My instrument is the lute, which was introduced into Europe by the Arabs. It is still used in traditional groups such as the Tuna.
The Tuna is a musical group and brotherhood of College Students that wear a combination of old garments and perform songs from Latin American and European folklore. In general with string instruments.
Why have I chosen this type of music? Many guys want to play in a rock band or something like that, true...
Rock is a form of music that I like as well. Many members of the Tuna play in rock bands. But the Tuna offers friendship, tradition, and we are like a brotherhood.
The Tuna is one of the most traditional aspects of Spain. After the paella, bullfights and flamenco.
Is it possible to visit the concerts. They are everywhere in Spain. Such a concert is called "Certamen" and lasts two days. One day the most traditional part of the Tuna with a parade by the host city and serenades. The next day is the concert on the stage of a theatre in the city or outdoors.
http://www2.dis.ulpgc.es/tuna este es el link de mi Tuna.
England, Wales, Holland, Germany, France, Belgium and Poland.
> Why did you travel anyway?
Mainly to attend boxer dog shows. I breed boxers and boxer world is very international.
Germany, Wales and Holland. The variety of scenery, the climate, the food are great over there. The transportation in all these places is very easy compared to the States.
> What shouldn't you do when you go to Europe?
Don't bring too much; pack lightly. Whatever you need, you can get it there. Large suitcases will be a hassle in trains and in small alleys.
> And what is a must?
You need a good map of the cities you visit. Highlight the route you have to go on the map before you start walking. I got lost so often!
> What is the best thing to eat and where can we get it?
Pastries and bread. Buy it at a real bakery.
> What is a real bakery?
That is where they make the bread and where it isn't just delivered in plastic bags.
> Yuk! Does that really happen?
Yes, we have bread that is soft and white, like toilet paper.
> Not used, we hope...
> Where do you want to go next?
Venice. The next boxer show will be there, so...
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