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San Isidro Day Trivia

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  • Name of the typical dance of Madrid?
    Chotis
  • What is a fun activity you can do in San Isidro?
  • What was special about San Isidro
    Performed miracles like water rising and bringing food to the poor
  • What is the accessory that the chulapas wear on their shoulders?
    Shawl (Manton de Manila)
  • What is this activity?
    The parade of the giants
  • Where can you participate in celebrating San Isidro?
    Madrid ( Plaza Mayor, Las Vistillas Gardens, or Pradera de San Isidro)
  • What is the English name of San Isidro?
    Saint Isidore
  • What is the significance of having two white carnations?
    The person is single
  • This typical drink is made with wine, lemon, sugar and chopped fruit, usually apple.
    Limonada
  • What is the opening speech of San Isidro called?
    Pregón
  • What are some types of rosquillas?
    listas, tontas, de Santa Clara, or francesas
  • What is the significance of having one red carnation?
    The person is in a relationship
  • What are these?
    Rosquillas de San Isidro
  • The name of the sport that is typical in Spain?
    Bullfighting
  • What was Saint Isidore's job?
    Farmer
  • What part of the animal is entresijos and gallinejas?
    stomach and intestines
  • Chulapos and chulapas were originally from which Madrid neighborhood?
    Malasaña
  • What is the name of this instrument?
    Barrel (small) organ
  • What is the name of the red flower?
    Carnation(s)
  • What was the nickname given to the of the neighbors of Malasaña?
    Chulapas and Chulapos
  • When is the feast day of San Isidro?
    May 15
  • What is the name of the hat chulapos wear?
    Flat cap (Parpusa)
  • What is the name of the place where they used to bullfight in Madrid?
    Matadero