October 12th is Columbus Day. The House of Spain is hosting their yearly Lawn Program on or around that day. Providing the entertainment that day is a Spanish dance group wearing traditional gowns with beautiful ruffles. They usually perform a repertoire of typical Spanish Flamenco dances.

Food served on the Spanish Lawn Program is a traditional “Paella” with chicken, seasoned rice, vegetables and seafood. The paella is cooked in a huge pan called paellera that are traditionally round, shallow and made of polished steel with two handles. Paellas were traditionally served in Valencia during outings in the countryside. Lemonade is usually served that day.