How do people form a cultural identity in Madrid?
Because Spain shares borders with other countries and is in a continent made up of many countries, it is quite a multicultural place. Also, Spain has been conquered by different peoples throughout history, and when this happened many people immigrated from the conquerer's country. This means that in Madrid, the people will generally be accepting of other's cultural practices. However, to form a cultural identity in Madrid, one may want to adapt to the common cultural practices of the Madrileños. Such as taking a siesta in the afternoon, drinking a small draft of beer at some meals and experiencing the exciting nightlife. Madrid was rated five in the top 20 Global Fashion Cities in the World. So trying out some of the current fashion trends in Madrid could be beneficial to experience the way many Madrileños. Also, by experiencing the local film, music and dance is a great way to experience and get used to the culture. But most importantly, learning the local language and conversing with locals. This is important in all countries if trying to form a cultural identity. Conversing with someone in their first language is a much better way to get to know them better and for them to express themselves as best as they can. Madrid is also a football-obsessed city and it is not uncommon to see two people excitedly discussing a recent game or arguing over the best team. To understand Madrid's football obsession you must visit one of the team Real Madrid's matches and hear the crowd's enthusiasm and excitement.