Espaniol en Hong Kong

17th/ 18th December at 8 pm. "Viva el flamenco" at "El sotano"

2010-12-15T21:01:00.000-08:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to inform you to Viva el Flamenco! featuring Carolina Vera, hosted by El Sotano Flamenco School, on 17 and 18 December 2010.

Carolina Vera’s Flamenco School, “El Sótano”, is hosting Hong Kong’s 1st ever annual flamenco dance showcase which will feature the richness of
Hong Kong’s regional dance talent as well as Carolina Vera herself.

Dancers will perform original flamenco dance pieces that will immerse you in Spain’s breathtaking culture & music over 2 nights of deeply inspiring performances

Please find the details below:

Venue: Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central

Date: Friday, December 17 & December 18 at 8:00pm

Price: HKD155

For reservation, please check here or call the booking hotline at 31 288 288.

21st December. Piano concert by J.L. Ferrer. at Kowloon Shangri- La Hotel Hong Kong

2010-12-15T20:59:00.000-08:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We are delighted to inform you about the Piano concert by world renowned Spanish pianist David Gomez, followed by food pairing dinner at the Shang Palace, (2 Michelin Star) pairing exquisite Chinese food and award winning Spanish wines from J.L.Ferrer winery (Mallorca).

Wines will be presented by Wine Expert and editor of Bar Talk, Ms Maggie Beale.

Please find the details below:

Date: 21st Dec 2010

Time: 19:30 - 23:00

Venue: Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel Hong Kong, 64 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East

Ticket: 880HKD (+10%)

Limited Spaces – Please book with enough time in advance to secure your seat.

For reservations, kindly contact Alfonso Ballesteros ballesteros@tradewinds.hk or at 91793554.

17 to 19th December. La Pipetua from Argentina at Shung Wan Civic Centre.

2010-12-12T08:39:00.000-08:00

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is going to present the La Pipetua from Argentina from 17 to 19 December 2010 (Friday - Sunday) at Sheung Wan Civic Centre, North District Town Hall and Tai Po Civic Centre respectively. Grateful if you could help forwarding the following e-flyer to the Argentinian community for their information. Thank you very much.

Should you have any question about the programme, please feel free to contact the undersigned direct.

With Thanks & Best Regards,
Zoe CHAN
Assistant Manager (Multi-Arts)
Dance & Multi-Arts Office
Cultural Presentations Section
Leisure & Cultural Services Department
Tel: 852 2268 7226
Fax: 852 2371 3519

10, 11 and 12 December. Flamenco Workshop with José Carmona at "El Sotano",

2010-12-12T08:37:00.000-08:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to Flamenco Workshop with José Carmona on 10^th , 11^th and 12^th of December at "El Sotano" Dance studio.

Jose Carmona is a widely known and acclaimed dancer from Spain whose work & artistry has earned him the unparalleled respect of the artistic and musical community.
He launched his professional career at "Escuela de Ballet Nacional" (National School of Ballet) and has completed intensive training at numerous prestigious institutes in Spain such as: ‘Real Conservatorio de Arte Dramático de Madrid’ (Real Conservatory of Dramatic Arts of Madrid), Conservatorio de Danza de Alicante (Conservatory of Dance of Alicante) as well American Ballet from New York, amongst others.

In 1996, he founded his own dance company (Compania de Danza Jose Carmona) which has been notably successful around Spain & the rest of the world, touring countless countries & staging numerous productions. He subsequently opened his own dance school (PASOS) in Spain, in 1999.

Along the years, he has toured many countries such as Russia, Holland & Mexico and has worked with ’Ballet de Antología de la Zarzuela de Madrid’, ‘Ballet Español de Juan Príncipe’, ‘Gran Palace de Lloret de Mar’, ‘Galas de Salou’ as well as many of Spain’s greatest flamenco artists.

