Día de la Hispanidad
The National Day of Spain and Día de la Raza, celebrating Hispanic heritage across Spain and the Americas.
Día de la Hispanidad, celebrated on October 12th, is Spain's National Day, commemorating the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1492. It is a public holiday in Spain, marked by official ceremonies and public events. The day begins with the Spanish Royal Family attending a military parade in Madrid, which includes a flypast by the Air Force's Patrulla Águila trailing the colours of the flag. The parade is a significant event, featuring various military units, bands, and historical reenactments.
After the parade, the Spanish Royal Family appears on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the crowd. The King of Spain delivers a speech, addressing the nation and highlighting the importance of Hispanic heritage. In the afternoon, the Spanish Royal Family travels to the Almudena Cathedral for a religious ceremony. Throughout the day, various cultural events, concerts, and exhibitions take place across Spain, celebrating Hispanic art, music, and literature. In the evening, fireworks light up the sky in major cities.
The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.
Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.
Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.