Metro Plus
Bangalore
Chennai
Coimbatore
Delhi
Hyderabad
Kochi
Spain, up close
|
Valladolid offers mountains, beaches, Gothic architecture and much more
|
Spanish splendour Sights of Valladolid
There is more to Spain than Madrid. For instance, tourists could go across to the City of Valladolid, famous for speaking the purest Spanish. It was founded in the 11th Century by the nobleman, Pero Ansurez.
Located in the middle of the Castilian plain, 190 kilometres North West of Madrid, the city provides easy access to the mountains and beaches.
Situated on the River Pisuerga, it also preserves interesting Renaissance buildings in its old quarter, made up of houses, palaces and churches. One of the most symbolic one, is the cathedral.
So what’s the Indian connection?
K-Net, an entertainment enterprise and a distributor of Hathway, one of the country’s leading television satellite networks in India, is also an emerging player in the music industry. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City Council of Valladolid to promote Spain as a destination for tourists.
“We will shoot our first music video in the beautiful city. After completing the music album, we have planned to promote this album internationally to Canada, U.K., U.S. or to any country which has Indian population. The album is likely to be called ‘Spanish Connection’,” says Rupinder Ahluwalia, Senior Vice President Operations, K-Net. She adds, “We are also planning to shoot our first film in Valladolid.”
Cultural sites
Valladolid boasts several important cultural and artistic sites. No visitors to Valladolid should miss the National Sculpture Museum housed in the beautiful San Gregorio College.
It has a unique collection of polychromatic wooden sculptures. Churches such as San Pabalo and La Antigua are also fine examples of Gothic architecture.
One of the most significant cultural events in the city is the International Film Festival (SEMINCI), which takes place in October-November and attracts directors and producers from around the world.
The holy week processions (La Semana Santa) in Valladolid are well known and also very impressive.
Other important events include the International Dance and Theatre Festival (May) and the International Trade Exposition (September). K-Net will also hold a Spanish Week in Delhi in December, when flamenco dancers and chefs will be flown in from Valladolid to promote the local culture and cuisine apart from the trade exchange.
MEENAKSHI SHARMA
Printer friendly
page
Send this article to Friends by
E-Mail
Metro Plus
Bangalore
Chennai
Coimbatore
Delhi
Hyderabad
Kochi
|
