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Hug for health! - Abrazo Colectivo in Barcelona

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The phenomena of flashmobs have changed a lot by today. After unexpected, breath-taking dance shows and pillow battles, here comes the newest edition of these events: this Saturday is the day of the Collective Hugs, or in Spanish: Abrazo Colectivo. In a world full of stress, deadlines and tension, what better could happen to you than a half-an-hour-long hug? Forget about the everyday running and live for the moment for a while! Come alone or with friends, you can be sure that there will be someone to hug. Wow, hugging someone who I don´t know? Isn´t it a bit weird? At the first moment, maybe… But then we realize that it is what we really need. Don´t believe? Here are some scientific facts that prove that hugs are the best medicines. 1. Hugs increase oxytocin levels immediately. The sufficient amount of oxytocin is essential as it is responsible to feel emotionally balanced –it decrease the feeling of loneliness, isolation and anger. 2. Hugs increase serotonin levels
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Prepare yourself to the 10 biggest concert in Barcelona!

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Would you like to pause your sightseeing tour to have the concert of the year? Or maybe you visit us especially to see your favorite singer in live? Barcelona brings you the most popular artists from all around the world in this winter and spring, let´s check out the 10 biggest upcoming concerts of Sant Jordi Palace of Monjuic Hill! 1. Bryan Adams - January, 30th - Get Up Tour 13 new hits from the album Get Up, with song like  “ Brand New Day ”,  “You Belong To Me”,  “Thunderbolt” or   “Don’t Even Try”  and  “We Did It All”.  2. Ellie Goulding - February, 5th - Delirium Tour For the first time in Spain, Ellie will give us two wonderful concerts, on the 4th of February in Barcelona, and on the 6th in Madrid. Wanna hear one of 2015´s most played hit? Come and listen to the single Love Me Like You Do in live! 3. Eros Ramazotti - February, 14th - Perfecto Tour How about a Valentine´s Day with one of the most romantic singers ever? Come and celebrate with Eros on this w
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Zero Gravity Valencia - Discover the universe!

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Do you know how the Sun influences our lives here, on Earth? What are the hidden phenomenons of it and how do those huge, special telescopes function? Or what do they need to operate? If you want to extend you knowledge about the universe, visit the exposition Zero Gravity in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia! Imagine a big cubicle shaped room plastered with giant screens to show us real images about the cosmos and about the Earth, with the view from the space. Thanks to the unique design and to the play of the screens and moving images you have the chance to see our planet through the eyes of the astronauts, from the International Space Station. Moreover, the exhibition includes an overview of the actual and future space missions of the European Space Agency (ESA), mind-blowing pictures from Hubble space telescope (which was captured during the telescope´s 20-year-long orbit), special rockets of ESA, scale replicas of the ships of Ariane, Sovuzy and Vega and man
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What to do in Valencia on New Year’s Eve?

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The last night of December is definitely one of the most waited nights of the year. Preparing for the new experiences, new friends, new bucket lists and wows, and above all; for the biggest party of the year! So, let´s see what Valencia offers you on the last evening of 2015! As you may know, eating together – especially in the evening – is essential in Spain! All the family and friends get together on the end of the day to eat out or to eat at home and share the things that have happened to them on that day – and of course: to have fun. How could it be different on the 31 st of December? Option 1# - Party with dinner In Valencia a lot of clubs and restaurants offer you parties that includes dinner as well – and naturally Champaign and grapes at midnight to bring you luck! If you want to celebrate with the family without worrying what to eat or what to drink and after decide where to go, it´s the perfect choice for you. Option 2# - Dance till the morning A bit mor
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Tango Festival Barcelona - For the passionate start of the New Year

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Who has ever danced before, they could know that dancing could be a poem, a novella, a history written by the body. Every feeling you have could be expressed by using your arms and legs and the never-ending combinations of movements, depending on your actual thoughts and intuitions. Feeling passionate? Try Barcelona Tango Festival this year, and dance yourself into the New Year! How better could we start the New Year, than dancing? Now you got the chance to live for your passion: from 31 st December to 3 rd January Barcelona –or the ‘Third Homeland of Tango’ after Paris and Buenos Aires, as Don Enrique Cadícamo once had said – turns into the Heaven of tango dancers. Besides the classes leaded by the best tango dancers of the country, they offer you various exhibitions, live music and orchestras to make the first days of the New Year unforgettable. Let´s meet the tango legends, such as Roberto Herrera and Laura Legazcue, Pilar Álvarez and Claudio Hoffmann! They won´t
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The last marathon of 2015 - Run with us in Valencia!

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After a year full of marathons and running events, Valencia won´t let you wait for the New Year laid back on the couch! Pull your running shoes – and your costume! – up, because on December 30th the marathon of San Silvestre waits for you! The marathon of San Silvestre is back! For the 32nd edition Valencia turns into the dream of running lovers, moreover, to be even more entertaining, the last running event of the year is not only for your running shoes, but for the funniest costumes of yours, too! What will you put on this year? This amazing marathon has a real tradition in Valencia, the first one was organized in 1983, and since then Valencian people get together in every year on December 30, to say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one. Starting from Calle Xativa thousands of Valencians run together, from the smallest to the biggest ones, all the way through the 5,5 km long route. Starting : Calle Xátiva, in front of North Railway Station Finish : Plaz
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Gran Fele, the great circus in Valencia!

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The circus of Gran Fele comes to Valencia this year to represent their great spectacle, the Orinoco. From 23 rd December to 6 th January La Ramleta of Valencia turns into the home of magic and illusion. A show for all the senses Orinoco, a show for all of your senses, where there is no fix storyline, but a plenty of different scenes – just like in a dream, a surreal adventure, jumping from one picture to another one, but at the meantime keeping the perfect coherence of the happenings. You can live this amazing experience by watching our talented artists and their perfect movements accompanied by live music – let them transport you to a far and unimaginable world without moving from your seats. The Circus Gran Fele has a round circus floor, so that all the spectators can get involved in the show just as emotionally as physically. The show offers you a spectacle that challenges all your senses – sound, sight, touch, smell, and taste . The sight Welcome the unique and m
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