Please find the details below:

Venue: "El Sotano" Dance studio: 24 Elgin St., Soho

Date: Friday 10/12
7:30pm - 8:30pm- Classical Spanish Dance + Beginner Castanets
8:30pm - 9:30pm- Technique + Alegrias Choreography

Saturday 11/12
7:30pm - 8:30pm- Classical Spanish Dance + Beginner Castanets
8:30pm - 9:30pm- Technique + Alegrias Choreography
9:30pm- 10:30pm- Classical Spanish Dance + Castanets (NEW)

Sunday 12/12
2:00pm- 3:00pm- Classical Spanish Dance + Castanets (NEW)
3:00pm - 4:00pm- Classical Spanish Dance + Beginner Castanets
4:00pm - 5:00pm- Technique + Alegrias Choreography

Price: FEES FOR El SOTANO STUDENTS ONLY:
HKD 300 - 1 class
HKD 1500 - 5 classes
HKD 2700 - 10 classes

ORIGINAL FEES:
HKD 320 per class
HKD 1600 - 5 classes
HKD 2880- 10 classes

For more information and bookings please contact: 69001517 or carolina@hongkongflamenco.com.

December/ Monday. Salsa clases.

2010-12-02T21:13:00.000-08:00

Don't miss the chance to have Zouk Lambada lessons with UK instructor Marcos Fonseca

Only in Dec 2010, every Monday 20:00 - 22:00, $180 per hour per person, for detail please vist Exotica Dance HK website.

Marcos informations:

MARCOS FONSECA Brazilian Dance and Fitness Presenter, started dancing at an early age and dedicated much of the 90's to Lambada, Hip Hop, African dance and Jazz.
A graduate of Physical Education from Rio de Janeiro University, he specialized in fitness through dance. Moving to Europe in 1992 he made a name for himself teaching Hip Hop, Latin Rhythms, Lambada and Salsa.
He has taught his unique style of dance and fitness classes and workshops in a total
of 40 countries so far.
He returned to Brazil in 2005 till 2007 to concentrate and deepen his expertise in Brazilian Zouk Lambada and Salsa and to learn and work with world famous professionals such as Renata Pecanha, Luis Floriao, Jose Carlos Valverde.
Marcos' Tour dance workshops and congress in Europe, Africa and Midlle east, now Asia ..... where he introduced his unique Rio Zouk Style and cardio-zouk class. Marcos is currently in London and his unique style of dance and teaching has proven extremely popular. Marcos is currently teaching Rio zouk lambada , at Pineapple Dance studios and teaches hip hop and salsa partner and choreography classes throughout London including at Fitness First, Virgin, LA Fitness and other Prestigiuos clubs and bar venues.

25th December. Salsa Christmas at Regal Hotel

2010-12-02T19:59:00.000-08:00

15th December. Seminar "The Real Impact of the European Financial Services Industry on Hong Kong's Economy" at Club Luistano.

2010-12-02T19:56:00.000-08:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to a Breakfast Seminar “The Real Impact of the European Financial Services Industry on Hong Kong’s Economy”.

How many jobs does the European financial services industry support each year in Hong Kong? Did you know that European banks represent over 12% of Hong Kong’s GDP? European versus US: which has the largest market share in the banking industry in Hong Kong? The Asian Banker will share with us unprecedented data disclosing the real size of EU financial services companies in Hong Kong’s employment, revenue, tax and others.

For further information, please find the details below:

Date: Wednesday, 15th December.

Venue: Club Lusitano, 27^th Floor, 16 Ice House Street, Central.

Time: 8:30-10:30am

Price: Members: HK$200, Non-Members: HK$250.

Please confirm your attendance by fax: 2763 6279 or email: info@spanish-chamber.com.hk .

Payment should be mailed to Flat B-C, 7/F, One Capital Place, 18 Luard Road, Wanchai-Hong Kong in the form of crossed cheque made payable to “The Spanish Chamber of Commerce” or transfer to the account number – HSBC 043-237270-001 in the amount of HK$200/member, HK$250/non member.

Breakfast Seminar: The Real Impact of the European Financial Services Industry on HK's Economy", 15 December

Name: _________________

Company Name : _______________

No. of Participants: __________________

Contact Phone: __________________

Fax: _________________________

Email: ___________________________________

10thDecember. Sol y Flamenco at Fringe Club.

2010-12-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to inform you a special performance by Sol Y Flamenco of authentic traditional flamenco, complete with dance (Ingrid Sera-Gillet & Reina Tamaki), song (Ingrid Sera-Gillet), guitar (Penny Wong), and percussion (De Kai).

Sol y Flamenco will be featured in a very unusual, magical show at the Fringe Club on Dec 10 at 10:30pm with two of HK's best-known world music groups, ReOrientate and Bahouki.

