18th November. Spanish gathering at Culture Club

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - WED. 18 NOVEMBER.

Dear Friend of the Society,

Thank you to the 50+ (I lost count after 50) people who attended the Get Together on the 28th of October. It was good to see new faces from levels 3 to 5 and it is hoped you will continue to come along to future gatherings, both to have an enjoyable time and also to practise and improve your Spanish.

Thanks go also to Billy Chan, who gave a comprehensive, well researched, talk on Guatemala. If we didn't know much about the country before, we certainly do now! At the next Get Together, on November 18, to which you are all welcome, Sylvia, who has links with Guatemala, Ecuador and the USA, and who previously gave a very interesting talk on Independence days in Central America ( 16/9/09), has kindly agreed to give a talk on Latin Music. Obviously this is a huge topic, so it is hoped more information about her selection can be given in the reminder e-mail.

The Get Togethers are always held in CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk - map attached), where the genial host, Lennon, provides us with a comfortable environment, free snacks and drinks at Happy Hour prices (after the first). The gatherings start at 7.00 p.m. and because many of us have to work next day early attendance is appreciated, so please make a note in your diary. Everybody with an interest in communicating in Spanish is welcome.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

Member of the Society.

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Extra notices :-

1) Carlos Souto, from Barcelona, who is one of the many native Spanish Speakers who do so much to enhance our gatherings, would like any singers out there to contact him (parkerbarna@gmail.com - 60956436). His plan is to work on some songs (he plays the guitar) with Spanish lyrics for presentation at some future Get Together. Should be fun - please get in touch with him directly if you are interested.

2) The Spanish Society will be holding their Annual Dinner soon and you are all cordially invited. Details can be found at http://www.hispanica.com.hk/news.php.

"Flamenco Festival ” from October 27th to November 6th 2009

The Consulate General of Spain is proud to invite you to the "Flamenco Festival ” from October 27th to November 6th 2009 at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

Oscar Herrero
" From Flamenco to Álbeniz"
27th October 2009, 8:00 pm

Concha Jareño
"Simply Flamenco"
28th Octubre 2009, 8:00 pm

Victor Fraile (Photographic exhibition)
"Matador"
from 27th Octubre to 6th November 2009


Free Admission. Bookings: Consulate General of Spain 2525 3041/2 espcghk@netvigator.com

28th October, Spanish gathering at Culture Club

Dear Member or Friend of the Society,

Yesterday, the 7th, a large crowd of us spent a very enjoyable Get Together in CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk). Thanks must go to Irene, from Spain, who gave an interesting talk on her home region, Murcia. We now know some unusual words, in addition to having a greater knowledge of that area of Spain. Also, our appreciation goes to Lennon, the owner of CultureClub, for the free snacks and warm hospitality.

Our next Get Together in CultureClub, 15 Elgin Street, Soho District, Central (map attached) will be on Wednesday, October 28th from 7 p.m. onwards. Billy Chan, who has spent a lot of his life in Guatemala, has kindly offered to give a talk on that country. I'm sure not too many of us know much about that part of Central America, so it should be interesting - please make a note in your diary to attend.

For those of you who have not been before, you will find it to be an excellent opportunity to practise your Spanish in very friendly surroundings. There is no need to register. Everyone is extremely relaxed, and you will no doubt enjoy the social side, as well the language development aspect. Native speakers are especially welcome (apologies that this message is in English).

See you on the 28th?

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs,

Member of the Society

31st. October. Spanish gathering at Termini Tea cafe

Dear all,

Our regular Spanish gathering the last Saturday of the month will be in Termini Tea Yard cafe and as always it will start from 8.00pm on going.

Details: "Termini Tea Yard"
Tel: 25757738
2/F, 516 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay

I'll see you then,
Marcela

11st. October to 15th. November. Insert a coin, Spanish Contemporary Art at Para/Site Art space

5th to 10th October. Spanish Film Festival at Agnes B. Cinema. Wanchai

We would like to invite you to the IV Edition of the Spanish Film Festival. 5 movies and more than 15 short movies will be screened at the HK Arts Centre during the Festival in the framework of the Spanish October.

