Traditions make up the backbone of a culture. They're what make places and people unique.

But sometimes change is the key to keeping traditions alive.

Whether it's championing a new, more humane style of bullfighting in Spain, or showing that

women can scale the highest mountains in the Andes, wearing the traditional skirts

and hats that Jolitas have been wearing for centuries.

Welcome to season 11 of the Duolingo Spanish podcast, where we feature fascinating, true

stories for intermediate-level Spanish learners. This season travel with your ears on a journey

across the Spanish-speaking world, as we explore how a new generation is working to keep

their cultural traditions alive. From a star of Mexican wrestling or lucha libre, who's

figured out how to bring his full self, make up and all, to the ring. To the acclaimed

composer behind the world's first opera featuring panflutes or samponias.

Our new season starts April 29. Follow us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite listening

app so you never miss an episode. And catch up on our previous seasons anytime at podcast.duolingo.com.

I'm your host, Martina Castro.

Bahah, Tbadonton.