Flamenco-fusion, Oriental and Eastern European gypsy music, Spanish flamenco: Take a musical journey that retraces the migrations of the Gypsy people, from their Asian roots through Eastern Europe to the Iberian peninsula, all the way from Indian music to Spanish flamenco.

For further information, please find the details below:

Venue: Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong

Date: Friday, 10^th December 2010

Time: 10:30 pm

Price: $120 (in advance and members),
$150 (on the day);
*includes one standard drink

Tickets on sale at The Fringe.

7th December. Movie “Pantaleón y las visitadoras” at Agnes B. Wanchai.

2010-11-28T21:38:00.000-08:00

El Cónsul General of Perú, David Málaga,

Tiene el agrado de invitarlo(a) a usted a ver la película “Pantaleón y las visitadoras”,

del realizador peruano Francisco Lombardi, basada en la novela del Ganador del Premio Nobel Mario Vargas Llosa.

Después de la película sírvase pasar a una recepción con un brindis de honor con Pisco Sour.

Idioma: Castellano

Subtítulos: Inglés

Fecha: Diciembre 7 del 2010.

Hora: 7:15 p.m.

Lugar: El cinema “The Agnes B”,

Centro de Artes de Hong Kong (Hong Kong Arts Centre)

2 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

27th November. Spanish gathering at Termini Cafe

2010-11-25T21:12:00.000-08:00

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

8th December, Christmas Gala Dinner 2010. Reinaissance Harbour View Hotel

2010-11-25T21:01:00.000-08:00

3rd December, Second Economic Forum

2010-11-25T20:58:00.000-08:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to the Second Economic Forum organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and BBVA.

Please find the details below:

Date: Friday, 3^st December 2010

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm, a light lunch will be served

Venue: BBVA, Hong Kong Branch

IFC II, 43/F, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong

Singapore Conference Room

Price: Free

MEMBERS ONLY. Maximum 2 representatives per member.

Schedule:

10:00 – 10:15 Guest registration

10:20 – 10:30 Introduction

Mr. Manuel Galatas, Managing Director BBVA Asia

10:30 – 10:45 Economic Projections for China and HK: RMB prospects.

Mr. Stephen Schwartz, Chief Economist for Asia.

10:45 – 11:15 Economic Projections for China: Long Term challenges.

Mrs. Alicia García-Herrero, BBVA Chief Economist for Emerging Markets – Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe

11:15 – 12:00 Economic Situation in Europe and BBVA’s vision/forecast.

Mrs. Alicia García-Herrero, BBVA Chief Economist for Emerging Markets – Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe.

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch / networking

SEMINAR IN ENGLISH. Please bring your ID for registration at the lobby.

LIMITED SEATS ONLY. For reservations, please contact Mireya Hoa by email mireyah@bbva.com.hk or call at 2582 3211 before Wednesday 1^st December 6 pm

9th to 14th November. Tango Festival

2010-11-08T00:28:00.001-08:00

18th,19th, 25th to 27th October. Spanish Film Festival

2010-10-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

18th,19th, 25th to 27th October. Spanish Film Festival

2010-10-13T01:21:00.000-07:00

We would like to invite you to the V Edition of the Spanish Film Festival Hong Kong, the 18^th,19^th and 25^th to 27^th October. 5 movies in Spanish with English subtitles, will be screened at the Agnès b Cinema; upper basement Hong Kong Arts Centre, sponsored by Uno más in the framework of the Spanish October. Free entrance for all the attendants. Tickets will be available from Monday 11^th October.

Please find the details below:

Dates: Monday 18^th and Tuesday 19^th & Monday 25^th Tuesday 26^thand Wednesday 27^th October (5 days)

Venue: Agnes b Cinema; upper basement Hong Kong Arts Centre,

2 Harbour Road; Wanchai

Price: Free for members and non-members with ticket. Tickets would be available on Monday 11^th October at 2:00 pm.

Opening cocktail: 18^th October - 6pm.

Tickets are available from (call for more information: opening time and availability of tickets)

Spanish chamber of commerce: 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

Uno Más: 1/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai

2527 9111

For information please contact trade@spanish-chamber.com.hk and jimena@spanish-chamber.com.hk or telephone 2582 0200.

Thank you in advance for your collaboration.

