SPA.1. PE. CW. 2026
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Spanish Culture Assesemnt
Spanish Culture Assesemnt
Para Empezar – Culture Assessment
Culture: Los Sanfermines Pg 16 Autentico
5 straightforward comprehension questions plus 3 DOK 2–3 culture/application questions
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Date: ______________________________
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Los Sanfermines – A Festival in Spain
Every July, the city of Pamplona, Spain, celebrates a famous festival called Los Sanfermines, or the Festival of San Fermín. The celebration takes place in honor of San Fermín, the patron saint associated with the city.
One of the best-known traditions of the festival is the encierro, or running of the bulls. During the encierro, bulls run through closed-off streets while participants run ahead of them toward the bullring. Because this activity can be dangerous, runners must follow safety rules.
Los Sanfermines are about more than the bulls. The festival also includes music, dancing, parades, fireworks, traditional clothing, and religious celebrations. Many participants wear white clothing with a red scarf around their necks.
Festivals such as Los Sanfermines help communities preserve traditions and bring people together. At the same time, traditions involving animals can lead to different opinions and discussions about culture and animal welfare.
What festivals are you familiar with in which an animal plays a role? Name the festival or celebration and explain the role the animal plays.
Where are Los Sanfermines celebrated?
When are Los Sanfermines celebrated?
What is the encierro?
What do many participants traditionally wear?
Which activity is also part of Los Sanfermines?
Compare the festival you identified with Los Sanfermines. Give ONE similarity or ONE difference.
Why do you think communities continue cultural traditions such as Los Sanfermines? Use one detail from the reading to support your answer.