Dia de la Hispanidad
Spain celebrates its National Day on 12 October with an impressive military procession in the Plaza de Colón, Madrid.
The day honours the "discovery" of the "New World" by Christopher Columbus, whilst paying tribute to all the Spaniards who have died for their country. As part of the tradition, King Juan Carlos, accompanied by the Royal Family, is presented with a bayleaf laurel by selected veteran soldiers, in a gesture of rememberance. The celebrations end with an air display of low-flying planes over Madrid, that paint the sky with red and yellow stripes - the coloures of the Spanish flag.

When: 12 Oct 2008
Where: Plaza de Colón