Best regards,

Jimena Piera Rojo

Trade Officer

Agenda. Spanish Chamber

2010-10-13T01:20:00.001-07:00

Mark your diary

From Sep to Nov, on Thursdays: Flamenco Night, uno mas and Piel de Toro, G & 1/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, for reservations please contact 2527 9111

1^st Oct-30^th Nov: Tapas Tour 2010, for inquiries please contact 2763 6236

1^st Oct-12^th Oct: Spanish National Day 2010 by King Parrot Group

12^th Oct: Willy's Supersexy Iberico Dinner@FoFo, for inquiries please call 2900 2009

12^th Oct: Spanish National Day Dinner at Tapeo, 6-9pm/ 9pm till late

15^th Oct: Spanish Fiesta @ WET, W Hong Kong, 8:30-11:30pm

18^th, 19^th, 25^th-27^th Oct: V Spanish Film Festival Hong Kong at Agnes b Cinema, FREE ENTRANCE

3^rd Nov: Joint Business Community Luncheon with CE of HKSAR, Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Now until 31^st Oct: SPAIN LANDS ON EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI WITH 49 MICHELIN STARS

20th October. Spanish gathering. Culture club.

2010-10-11T21:52:00.000-07:00

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - WED. 20 OCT.

Dear Friend of the Society,

Thank you to all those who attended the Get Together on September 29. We all enjoyed the talk given by Arturo on Monterrey. We now know much more about that city.

The next gathering in CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk), 15, Elgin Street (lower), Soho District, Central, will be held on 20th of October from 7 p.m. onwards. Please may I emphasize that the function works far better if people come early. In some cases coming later is unavoidable, but in most it is not. The event is always an enjoyable social occasion, but it must be remembered that the prime purpose is to provide an environment where people can use their Spanish. The more participants there are from the beginning, the more comfortable everyone feels.

Having said that, I cannot be at the next meeting owing to having to be at a school camp. Hence, I hope it will be very successful and as many people turn up as possible. At present no one has offered to give a talk. If you are able and willing, please let me know and I'll inform everyone in the reminder e-mail.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

Member of the Society

30th October. Spanish gathering. Termini Cafe

2010-10-11T21:47:00.000-07:00

15th October, Spanish fiesta.

2010-10-11T21:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Member and Friends,

We would like to invite you to enjoy “Spanish Fiesta” at W Hong Kong.

Come to the highest open swimming pool in HK and enjoy a night of surprises. Discover one of the best views in town and explore your Spanish side with the live show by “Sol Y Flamenco” band and a free flow of Spanish wines from Marques de Caceres, Estrella Spanish beers and Red Bull cocktails all night.

We will have our traditional lucky draw with the special prize of:

· 1 flight ticket to Barcelona

· Two nights’ accommodation at W hotel Barcelona

Please, find the details below:

Date: Friday, October 15, 2010

Time: 8:30 - 11:30pm

Venue: 76/F WET pool deck, W Hong Kong. I Austin Road West, Kowloon Station @ Elements South Entrance. Tel: 3717 2222

Price: HK$480 per person + 10% service charge (inclusive free flowing Spanish wines, base spirits, beer and Red Bull cocktails)

Spanish Chamber members will benefit of a 10% discount by purchasing the ticket through the Spanish Chamber. LIMITED TICKETS APPLY TO THIS OFFER.

*Guests will be allowed to swim in the pool as long as they use the proper outfit (swimming suit is compulsory)

13th October, Wine tasting.

2010-10-11T21:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to a wine tasting featuring R. Lopez de Heredia at uno más.

R. Lopez de Heredia is today´s Rioja greatest estate, and perhaps no winery in the world guards its traditions as proudly and steadfastly as it does specially in a region like Rioja, which has been swept by profound changes in the past decades.

Wine for tasting:

Vina Tondonia White Reserva Rioja 1990

Vina Tondonia White Reserva Rioja 1988

Vina Tondonia White Gran Reserva Rioja 1987

Vina Tondonia Rosé Gran Reserva Rioja 1998

Vina Bosconia Red Reserva Rioja 2001

Vina Tondonia Red Reserva Rioja 2000

Vina Bosconia Red Gran Reserva Rioja 1991

Vina Tondonia Red Gran Reserva Rioja 1991

After the wine tasting, you can stay behind and enjoy a 4-course dinner prepared by uno mas at a special price of $200 + $10% per person.

