’s that time again. Tuesday, 12th of October marks the combo-holiday of  the Virgin Saint “El Pilar” (La Virgen del Pilar) and the “Fiesta Nacional de España” – a.k.a. “Día de la Hispanidad“, commemorating the day in 1492 when Christopher … Continue reading →

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Bush sends Spanish King Message of Friendship

Posted on October 11, 2008 by MadridMan

The Spanish newspaper, El País, ran an article HERE (in Spanish) today on their website. Below you have the English-language translation of the same article: Two days before Spain celebrates its Día de la Hispanidad, a tribute to Columbus´arrival in … Continue reading →

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Día de la Hispanidad in Spain

Posted on October 10, 2008 by MadridMan

This coming Sunday, 12 October 2008, is the Día de la Hispanidad in Spain and will be celebrated in Madrid in grand fashion with a 250,000€ military parade, resided over by the Royal Family as well as the President of … Continue reading →

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