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My world travels have taught me many things, one of which is that to truly appreciate the uniqueness of a culture, one must first actively search for similarities and connections with other cultures.
But what cultural connections exist between the Latino and Scottish cultures? Rather than focusing on the differences, I invite you to learn about the similarities between the Spanish in Galicia, Spain and the Celts in Ireland and Scotland.
Pure stereotypes say that Spain and Scotland have nothing in common. Bull fights, sangria and paella are distinct from haggis, whiskey and kilts. In truth, it was a tribe of Celts from the Iberian Peninsula that founded Ireland, and later, Scotland. This group of people left a footprint that is seen today in the Northwestern Province of Galicia via legends, music and ruins.
First, there is the similarity with the breathtaking beauty of the coastlines. Just as in Ireland and Scotland, the coastline is full of coves, sandy beaches,...
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