4-course dinner menu:

1^st course – Serrano ham and manchego cheese

2^nd course – scallops salad

3^rd course – Tenderloin strips with foie gras and berry’s red fruits

4^th course – Cheese and white chocolate cake

For further information, please find the details below:

Date: Wednesday, 13^th October 2010

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: uno más. 1/F Lockhart Road Wanchai, Hong Kong

Price: 200 HKD per person (for tasting only)

(full payment is required by 11 Oct 2010 to confirm your booking)

Reservations and enquiries: Places are limited. Reservation essential to confirm your place.

Watson’s Wine Club

Tel: 31571886

wineclub@watsonswine.com

Agenda. Spanish Chamber

2010-09-22T00:41:00.000-07:00

From now to the end of Sep: Bubbly Brunch on Saturdays at FoFo by el Willy, 20/F, M88, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, 12pm-2:45pm, for registration please contact FoFo
From Sep to Nov, on Thursdays: Flamenco Night, uno mas and Piel de Toro, G & 1/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, for reservations please contact 2527 9111
From 4th-30th: Fiesta de Otono, Jerez´s Sherry Festival at Tapeo Central & Tapeo Sai Wan Ho, for reservations please contact 3171 1989 or 2513 0199
15th & 29th Sep: Noche Latina at Piel de Toro, G/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, for reservations please contact 2527 9111
21st Sep: Opportunities & Challenges for European Businesses in Macao, MGM Macao, for registration details, kindly contact Kim Larsen at 2511 5133
3rd Nov: Joint Business Community Luncheon with CE of HKSAR, Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Now until 31st Oct: SPAIN LANDS ON EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI WITH 49 MICHELIN STARS

3rd November. Business Luncheon with Donald Tsang

2010-09-19T21:38:00.000-07:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to Joint Business Community Luncheon with the Honourable Donald Tsang, HKSAR Chief Executive, organized by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, 3 November 2010. At this luncheon, the business community will be able to hear Mr. Tsang’s further elaboration on his policy address and to learn more about the initiatives put forth by the HKSAR Government in the year ahead.

Please, find the details below:

Date: Wednesday, November 3rd

Time: 12:15-2:00pm

Venue: Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Price: HK$510/member, HK$610/non member, HK$6500/corporate table (12 pax).

No changes of guest registration could be made after the deadline of October 18, 2010 at 3pm.

15 th and 29th September. Noche latina

2010-09-19T21:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to taste and enjoy “Noche Latina” organized by the non-profit Spanish Speaking Women Association (AMHH) to raise funds to help its social activities.

For further information, please see below:

Time: 9 pm till late

Date: 15 & 29 Sep

Venue: Piel de Toro, G/F, 54-62 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Price: HK$250 per person a night. Include 3 drinks and tapas

Featuring Live Band: Azucar Latina

*Buy tickets before 15 Sept an get 10% off

Tickets available @ Piel de Toro and Noche Latina Valerie

For reservations please contact 2527 9111.

21th September. Seminer Opportunities & Challenges foor European Business in Maca

2010-09-19T21:32:00.000-07:00

Dear Members and Friends,

We would like to invite you to the seminar Opportunities & Challenges for European Businesses in Macao, organized by the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Chinese Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in Macao.

At the event, you will have the opportunity to get a first hand overview of European investment and market trends from the new Head of Trade and Economic Section at the European Union Office in Hong Kong and Macao, Mr. Stefan Amarasinha, and hear from two successful European businesses in Macao, MaloClinic and Waterleau - their strategies for succeeding in the local market, and how they use Macao as a platform for succeeding in Mainland China.

Speakers will include representatives from the following organizations:

European Union Office in Hong Kong and Macao:
Mr. Stefan D. Amarasinha, Counsellor, Head of Trade and Economic Section: An Overview of European Investment in Macao: Data, Trends, and Statistics

MaloClinic:
Mr. Paulo Malo, Founder: European success story in Macao: The Key to Succeed in the Local Market

Waterleau:
Mr. Ron Gerards, General Manager, Belgium, and Yan Yuan, General Manager, Macao: How to use Macao as a platform to succeed in Mainland Chin

Please, find the details below:

Date: Tuesday, 21st September 2010

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Venue: MGM Macao, Grand Ballroom 1, Ave. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macao

Price: Free Admission, and Free Cocktail Flow will be served in the Vista after the seminar

For registration details, kindly contact Kim Larsen at kim.larsen@eurocham.com.hk or call +852 2511 5133.
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25th September. Spanish gathering at Termini Cafe

2010-09-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

29th September. Spanish gathering at Culture Club

2010-09-19T21:19:00.000-07:00

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: WEDNESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER.

