Fiestas in Spain: Why do the People of Madrid Celebrate "2 de Mayo"?

May 02, 2022 00:10:06
Fiestas in Spain: Why do the People of Madrid Celebrate "2 de Mayo"?
Brian's Spain Domain
Fiestas in Spain: Why do the People of Madrid Celebrate "2 de Mayo"?

May 02 2022 | 00:10:06

/

Show Notes

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a famous celebration associated with Mexico, but in the region of Madrid, the 2 de Mayo is an annual holiday. The painting in the podcast was done by Goya and it powerfully depicts the horror of the executions carried out during the famous uprising against Napoleon’s troops […]

Other Episodes

Episode

December 16, 2025 00:15:29
Episode Cover

Women in Spanish History: La Pasionaria

Dolores Ibárruri—better known as La Pasionaria, stands out as a figure of immense passion and conviction. Her voice, once heard across the barricades of...

Listen

Episode

April 15, 2025 00:18:12
Episode Cover

Spanish History 101, EP 49 – Spain’s Recent History

In this episode, we cover the final years of Spain’s history, from 2004-2025, and look at some of the issues affecting this country over...

Listen

Episode

October 23, 2024 00:13:15
Episode Cover

Let’s Open a Bottle 23: Montsant, Tarragona & Terra Alta

Catalonia is home to about a dozen different wine regions with a whole array of quality wine, from modern standards like red, white and...

Listen