El Gordo Lottery and Many Things Spanish

Throughout recent history Spain has provided a forthright status not only in the coverage of its language around the world but also its civilization.



In modern times this has been represented by the affect of General Franco, an incredible story, depicted so wonderfully in Ernest Hemmingway’s “Homage to Catalonia”. So where does the elgordo lotto fit in to this rich tapestry and social fabric? Well, in the truest sense of things Spanish and as distinctive as Paella, Tapas, Matadors, it certainly fulfils a particular and charismatic role.

So let me clarify. As a country Spain enjoys the pomp and ceremony of its magnificent Christmas lotto draw El Gordo. As an body it is in all probability one of the utmost lotteries in the world and stands tall among the major European Lotteries, not only from the point of view of its mammoth prize funds and jackpots but also how it is lovedby its people, the Spanish public. The inherent value it conveys is seen in many different situations from literature, the famous work “ Hoy es Fiesta” through to the entire series of concerts and shows which fill the few days before the Christmas draw.

The initiation of television and media communication in recent times has escalated the event to a land grabbing and worldwide status which providesthe El Gordo Lottery platform a world wide stage and arena. During the few days moving up to drawing of lots from the golden bowls by children of the San Isdro orphanage, the talk is of the fabulous dream, the unbelievable win. Images and passions fully demonstrated in the leading literature work, Hoy es Fiesta” mentioned earlier. Complete villages have participated and won, syndicates and groups of inhabitants sharing and daring to dream have been answered with amazing prizes amounting to millions of Euros.

Such is the scene that Spain continues to have high level lottery draws through out the calendar year, the main ones being, El Nino in January and the Sorteo Extraordinario in July. This of course showsand further adds weight to the sheer passion and excitement Spain gives to its thirst for lotteries, quite amazing when compared to some of the other European countries. Although there are some key lotteries such as the UK National Lottery and Euro millions they are somewhat distinctive, early in their evolution in comparison. May be over time they will offer similar characteristics, however, being Spanish is being Spanish.

In conclusion what can one assume for the future? I can only intimate that the love for such an event will continue. It is so carried through within the Spanish way of life, it ironically presents one of the few unifying common denominators for Spain, given recent separatist movement activity.

El Gordo is all things Spanish, it carries an air of dignity and respect yet presents and fashions a wonderful joyous occasion. I can only congratulate and the Spanish Lottery commission ONLAE for continuing this amazing tradition and truly incorporating it in to all things Spanish.