Dear Friend of the Society,

Thank you to the more than 40 of you who attended yesterday's Get Together. We were very fortunate in being able to hear Eduardo Rodríguez give a well researched and interesting talk about Mexico's 200th Independence Anniversary. Thank you Eduardo - we value your talks.

Arturo Salazar, another Mexican, has kindly offered to give a talk on the 29th about Monterrey, the third largest city in Mexico. It should be interesting - please make a note in your diary to attend.

Thanks once again go to Lennon, the owner of CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk), for being such a splendid host.

Hope to see you on the 29th in CultureClub in Soho District, Central (map attached), from 7 p.m. onwards. The event needs you and in return will give you a wonderful opportunity to express yourself in Spanish.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

8th September. Spanish gathering at Culture Club

2010-08-22T21:30:00.001-07:00

Dear Friend of the Society,

Thank you to those of you who made yesterday's Get Together such an enjoyable occasion; especially Demaris and the six of you who spoke about your experiences learning Spanish. We didn't have a guest speaker, but Demaris, from Venezuela, took the bull by the horns and organised an impromptu tertulia (look it up) which demonstrated just how far we have advanced. People spoke confidently and well in Spanish in front of about 40 people. Well done everybody, it was great.

Next time, on September 8, we should be a bit more organized. Professor Eduardo Gonzalez, who on June 30th gave a wonderful talk on "La Nao de China", has kindly agreed to speak about the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence, which will take place the following week. Eduardo is a first class speaker whose previous talk was characterised by its interest, clarity and logic - please come along. You won't be sorry. Native speakers are especially welcome. You have been an important and welcome element in out gatherings from the inception.

Please remember that the gatherings take place in CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk), 15 Elgin Street lower, Soho District, Central every three weeks, starting at 7 p.m.. Early attendance is appreciated because most of those attending have to go to work next day. We have a very supportive host; Lennon, who owns the CultureClub. He opens the whole area to us, as well as offers us free snacks and drinks at Happy Hour prices, after the first. Of course, we are expected to replicate by buying at least one drink. There is no need to register - just turn up and enjoy yourselves. As you can see we have got to No. 75 and one can only be enchanted by the warm and friendly atmosphere.
Please make a note in your diary - see you there.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

Member of the Society

18th August. Spanish gathering at Culture club.

2010-08-15T01:40:00.001-07:00

Dear Friend of the Society,

Apologies for the late reminder, but I've just returned from a great holiday in the U.K.. There will be a Get Together in CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk), 15 Elgin Street (lower), Soho District, Central (map attached), this coming Wednesday, the 18th, starting at 7.00 (early attendance appreciated). If Tony can make it from China he is willing to give a talk about his good friend, Mark, the brother of Barack Obama. If not, maybe Veronica and Fongfong will tell us about their forthcoming trip to Mexico and Cuba? Whatever happens, we will have a good time and practise our Spanish in convivial surroundings.

My sincere thanks go to Glorimar and Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who kindly hosted the last gathering, tells me that despite terrible weather preceding the Get Together, there was a splendid talk on Puerto Rico given by Glorimar, ably helped by her buddy Kin. Apparently it was well-prepared, there was Puerto Rican music and the event was very interactive. Everyone who attended enjoyed it.

Glorimar has also promoted the idea of showing Spanish Movies regularly in CultureClub (maybe on the Thursday following a Wednesday gathering). The idea sounds good and we'll talk about it on Wednesday.

Everyone who wishes to talk in Spanish is welcome to come along. Remember to buy at least one drink to support Lennon, who himself has been really supportive in encouraging our effort to improve our Spanish - also congratulations to him on the new addition to his family!. See you all on Wednesday.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

Member of the Society.

28th August. Spanish gatering at Termini cafe

2010-08-05T23:47:00.000-07:00

16th. August. Conference "Prospects for a new Economic & Monetary Balance between East and West"

2010-08-05T23:13:00.000-07:00

We would like to invite you to a conference on "Prospects for a new Economic & Monetary Balance between East and West", organized by the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong together with the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum with the Guest of Honor, Mr. Patrick Honohan, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland and member of the Governing Council of the European Central bank (ECB).

