Language
Religion
Sports
Music
11-piece band called a cobla, that includes genuine folk instruments such as the flabiol (tabor pipe) and tambori, tenora, tible which are also used in other regions of Spain. Coblas also frequently play as concert bands without the dance.
Here is a famous song about Andorra
Clothing
Women- The traditional costume for women features a full, flowered skirt over a white petticoat; a blouse ; long, black, fingerless net gloves; and black espadrilles with white stockings.
Men- The traditional costume for men is a white shirt, dark knee-length pants, white stockings, and black shoes. They may also wear broad red sashes tied at the waist.
Men- The traditional costume for men is a white shirt, dark knee-length pants, white stockings, and black shoes. They may also wear broad red sashes tied at the waist.
Major Holidays
Andorra's holidays include New Year's Day (January 1), Good Friday and Easter Monday (in March or April), Andorran National Day (September 8), and Christmas (December 25), as well as other holy days of the Christian calendar. The National Day is observed by making a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of Meritxell, Andorra's most important religious site.
Jobs
About 25 percent of the work force is employed in commerce; 20 percent in restaurants and hotels; 20 percent in manufacturing and construction; 10 percent in public administration; 1 percent in agriculture; and the remainder in other areas.
Customs
Andorra has an old and rich folk heritage that is perpetuated in its folk dances. One of the most popular dances is thesardana,which is also the national dance of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The dancers form a circle or a long line, holding their clasped hands high in the air to perform this slow, graceful dance. In addition to the sardana, various regions have their own dances, including themarratxa,thecontrapas,and theBal de Santa Ana.
Heritage
Andorra has an old and rich folk heritage that is perpetuated in its folk dances. One of the most popular dances is thesardana,which is also the national dance of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The dancers form a circle or a long line, holding their clasped hands high in the air to perform this slow, graceful dance. In addition to the sardana, various regions have their own dances, including themarratxa,thecontrapas,and theBal de Santa Ana.