On the first day of the Festival you are invited to the Opening cocktail, by uno más, on October 5th officiated by the Consul General of Spain, Juan Luis Flores Arroyuelo.
Please find the details below:

Dates: 5th to 8th & 10th October (5 days)

Venue: Agnes b Cinema; upper basement Hong Kong Arts Centre,
2 Harbour Road; Wanchai

Price: HK$20 non-members; free for members.

Opening cocktail: 5th October - 6pm. All are welcome.


PROGRAMME

Monday 5/Oct/2009
6pm Opening Cocktail by David Izquierdo & Uno Más. Wines sponsored by Saveurs

7pm
Classification III – Approved for exhibition only to persons who have attained the age of 18 years.
Atchís Atchís / Juanjo Angosse / Short-Film / Spain / 2009 / 17 '
Intensitat Intensitat / Josep Bendicho / Short-Film / Spain / 2009 / 11'20''

Rec Rec / Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza / Horror / Spain / 2007 / 85' / Goya best actress and Goya best editing


Tuesday 6/Oct/2009 7pm
Classification IIB – Not suitable for young persons and children.
The Tilted Room La habitación inclinada / Pako Bagur, Freddy Córdoba & Iban José / Animation 3D / Spain / 2004 / 9'16'' / Nominated Goya best animation short-film 2004
Violeta Violeta, la pescadora del mar negro / Marc Riba & Anna Solanas / Puppet Animation / Spain / 2006 / 9’ / Best Spanish short-film in ANIMADRID 2007, best Catalan short-film in ''32 FILMETS

The Method El Método / Marcelo Piñeyro / Drama / Spain / 2005 / 115' / Goya 2005 best secondary actor and best adapted screenplay



Wednesday 7/Oct/2009 7pm
Classification IIA – Not suitable for children.
Mr. Rag Sr. Trapo / Raúl Díez / Animation 3D / Spain / 2002 / 11' 40'' / Goya best animation short-film 2003
The Biggest Flower in the world La Flor Más Grande del Mundo / Juan Pablo Etcheverry / Clay Animation / Spain / 2007 / 10' / Nominated Goya best animation short-film 2008

In The Boundless City En la Ciudad sin Límites / Antonio Hernández / Drama / Spain / 2002 / 120' / Goya 2003 Best secondary actress and best adapted Screenplay



Thursday 8/Oct/2009 7pm
Classification IIB – Not suitable for young persons and children.
Minotauromaquia Minotauromaquia, Pablo en el Laberinto / Juan Pablo Etcheverry / Clay Animation / Spain / 2004 / 10' / Nominated Goya best animation short-film 2005
The Night of the Ugly Lovers La Noche de los Feos / Manuel González Mauricio / Animation 3D / Spain / 2006 / 12' / Nominated Goya best animation short-film 2007

Open your eyes Abre los ojos / Alejandro Amenábar / Drama - Sciencefiction/ Spain / 1999 / 117' / Nominated to ten Goya 1998 (best film, best actor, best director, etc.)



Saturday 10/Oct/2009 3pm
Classification IIB – Not suitable for young persons and children.
Shorts' exhibition from the School 9 Zeros from Barcelona
Traces Traces / Different authors / Spain / 2008 / 46''
Time Lapsus Time Lapsus / Pablo Barquín Tejera, Marcos Coral & Mauro Gimferrer Alós / Spain / 2007 / 2'26''
The Grandma flies La Vuela / García Campo / Spain / 2008 / 2'17''
Horses of Chalk Caballos de Tiza / Daniel Cánovas / Spain / 2006 / 1'15''
The Last Drag The Last Drag / Solé Pascual / Spain / 2008 / 3'52''
Cytoplasms Citoplasmas / David Gautier, Irene I. & Edu Puertas / Spain / 2004 / 5'18''
Astromantic Sunday Domingo Astromántico / Virginia Sotelo / Spain / 2009 / 4'30''
Sands Arenas / Dani Arguimbau / Spain / 2004 / 34''

Soldiers of Salamina Soldados de Salamina / David Trueba / Drama / Spain / 2003 / 119' / Goya 2004 best photography



Please find the booking form attached.
Tickets are available from
Spanish chamber: 7-F Unit B-C, One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wanchai
2763 6236
Spanish consulate: Suite 5303, 53-F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai
25253041
Spanish Trade Commission: 2004 Tower 1, Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
2521 7433

For information please contact info@spanish-chamber.com.hk or telephone 2582 0200.