Please, find the details below:

Date: Monday, August 16th

Time: 15:30-17:30

Venue: Dragon Room 1-2, Hong Kong Banker’s Club, 43/F, Gloucester Tower The Landmark, 16 Des Voeux Road Central, Central

Price: HKD 250

Payment and Registration Method
To Register, please contact Kim Larsen at kim.larsen@eurocham.com.hk or call +852 2511 5133 with your contact details, company name and title.

Payment by posted cheque payable to The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
Payment by bank transfer* payable to The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong:
Bank Name: ICBC (Asia) Limited
Account number: 072-701-502014602

*A bank service charge of HKD$30.00 will be applied to all transactions. The service charge will not be covered by the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
*Exchange rate of 1 Euro is hkd$9.4958 from http://ec.europa.eu/budget/inforeuro/index.cfm?Language=en

Agenda. Spanish Chamber

2010-08-05T23:12:00.000-07:00

AGENDA: www.spanish-chamber.com.hk

From 5th Jun to 14th Aug: Spanish Art Exhibition Programme: "Appreciation of life - An endless journey", State-of-the-Arts Gallery, 36 Pottinger Street, Central, Hong Kong, 11am-7pm, for inquiries please call 2526 1133
10th Aug: 43rd InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail at Duetto, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai , 6pm-9pm
16th Aug: Conference by Governor of Central Bank of Ireland, Patrick Honohan, Hong Kong Bankers´ Club, 3:30-5:30pm, for registration please contact Kim Larsen at kim.larsen@eurocham.com.hk or call +852 2511 5133
Now until 31st Oct: SPAIN LANDS ON EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI WITH 49 MICHELIN STARS

31st July. Spanish gathering at Termini Tea Yard Cafe

2010-07-11T02:12:00.001-07:00

28th July. Spanish gatering at Culture Club

2010-07-11T02:10:00.000-07:00

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - WEDNESDAYS JULY 28 and AUGUST 18.

Dear Friend of the Society,

Yesterday almost 50 of us enjoyed a wonderful talk given by Eduardo Rodríguez on "La Nao de China"; boats that took emigrants from China to Mexico many years ago. The talk was characterised by its clarity, interest and logic and was enjoyed by all the people there - thank you so much Eduardo!

Next time, on July 28 (note 4 weeks after the previous one), we hope to have Glorimar, from Puerto Rica, give a talk on her country. Because of a possible trip this isn't completely certain, but is highly likely. Glorimar is a very popular member of the gatherings and her talk should be most enjoyable - please make a note in your diary to attend. Unfortunately I cannot be there as I'll be in the UK, so THERE WILL NOT BE A REMINDER. Ronaldo has kindly agreed to be the host! He always does a splendid job in this role, so please try to attend to support him and Glorimar.

Until I get back in mid-August you won't hear from me, so please also make a note about the Get Together on the 18th of August. Hope you can make that also. If anyone would like to give a talk on the 18th then let Ronaldo know on the 28th of July.

Remember, the Get Togethers take place from 7 p.m. onwards in CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk) , 15 Lower Elgin Street, Soho District (map attached) and all with an interest in communicating in Spanish are welcome to attend. There is no need to register or pay any entrance fee, although everyone is expected to buy at least one drink in order to support our friendly host, Lennon.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

26th June. Spanish gathering at Termini Cafe

2010-05-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

9th June. Spanish gathering at Culture Club

2010-05-22T06:43:00.000-07:00

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - WED. JUNE 9

Dear Friend of the Society,

Thank you to the close to 50 people who turned up to Get Together No. 70. We enjoyed an entertaining "charla" by Karen Romero, the theme being the Mexican obsession with tele-novelas, and we also said farewell to Paco, who will leave on Sunday for his new life in Poland. Paco has been such a positive participant in many of our meetings and will be sorely missed. We wish him the very best of luck and hope he will keep in touch.

On June 2, La Sociedad Hispanica will hold the annual Graduation Dinner; hence, the next Get Together will be in 4 weeks time, on June 9. Please make a note since you all welcome to attend in order to enjoy the social occasion, as well as to practise your Spanish. People who have graduated from their course will no doubt be eager to communicate, and test themselves, in the language with other aficionados and native speakers. The latter group which often include people from Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Spain, are always very supportive and understanding about as to our effort in expressing ourselves well in their beautiful language.

