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Like dancing, Spain’s fashion requires a lot of passion. The Spanish fashion industry has taken the entire world by storm. The place is inhabited by some of the world’s most attractive and stylish people who carry themselves with poise and elan. Consquently, several leading fashion designers have set up their base in the Mediterranean country. Spain fashion is an integral part of the culture of Spain. Be it the formal suits and elegantly cut tuxedos, or be it the slightly unconventional and experimental rainproof ponchos, balloon silhouettes and the fashionable checked and striped sweaters, Spanish men have a plethora of options when it comes to smart dressing. Women too, need not to be disappointed. They can collect an haute-couture of some very stylish clothes in bold and dashing prints that are well cut, with fine lines and silhouettes that accentuate the figure. Besides sleek jewelry, elegant footwear and accessories are also available aplenty in counry.

Altough not as dynamic as dance, painting is an element of exposure in Spain. Painting is one of the oldest types of human artistic expression. In Spain, this kind of art was expressed by the most popular artistic currents. The most famous Spanish artists are Francisco de Goya, Salvador Dali and Pablo Ruiz y Picasso. The last mentioned was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright who spent most of his adult life in France. Picasso demonstrated extraordinary artistic talent in his early years, painting in a naturalistic manner through his childhood and adolescence. All of them made Spanish painting known throughout the world. Painting appears in the form of frescos in churches, the most famous area for frecos being Vall de Boi. Every year, thousands of tourists are impressed by Spanish painting.

Spanish cuisine, which is characterized by variety and freshness, is also an asset of Spain as one of the most diverisified in Europe, the perfect blend of culture and tastes. Spanish cuisine consists of a variety of dishes, variety due to differences in geography, culture and climate of the regions of this country. Some of the known dishes are: Jamon; Paella; Tortilla of potatoes; Gazpacho; Calamares a la Romana and Callos;

Last but not least, football has left its mark on this wonderful country. A relationship between football, politics, identity and attitudes towards regionalism in Spain has also been reported. Professional football in Spain is a sociocultural event that makes a significant contribution to the Spanish economy in terms of both demand and supply.