Andalusia's Day is celebrated on February 28th to commemorate the 1980 referendum when Andalusians voted to adopt the Statute of Autonomy, establishing Andalusia as an autonomous community of Spain. On this day, cities and towns decorate with Andalusian flags and banners, and schools hold cultural events and competitions, sometimes closing for a week-long celebration. Students participate by coloring pictures of Andalusian symbols, history and customs, performing plays, and singing the regional anthem. Famous Andalusian poets like Federico Garcia Lorca and Antonio Machado have written poems celebrating Andalusia and its provinces.

2. WHAT IS ?
• Andalusia´s day is celebrated the 28th of february
and commemorates the 28th of february in 1980
referendum on the Statute of Autonomity of
Andalusia, in which the andalusian electorate voted
for the statute than made Andalusia an autonomous
community of Spain

3. How …?
• In many municipalities and cities of Andalusia, people
decorate their balconies with the flag of
Andalusía and with bunting echoing its green-and-
white bars. Cultural competitions are often held in
conjunction with the day.

4. • In some cities, especially in the Málaga area, schools
are closed for a semana cultural, also known
as Semana blanca. The Friday before is often a day of
celebration in schools with a traditional Andalusian
breakfast, consisting of a slice of toast with a thin
layer of olive oil and orange juice
How…?

5. • Students color pictures that refer to the symbols
and insignia of Andalusia, its history and customs, put
on plays and sing the regional anthem, the Himno de
andalucía
How…?

6. Some details
• A lot of poets write poem to Andalusia and her
province ( Málaga, Granada, Sevilla, Almería, Huelva,
Córdoba and Jaén ).
• The most famous poets in Andalusía are: Federíco
García Lorca, Rafael Alberti, Antonio machado.

7. A poem….
• PALABRA AMADA
- ¿Qué palabra es la que más te gusta? Luis Cernuda.
- ¿Una palabra?¿Tan solo una?
¿Y quién responde a esa pregunta?
-¿La prefieres por su sonido?
-Por lo callado de su ritmo,
que deja un hueco cuando se ha dicho.
-¿O la prefieres por lo que expresa?
- Por lo que en ella tiembla,
hiriendo el pecho como saeta.
-Esa palabra dímela tú.
Esa palabra es: andaluz.