We hope, depending on work commitments, to have Doris Lee give a talk, in Spanish of course, on factory occupations and worker-run cooperatives in Argentina in 2001 (during their economic crisis) and now. Please give her your support.

Please remember that Get Together No. 71 will begin at 7 p.m. on June 9 in CultureClub, 15 Lower Elgin Street, Soho District (www.cultureclub.com.hk).

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

19th to 30 th May. Alberto Reguera exhibition

2010-05-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

Agenda. Spanish Chamber

2010-05-22T06:20:00.000-07:00

AGENDA: www.spanish-chamber.com.hk
19-30th May: Painting exhibition “Beyond Form II” by Alberto Reguera, Hong Kong City Hall, Central, 10am-8pm
20th May: Inaugural Dinner with Unique Wines of Mallorca @ El Cid Causeway Bay, Food Street, 9-11 Cleveland Street, Causeway Bay, 7:30pm, for reservations please call 2576 8650
23rd May: Perfumery Master Class with Olivier Funel at W Hong Kong, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station
27th May: Exclusive Felix Callejo Wine Dinner at 1/5 Nuevo, 9 Star Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong, for reservations please call Christy at 2791 6332
28th May: Luncheon - The Greater Pearl River Delta with Prof. Michel Enright, Oasis Room, 8/F Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, 12:30-2pm
28th May: Science of Sounds Night with Spanish DJ DOSEM at Vertigo Ultralounge, 10pm, for inquiries, please send an email to resfreqhk@gmail.com
Now until 31st Oct: SPAIN LANDS ON EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI WITH 49 MICHELIN STARS

23 April. 8pm.Violin Guitar Duo Concert at Hong Kong Academy of Performing Art

2010-03-29T07:59:00.000-07:00

27 th March. Spanish gathering at Termini Cafe

2010-03-20T08:03:00.001-07:00

31st March. Spanish gathering at Culture Club

2010-03-20T08:01:00.001-07:00

Dear Friend of the Society,

Thank you to the close to 50 of you who attended yesterday evening's Get Together at CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk), 15 Elgin Street (lower), Soho District. I hope you had plenty of opportunity to practise your Spanish.

In addition, I would like to thank Omaira for her talk on a distinguished Venezuelan and also Stuart for donating some Spanish books and games for which we had a free draw during the evening. We all wish Stuart the best of luck when he shortly leaves to live in Japan. He will be missed at the Get Togethers.

We are very lucky to have Michal Garcia as the person who will give the next talk on March 31st. Michal is a Photographer and Music Professional, as well as a lively conversationalist, and he has agreed to give a talk on "Música Latina". Please make a note in your diary to attend - it should be an enjoyable and interesting occasion.

Future Get Togethers are scheduled for April 21 and May 12, so if any of you are interested in giving a talk, please get in touch.

Another piece of information, sent by Ronaldo, is that both Hong Kong University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are hosting "Hispanic Months". The websites are as follows - http://www3.hku.hk/smlc/news/detail.php?id=240 and http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/lin/new/en/events/festivals.htm - and you will find posters attached above.

Thanks to Lennon, the owner of CultureClub, for providing us with a comfortable environment in which to practise our Spanish and I hope we see as many as possible of you next time.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs.

Member of the Society.

10th March. Spanish Gathering at Culture Club

2010-03-07T08:32:00.000-08:00

Dear Friend of the Society,

Please be reminded that the next Get Together at CultureClub (www.cultureclub.com.hk) , 15 Elgin Street (Lower), Soho District (map attached) will take place this coming Wednesday, March 10. The evening will start at 7.00 p.m. (early attendance appreciated) and you are all invited to come along and practise your Spanish. No registration is needed - only the desire to participate and have fun.

We are fortunate in that Omaira, from Venezuela, has offered to give a talk. This is a country which is often in the news and it should be interesting to find out more about it. Please give Omaira your support.

Free snacks will be provided by Lennon, the supportive and friendly owner of CultureClub. In addition, drinks will be sold at Happy Hour prices, after the first. Please buy at least one drink.

Thanks to all the wonderful people who have attended, we've had some incredibly enjoyable Get Together's of late. Let's try to keep the momentum going.

Saludos,

Chris Stubbs

Member of the Society.

1st to 30 th March. Venezuuelan Film Festival

2010-03-07T08:31:00.000-08:00