April’s Fair in Seville, Spain is an annual festival that dates back to 1847. It is held in April or May and celebrates the arrival of spring. The fair takes place around the city and is a time for festivities with bullfighting, open-air concerts, nightly fireworks, rides, lottery booths, and much more.
Traditional folk costumes from all different regions of Spain are worn at the fiesta, along with flamenco dancing and singing performances. Delicious traditional food such as tapas, paella, and gazpacho are available throughout the fair. April’s Fair in Seville is a vibrant celebration that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Introduce your Spanish students to the cultural aspect of this colorful festival held in Seville, Spain during the spring.
- Feria de Sevilla: Presentation and Class Activities – Introduce your students to Seville Fair (April Fair) or Feria de Sevilla (Feria de Abril) from Spain. Use these ready-to-use Google Slides in Spanish and English for them to bring cultural traditions to your classes.
- El calor de una sonrisa by Gemeliers – This PDF includes 6 classroom activities with the Spanish song “El calor de una sonrisa.” This is a beautiful song that describes and invites us to visit the city of Sevilla in Spain. The document includes a link to the music video that includes footage from the city.
See more Traditions from the Spanish-speaking world.
