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Dia de la Hispanidad: What is Spain’s National Day and how is it celebrated?

Spain's national day is steeped in history, national pride and for some, debate.

Laurence Dollimore
Every year on October 12, Spain comes to a standstill to celebrate its Fiesta Nacional, better known as the Dia de la Hispanidad. Spain's national day is steeped in history, national pride and for some, debate. October 12 marks the arrival of

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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