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The National Anthem of Guatemala (Spanish: Himno Nacional de Guatemala) [a] was an initiative of the government of General José María Reina Barrios. [b] Its music was composed by Rafael Álvarez Ovalle [] and its original lyrics written by Cuban poet and diplomat José Joaquín Palma, in the context of the cultural and industrial event Exposición Centroamericana of 1897.
In Spain, the Nuestra Señora de los Dolores procession with a statue of Our Lady is held on the Viernes de los Dolores (Friday of Sorrows) on the Friday before Palm Sunday, with a fair featuring local cuisine. [7] In Portugal, one of the best-known celebrations is the procession of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady, in Mafra. [8]
In 1946, the English lyrics were written by Harold Barlow and Phil Brito who had their popular recording hit the charts in May 1946 under the title of "Mama". British singer David Whitfield also had a hit with the song, which reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in 1955. [6] The British lyrics did differ from the American ones.
Semana Santa [4] Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are official holidays. May 1 Labour Day: Día del Trabajo: Also called International Workers' Day: June 30 Army Day: Día del Ejército: August 15 Assumption Day: Día de la Asunción: Assumption of Mary into Heaven (only in Guatemala City) September 15 Independence Day: Día de ...
Santo" reached the top 10 in other territories, such as Panama, [36] [37] El Salvador, [38] and Peru. [39] It was a top 20 year-end hit in Guatemala, [40] and top 30 in Dominican Republic. [41] Throughout Europe, "Santo" peaked at number seventeen on the Hungarian Single Top 40 chart, [42] and at number seventy-two on the Spanish Singles Chart ...
"El Próximo Viernes" (English: Next Friday) is a song by Regional Mexican singer-songwriter Espinoza Paz from his 2008 debut album El Canta Autor Del Pueblo. [ 1 ] Music video
"Ay mamá" (pronounced [aj maˈma]; American English: "Oh, mom", British English: "Oh, mum") [1] is a song by Spanish music act Rigoberta Bandini. The song was independently released on 23 December 2021 [2] and was a candidate to represent Spain in the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, taking part in its preselection, Benidorm Fest.
The lyrics begin: La múcura está en el suelo, mamá, no puedo con ella. Me la arrebató una estrella.. It was composed by Cresencio Salcedo a flute player who also composed Mi cafetal, [2] and has received many recorded versions.