Word: verbena
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Areilza, Count of Motrico, and his wife, who live in one of the capital's most breathtaking houses (white-walled ballroom, priceless tapestries, bubbling fountain). The Spaniards are hosts at huge New Year's Eve balls, an annual Columbus Day party (1,000 guests) and spring Verbena (carnival), bring in flamenco dancers who whirl to the clapping of the guests (including the ambassador, sitting on the floor). For perfectly detailed dinners and suppers, nobody surpasses Peru's Ambassador Fernando Berckemeyer, who boasts good Goyas on the walls, two excellent French chefs in the kitchen...