General Overview                                                                                       

Variety of Cultures, Educational activities and festivals and traditions are an outstanding feature of the Two Worlds United Study Destinations.   The fiesta at Valencia, the April fair in Seville, and the San Fermín fiesta at Pamplona or the processions of Italy and France are several of the more important social characteristic. They usually begin with a high mass followed by a solemn procession in which venerated images are carried on the shoulders of the participants. Music, dancing, poetry, and singing often enliven these colorful occasions. In contrast, the feast of Corpus Christi in Toledo and Granada and the Holy Week observances in Valladolid, Zamora, and Cuenca are solemn affairs. The bullfight, an important part of Spanish tradition, has been called a fiesta brava. It is far more than a mere spectator sport; fans applaud not only the bravery of the toreros but their dexterity and artistry as well.